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3 Themes That Will Dominate the Stock Market This Year

These stock market trends are already showing themselves to be driving market discussion for 2024, and it's still early.

Sam Altman’s Bold $7 Trillion AI Supergroup Could Ignite an AI Endgame

Sam Altman believes the world needs more AI infrastructure. And this group is his $7 trillion ticket to construct that infrastructure.

This Industry Could Produce the Biggest AI Stock Winners

Much like the internet did for efficiency and automation, AI is set to transform shopping, work, and travel, among many other industries. And there's one industry in particular that is in for a major AI-related shakeup...

How I Found the Hottest AI Stock On Wall Street… Before Everyone Else

I’d like to use today’s Market 360 to shine the spotlight on Super Micro Computer and explain what’s behind its explosive rally. I’m proud to say that I found the company well before it turned into the hottest AI stock on Wall Street.

Oil is Headed Higher – Possibly Much Higher

The case for short- and long-term profits in oil … a brewing supply shortage … green energy can’t fill the gap yet … plateauing interest…

BP and Phillips 66 Rally on Earnings – Which Is the Better Buy?

In today’s Market 360, I want us to focus our attention on BP’s and Phillips 66’s earnings. We’ll take a closer look at their quarterly reports, and I’ll share which one is the better buy that should continue to reward investors. And then, I’ll show you where to find the earnings winners this earnings season.

The Risks Behind Low Credit Spreads

The current complacency in credit markets, reflected in historically low credit spreads, is particularly concerning.

Two Red Flag Indicators Threaten Your Gains

Stock investors are getting the worst deal in 23 years … what the ERP and CAPE suggest about forward 10-year returns … despite the red…

The Real Threat Behind a Brand-New AI Breakthrough

On Tuesday, February 13, at 8 p.m. Eastern time, Luke Lango is hosting a special event – AI Endgame – to talk about the upcoming divide in the world of artificial intelligence. In preparation for this event, I wanted to share an article written by Luke, where he discusses the real threat that brand-new AI is presenting.

The Real Threat Behind a Brand-New AI Breakthrough

Will AI usher in an era of unprecedented prosperity and abundance, or will it dominate society, rendering humans obsolete?

Super Bowl Spending 2024: The Ultimate Price Breakdown for Tickets, TVs, and Game Day Festivities

For those looking to track their Super Bowl 2024 spending this upcoming weekend, here's what investors should pay attention to.

A Secretive Breakthrough Will Send AI Chip Stocks Even Higher

OpenAI’s second breakthrough – which could be infinitely bigger than the first – will accelerate the AI Chip Boom over the next year.

Utility Stocks Should Be 2024 Winners Thanks to AI

Utility stocks should be big winners because of AI-driven electricity demand. Instead, they are underperforming big time.

Where to Find Big Returns (Spoiler: Not the Mag 7)

Why all three of our analysts like small AI plays … and why they’re cautious about the Mag 7 … what the data say about…

Cost of Super Bowl Commercials 2024: How Much These 3 Top Companies Are Spending

For those wondering just how much Super Bowl commercials cost, here's a breakdown of what you need to know.

The Best Emerging Markets Stocks Are in India and Indonesia Right Now

Economic woes in China are creating silver-lining opportunities for emerging markets stocks in India and Indonesia right now.

Protecting Your Wealth From an “Unsustainable Path”

The government’s spending problem … two asset classes to help protect your wealth … where Eric Fry and Luke Lango see prices going … a…

Quant Ratings Updated on 97 Stocks

The market woke up on the wrong side of the bed to start this week. On Monday, the S&P 500 lost 0.3%, while the Dow dropped about 0.7% and the Nasdaq fell 0.2%. And as I write this, it looks like Wall Street is still in a bad mood on Tuesday.

Is It Time to Put Energy Back in Energy Stocks?

Amidst all the well-deserved hoopla for AI plays, most non-AI stocks are receiving little attention from investors. Energy stocks fall into that bucket, but I believe they deserve a fresh look.