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Most Startup Pitches Sound Great, so Here’s How to Find the Real Opportunities
Over years of studying some of history's greatest venture capital successes, Luke Lango has developed a straightforward framework for evaluating young companies before they ever reach Wall Street. In today's Smart Money, he shares that process and explains why he believes it's more important than ever now that private investing is becoming accessible to individual investors.
Why “Good Enough” AI Is Becoming a Big Problem for Chip Stocks
In today’s Smart Money, we’ll look at why China’s latest development has rattled the semiconductor sector and what it means for investors. We’ll look beyond “good enough,” and I’ll show you where the better opportunities lie instead.
Why “Boring” Could Be Your Best Investment
“Boring” isn’t just safe. Or reliable. It’s strategic. Especially when everyone else is chasing excitement. Markets have a habit of rewarding discipline long after they stop rewarding hype.
Don’t Wait for the IPO — Find the Next AI Winner Now
Most people think the biggest fortunes in technology are made after a company goes public. My InvestorPlace colleague Luke Lango believes that assumption is becoming increasingly outdated.
How to Profit From the AI Boom Without Playing Big Tech’s Game
In today’s Smart Money, let's look at the latest results from Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) and Tesla Inc. (TSLA), and what they reveal about the Mag 7 as an investment.
The Next Great AI Fortune Could Begin Before Wall Street Sees It
For today’s Smart Money, I invited Luke to track where Silicon Valley's biggest AI labs are pouring their money, and he makes the case that the next fortunes won't go to the companies building AI, but to the smaller players the giants can't afford to compete with.
Why You Should Use the EV Playbook to Find AI Winners
In today’s Smart Money, let’s take a look at why AI could become China's next EV export story. Then, I’ll share why the biggest investment opportunities may not come from the companies with the best technology – but from the companies powering it.
The Investment Lesson Hidden in Spain’s 1-0 Victory
The lesson of commitment and patience extends far beyond soccer. Success often belongs to those willing to endure uncomfortable stretches without abandoning the process. Markets work much the same way. They often delay rewarding good decisions – but the delay doesn't invalidate them.
The Nile Flooded Every Year — So Does This Stock
Looking back can often help us see what’s likely to happen next. That approach has enabled Keith Kaplan and his team at TradeSmith to deliver notable investment gains for their subscribers. Instead of predicting market moves based on gut or headlines, they created a software system that looks to history to identify calendar windows optimal for investing.
How to Beat Wall Street’s “Easy Button”
In early 2005, Staples launched a new ad campaign that introduced the world to the “easy” button. Now, wouldn’t it be great if investors also had a similar button to press? Well, they might.
Before You Buy the Dip, Check the Calendar
In today's essay, Keith explains how his research applies to two well-known AI memory companies and why timing may matter just as much as the underlying investment story.
AI Is No Longer Just Building Companies – It’s Funding Them
Lyzr Inc. recently raised $100 million. But it’s not the amount that makes Lyzr interesting, it’s how it raised the money... It used one of its own AI agents to do it.
The Man Who Got Rich by Walking Away
Sometimes, the best way to play an investment boom is to walk away from it. The success story of “Wheelbarrow Johnny” makes that case.
These Seasonal Trends Take the Guesswork Out of Buying and Selling
Drawing on decades of historical market data, Keith Kaplan and his TradeSmith team have identified recurring seasonal patterns they believe can help investors recognize historically favorable buying and selling windows across thousands of stocks.
What My 200,000-Mile Mazda Taught Me About Value Investing
Over the past decade and a half, growth stocks – like those that make up the Magnificent Seven – have dominated headlines and delivered some incredible returns. That has led many investors to believe growth has permanently beaten value. But that conclusion overlooks an important detail: much of growth’s success has come from only a small group of extraordinary companies.
Where to Invest When Great News Isn’t Enough
In today’s Smart Money, I’ll explain how the same expectation gap that humbled the Beatles is now appearing in the AI market… and why Samsung’s record results still disappointed Wall Street.
The 3 Stocks Quietly Benefiting From the SpaceX Shakeup
Jonathan Rose shares three stocks he believes stand to benefit as the communications industry adapts to a new reality and explains why this is exactly the kind of second-order market shift he and Wall Street veteran Marc Chaikin built their Convergence system to identify.
Don’t Chase Bitcoin – Own the Companies Powering AI
Most investors still think crypto miners rise and fall with the price of Bitcoin, but that’s yesterday’s story, according to Jonathan Rose. Today, he explains why many of these companies are quietly becoming AI infrastructure plays — and why that shift is still in its early stages. Plus, he identifies three companies that stand to benefit.
Why You Should Be Proud to Be an American Investor
This Fourth of July marks the 250th anniversary of the United States — and my colleague Louis Navellier thinks that's worth celebrating as an investor, not just as an American. Today, Louis explains why the current moment makes him as bullish as he's ever been
