The online retail giant is leading a $700 million investment in Rivian, a Michigan company that is developing a battery-powered pickup truck and an electric sport utility vehicle.

Volkswagen AG plans to widen its electric-car offering in coming years with additional models for China and a budget car costing around 20,000 euros ($22,500), as it puts pressure on Tesla Inc. to keep pace.

"Watch Palladium closely!", warns SBTV's guest Craig Hemke who is the publisher of the popular TF Metals Report. Craig sees risks in the palladium market that could unravel the paper metals market.

SBTV speaks with returning guest, Frank Holmes of US Global Investors, about gold. Has gold production plateaued and are there less capital invested in gold exploration? Frank shares his insights to both questions.