In the AI market, there's a pivot from “Stage 1” to “Stage 2” happening in front of our eyes. That means we investors will want to be on the lookout for these companies.  

In this issue, my colleague Luke Lango will explain why 2026 may not be “business as usual” like we’re used to… and more about a coordinated, government-backed push to secure America’s leadership in AI and critical technologies.

AI’s earliest impact on the job market isn’t who gets fired. It’s on who never gets hired. If, as I expect, job growth turns negative in 2026, it may not feel like the end of the world. But it could feel like something even more unsettling: an economy that still runs, but with fewer people running it.

The race for AI dominance has become a matter of national strategy. Washington is accelerating permits, steering capital, and clearing obstacles for the companies it views as mission-critical. That shift changes everything for investors.

In today’s Smart Money, I’ll explain why you’ll want to avoid the dangerous weight of the Mag 7 companies, despite their “magnificent” earnings…

You want to pivot away from companies like Nvidia, where margins are regressing, the costs of maintaining leadership are skyrocketing, and where the returns on investment are unknowable.

In this issue, let’s dive into how some “new kids” are increasing natural gas demand. Plus, I’ll share an overlooked U.S. natural gas producer that deserves far more respect from investors.

I strongly suggest diversifying your portfolio by putting your money to work outside of traditional AI stocks. You can think of it as creating your own “Golden Portfolio”… without having to launch anything into space.

Switching up your investing approach every now and then is healthy… but this time it may be mandatory, based on what my InvestorPlace colleague Luke Lango sees brewing…

In today’s Smart Money, Tom Yeung will share how declining global confidence in the U.S. dollar – driven by geopolitical tensions and a slowing U.S. economy – could trigger further depreciation.

As we head deeper into 2026, understanding specific market patterns may matter far more than any resolution you made a few weeks ago.

In this issue, I’ll explain the details behind Claude’s new AI agent and how it hints at what we should expect from AGI. Then, I’ll reveal the safest and most profitable ways to prepare.

Today, TradeSmith CEO Keith Kaplan will share details about the power of understanding market patterns… and how you can join in on doubling your money in the New Year.

We are entering 2026 with the knowledge that anything can happen… but I believe there are ample ways to prepare.

Gen Z has an entirely different sense of what’s “cool” from previous generations. But being “in the know” could put some serious style, and gains, into your portfolio. 

By uncovering precise seasonal windows across thousands of stocks, TradeSmith has identified moments when probabilities consistently tilt in investors’ favor, regardless of market conditions.

Gold and gold stocks can offer unique, safe-haven trading opportunities. I share how to get in on these opportunities in today's issue.

Stock market crashes don’t always announce trouble with a dramatic selloff. Sometimes the bigger risk is quieter — long stretches where familiar stocks look stable but fail to deliver meaningful progress. That’s why I asked my InvestorPlace colleague Louis Navellier to share his perspective.