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Newark airport used coal waste in runways built for jumbo jets: What FHWA found 20 years laterA 1970s pavement project at Newark International Airport in New Jersey used coal fly ash, lime, Portland cement and sand to create a stabil...
The market is volatile. But is the business volatile? 5 stocks from different segments of a sector, with upside potential of up to 33%How volatile is the market? It is a question that does not help you much, because the answer is always the same these days: Very volatile. ...
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25% according to analystsThe coming earnings season will reflect the impact of the bad monsoon, higher oil prices, and, in pockets, higher inflation. Given that, in...
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsThe next time you take some action in the stock market – whether it is buying or selling – ask yourself these questions: Why am I doing thi...
Estimating is not fudging: Decoding the needless jump from 'GDP is estimated' to 'GDP can't be trusted'India poses an exceptionally difficult statistical challenge because hundreds of millions work on farms, tiny shops, construction sites and...
The war will pass; AI and its ecosystem will not: 5 large-cap stocks with an upside potential of up to 33%A war affects the mood of the market, but it does not affect every underlying business equally. There are sectors where the demand is drive...
These large- and mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos have upside potential of up to 25%, according to analystsTalk of tariffs, especially steep ones, makes the market nervous. Which is exactly why the next few trading sessions are critical, and why ...
Volatility is a phase, structural change is more important for markets: 5 large-caps with an upside potential of up to 31%Volatility is now a fact of life for the market, and rising interest rates have made clear it is not going away soon. That means more press...
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 22%, according to analystsRising crude-oil prices are an obvious concern. But domestic factors like FPI selling, market repricing in select sectors, and the impact o...
In 2020, Australia built more than 90% of a road project from recycled waste; five million bottles went into a job that cost no more than a standard buildIn 2020, Australia built more than 90% of a road project from recycled waste; five million bottles were used in a Central Coast Council pro...
These large- and mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos have upside potential of up to 28%, according to analystsWith each passing day, things are getting more complicated in the Gulf region – as well as in the market. When will things get sorted out? ...
In 1972, FHWA used 5 inches of scrubber waste in a parking-area base at Washington's Dulles Airport. 2 years later, wet weather caused the experimental base to soften and be replacedEarly tests explored scrubber waste for road bases and subbases. Florida projects between 1977 and 1989 showed highly satisfactory performa...
In US, a Missouri facility shreds up to 3,000 retired wind-turbine blades a year; the waste is reused in cement productionIn Missouri, retired wind turbine blades, known for their complex composite makeup, are being creatively repurposed. These enormous blades ...
In 1972, Illinois built a highway embankment with 246,000 cubic yards of coal ash. It’s still holding up even after 50 yearsIn 1972, a groundbreaking highway project in Illinois incorporated coal fly ash as a structural fill, challenging traditional practices. Th...
In 2009, Illinois used 38,881 tons of fly ash in highway construction; IDOT reported spending $1.75 million while reducing landfill use and cement demandIllinois highways are increasingly integrating fly ash, a byproduct of coal combustion, as a sustainable option for road construction. This...
In 1989, Kentucky engineers built a 750-foot road base using about 80 tons of ponded fly ash; the 11% ash section was reported to perform well against the conventional controlAn experimental road base in Kentucky utilized coal plant residue in 1988. Fly ash has been a federal construction material since the 1970s...
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of more than 20%We normally don’t dwell on F&Os in this space. However, it is good to know that, in the current circumstances, an upmove in the indices and...
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 24%US bond yields remain elevated, suggesting that the debt market expects inflation to move up. Now, if the risk-free returns indicated by th...
Indian Railways is planting an aromatic-rooted grass in Lonavala ghats to prevent landslides and avert a Nepal-like flash flood situationIndian Railways is testing vetiver, an aromatic-rooted grass native to India, as a low-cost nature-based solution to stabilise vulnerable s...
China’s bold bet on green hydrogen could determine fuel’s futureChina is making a substantial investment in green hydrogen technology. This ambitious plan aims to significantly increase operational capac...