Last month’s hiring was particularly weak in manufacturing, with a loss of 18,000 jobs. So, in today’s Smart Money, let’s take a closer look at how AI, robotics, and automation are disrupting the payroll… and the profit opportunity hiding “in the dark” itself.

Louis joins us today to reflect on a surprising contrast he witnessed at a Gatsby-themed event and what it revealed about the widening gap between perception and reality in America. More importantly, he explains why – despite the challenges facing families across the country – the American Dream is not disappearing, but evolving into something new.

For this Smart Money, I asked Luke to break down why January 2 could be a turning point for investors who position themselves early. His essay lays out the stakes with crystal clarity.

AI will enable thousands of innovative companies to flourish and enrich their shareholders. But at the same time, it will cut a swathe of destruction through the ranks of companies that fail to adapt. That’s why this exciting, and terrifying, new era demands a radical rethinking of investment strategy.