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You Might Be Steering Your Portfolio to Ruin
Today, I’m going to talk about why investors need to revise the way they invest... and why they need to put the power of technology on their side.
[Weekly Roundup] “Don’t Stop Believin’” In Technological Progress… Even in the Face of Destruction
As the pace of technological progress accelerates exponentially, so does the pace of creative destruction. This dynamic helps explain why members of the major stock market indices tend to get the boot more quickly than they used to.
The Latest Inflation Reports Are in… Is the Wild Ride Over?
Just like a rollercoaster, inflation can be dizzying and unpredictable. And the best way to pinpoint what is driving inflation higher or lower is by tracking two key reports: the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Producer Price Index (PPI).
If You Haven’t Struck Oil, Do This Instead
While there is no perfect investment method, there is a way to allocate your assets intelligently. This will then help you set yourself up for the best chance at success. There are multiple facets to this strategy, but the one I want to focus on today is stocks to buy and hold forever.
Stock Investors Can’t Ignore This “Alert” From the Bond Markets
Last Friday, the 10-Year Treasury yield rose above the 2-Year yield for the first time in over two years. This “dis-inversion” (or reversion) of the spread is an extremely bullish sign because it undoes the yield inversion we’ve seen since June 2022 – a typical warning of an upcoming recession. Friday’s “dis-inversion” means the recession alarm has now been lifted.
The One Thing That Could Unleash Stock Market Rally in Just a Few Days
This very specific, very powerful, and very rare economic dynamic has occurred just three times in the past 30 years. Every time it has, it strengthened the economy and sent stocks soaring higher – even if they were dropping beforehand.
[Weekly Roundup] An Old-Time Stock Market Indicator Is Flashing “Buy”
When the Federal Open Market Committee meets September 17, it will likely announce the first interest rate reduction since July 2019. At the same time, the Fed will almost certainly signal its intention to cut rates several more times over the coming months. That activity would be great news for the stock market, if the Rate Cycle Indicator holds true to form.
Why OpenAI’s Next Launch Could Represent a Massive AI Breakthrough
With the launch of ChatGPT, OpenAI kickstarted an AI frenzy that has since reshaped the global economy, the stock market, even parts of our daily lives. Now it appears that the firm is gearing up to do it all over again with a brand-new iteration.
This Rare Event Could Eclipse September’s Disastrous Reputation
September’s a wash, right? Time to sell and come back in October? Nope. It’s time to buck the consensus and buy stocks in September. A unique event set to take place could make this month the best time of the year for investors.
September Rate Cuts Are Becoming a Red Herring
The September Fed meeting will likely mark the first interest rate cut in this economic cycle. And investors will be closely watching its size – a single 25 basis point cut versus a “jumbo” 50 basis point one or more – and use it to forecast the trajectory of future cuts. It’s hard to overstate the impact this tiny difference will have.
[Weekly Roundup] Six and a Half Weeks: A Small Window of Potential
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last two years, or been tending sheep in the Alps, you would know that Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) has become much more than just a “chip company.” But Nvidia’s influence extends far beyond the chip sector, and even beyond the broad technology sector...
These Sleeping Giants Are the Best Stocks to Buy Outside of AI
Due to rising interest rates, consumer stocks have lagged behind AI. But this is expected to change as the Fed signals potential rate cuts.
Not Much Can Stop This Election Shock
My colleague Charles Sizemore, from The Freeport Society, will explain how candidate endorsements will not prevent the election shock that he sees coming
Nvidia Beats, but I’m Still Looking Elsewhere
While I wouldn’t bet against the chip king… I don’t play into the hype, either. Instead, I prefer to look where the watch-party viewers aren’t. In this Smart Money, I’d like to offer some real-world examples and personal experiences that challenge majority belief about highly praised stocks and their overlooked counterparts.
Answering Your Biggest AGI Questions
While The Road to AGI Summit may be behind us, we’ve only just begun traveling down that path. That is why, in this Smart Money, I will be answering some of your questions.
[Weekly Roundup] AI Puts the Don Draper Lifestyle in Its Crosshairs
The growing work-from-home trend has been weighing on office demand for several years already. Artificial intelligence adds even more downward pressure on that demand by eliminating jobs up and down the food chain.
xAI vs. Everyone: Can Elon Pull Off One Last Big Score?
So… if you want to invest in world-changing businesses… start with the world-changing people gathering the resources necessary to bring their visions to life. That is exactly the situation we have with Elon Musk and xAI today.
The “Unpopular” Stock That Can Beat the Pants Off Nvidia
Before we dive into today’s Smart Money, first off, thanks all of you who joined me on Thursday for The Road to AGI Summit. Thousands…
Take These Steps Before Tech Becomes Mentally Superior to Us
What happens when we’re faced with something no one has ever seen before – a disruptive force that has no clear historical precedent? Something like artificial general intelligence (AGI).