Today, Marc Chaikin shares a remarkable real-world example of how modern technology quietly saves lives. His story may start with a life-or-death surgery… but the real takeaway has nothing to do with medicine.

In this Smart Money, I’ll share two real-world examples where applying a breakthrough proved more profitable than inventing it – illustrating why AI Applier companies are an attractive investment.

Today, we asked Marc Chaikin to revisit a fascinating moment in tech history — and explain what it reveals about today’s market setup. His perspective may change how you think about what’s coming next.

Today, we’ll get into why Bitcoin increasingly behaves like a risk asset rather than a safe-haven portfolio hedge. Then, I’ll share one safer, more effective way to protect your portfolio.

Today’s essay comes from Wall Street veteran Marc Chaikin, whose five decades in the markets have taught him one central truth: Success isn’t just about picking winners — it’s about managing risk. Marc revisits one of the most dramatic hedge-fund collapses in modern history — and explains why even brilliant traders can fail without the proper guardrails.

Today, Wall Street veteran Marc Chaikin is joining us to share why the stakes for investors right now may be higher than many realize.

Software stocks didn’t feel much love approaching Valentine’s Day – and no amount of flowers and chocolate today can change that. That’s why it’s important to stay as alert as possible. So, let’s go over why software stocks are still suffering steep declines. Then, I’ll share how you can keep your portfolio safe from the selloff.

In today’s Smart Money, Tom Yeung will share why the biggest spenders will not be the biggest winners. Instead, the winners will be companies weaving AI into their operations to boost efficiency, productivity, and profitability. 

Political optimism isn’t the only force powering the Japanese rally. So, in today’s Smart Money, let’s take a closer look at several other factors driving Japan’s market higher.

In today's issue, Louis Navellier argues that while headlines continue to fixate on risks, several important things are going right in the market. More importantly, he explains why those changes tend to matter before they’re widely recognized.

The first phase of the AI surge rewarded scale, speed, and story. The next phase will reward durability, profitability, and real economic advantage. My colleague Louis Navellier breaks down why recent weakness in well-known tech names may actually signal a healthy rotation, not the end of the AI story.

Over the next 21 days, I challenge you to change your investing habit and look beyond U.S. markets.

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.