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The Backlash to “Train Your Replacement” Begins

The cold math behind Oracle's mass layoffs… the Prisoner's Dilemma, live and in person… Luke Lango describes the backlash that could end the AI bull run… Eric Fry with where the smart money goes now… make money before 2028

AI Isn’t Done, but the Leaders Might Be

Most investors assume the biggest gains in a new technology come from the companies that build it first. That’s not usually how it works. My colleague Eric Fry believes that’s exactly what’s happening with AI right now.

Big Tech Is Spending $700 Billion. These Companies Get Paid.

Big Tech earnings reveal where $700 billion in AI spending is flowing — and why the biggest winners aren't the obvious stocks.

Earnings Season Is on Fire – Are the Numbers Legit? Plus, 3 Hidden AI Stock Picks

Wall Street is coming off a powerful rally, with the S&P 500 and NASDAQ recently pushing to fresh record highs as strong earnings and AI are driving investor optimism. But that raises a bigger question: Can investors actually trust those big earnings numbers?

Copper, the AI Gold Rush, and 12 Stocks to Avoid

Is FCX's pullback a buying opportunity?… Eric Fry’s “builders vs. appliers” framework explained… 12 applier stocks that Jonathan Rose is warning about

The AI Job Shake-Up Could Create Big Winners – and Losers

There is a new type of AI making its debut that doesn’t answer questions and or wait for instructions. It goes out into the world, makes decisions, takes actions, and completes entire jobs – from start to finish – without a human being involved.

Reddit Upgraded, Spotify Downgraded: Updated Rankings on Top Blue-Chip Stocks

During these busy times, it pays to stay on top of the latest profit opportunities. And today’s blog post should be a great place to start.

This Is How the AI Boom Ends

The AI boom is surging. But rising energy costs, layoffs, and backlash could trigger regulation and end the rally sooner than expected.

Missed the Mag 7 Gains? Here’s Your Second Chance

The first wave of AI gains went to the Mag 7, but the next opportunity may be forming in a very different part of the market. What lies ahead is the single greatest second chance I’ve seen in my decades-long career.

3 Stocks to Sell Before May 19

If history is any guide, the market’s first reaction will be dangerously incomplete. Fortunately, many industry insiders are already giving clues about which firms will be in the “splash zone” of this disruption. They’re selling stocks in the companies they run, and they’re doing it faster than you might expect. In this update, I’d like to highlight three firms with unusual insider sales as a clear sign to get out before May 19.

Don’t Let These 3 AI Investing Mistakes Destroy Your Gains

Market shifts tend to trigger three common mistakes every time a breakthrough technology emerges. Millions of portfolios will suffer losses because of them. I’ll break down each costly mistake and show you how to stay on the right side of this technology transition. Then, I’ll share the action you need to take now.

One Stock to Cut Through the AI Noise

The data seemed clear – but that doesn’t mean the conclusions were. During World War II, U.S. military analysts examined bombers that had safely returned from missions over Europe. They mapped every bullet hole across the aircraft and quickly found that patterns emerged. The wings and fuselage were riddled with damage. The conclusion felt obvious.

Today’s AI Giants Could Be Tomorrow’s Disappointments

Will today’s AI builders ultimately follow the path set for them… while a new class of “AI Appliers” quietly captures the real upside?

The Real Winners of the AI Boom Aren’t Who You Think

AI stocks are entering a new phase. History shows the biggest winners won't be builders but companies applying AI to boost profits.

Is the $725 Billion AI Spending Boom Paying Off?

Big Tech is spending $725 billion on the artificial intelligence buildout. And that’s just this year. That’s why all eyes have been glued to the Big Tech reports this earnings season – especially the Magnificent Seven stocks. So, in today’s Market 360, we’ll review three of them: Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL), Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) and Microsoft Corporation (MSFT).

Why the Biggest AI Winners May Not Be AI Companies

Eric Fry will explain how AI's latest shift is already beginning to play out — including one under-the-radar “applier” we’re giving you free today…

AI’s $700 Billion Question

Alphabet says AI demand is outrunning supply … AWS logs its fastest growth in four years … Meta beats but pulls back 10% … and the capex canary sings louder than ever… Eric Fry’s latest on where to invest in AI today

Don’t Let a Divided Federal Reserve Distract You From the Next Wave of AI

“I won’t see you next time.” That’s how Jerome Powell concluded the press conference after his final Federal Open Market Committee meeting as Federal Reserve Chair on Wednesday. It sounded like a clean goodbye. But like a lot of things around the Fed these days, the reality is a little more complicated.

Don’t Buy the Railroads. Buy the Campbell’s.

In this issue, we’ll show you exactly how a market shift is already beginning to play out — including one under-the-radar AI “applier” we’re giving you free today…