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More Evidence that AI is Delivering Results
May 2, 2024
Our goal with these weekly commentaries is to highlight what we believe are the most impactful market developments. Our core belief is that we’re at a transformative and historical moment with the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) that will reshape businesses, our economy, and our lives. Read the full article here.
Stocks Don’t Care About Politics
April 26, 2024
Politics and elections bring out the passion in many of us. What’s right and wrong with our society and government, the way things were or should be, and who’s the leader to fix such issues. Read the full article here.
Can AI Double Our Productivity?
March 1, 2024
Intelligent investors know that artificial intelligence (AI) has enormous potential. Most of us have tested some type of AI chatbot like ChatGPT or Perplexity. We also know that there’s a massive amount of investment happening with AI-related chips, which we saw last week from the world’s largest provider of GPUs (graphics processing units). Read the full article here.
AI – No You Haven’t “Missed” It
February 22, 2024
“Did I miss it?” It’s a natural question for investors to ask. It’s easy to look at rising stock prices and think that the opportunity has passed you by. Maybe some even go so far as to label it a “bubble” as some form of justification. Read the full article here.
When is a Good Time to Invest in the Stock Market?
January 31, 2024
There’s a long-lasting saying when it comes to equity investing; “time in the market beats timing the market.” Of course, it’s long-lasting because it’s generally true. However, it keeps getting repeated because not enough people follow such advice. Read the full article here.
International Stocks are Cheap, but for a Reason
January 25, 2024
Price is what we pay. Value is what we get in return. That’s the issue with international equities. Sure, they’re less expensive than US stocks (and have been for many years), which often makes them a “top pick” for many market strategists hoping that their discount with the US will close. Read the full article here.
Welcome to Crystal Ball Season!
January 4, 2024
Everybody loves a prediction. Whether it’s a sporting event, an election, the weather, or the stock market, the “experts” will give their rationale and attempt to forecast the future. With 2024 upon us, it’s that time of year for stock market outlooks. Read the full article here.
Investing in Social Fitness – Guaranteed Returns
September 28, 2023
Every human is hunting for happiness. We seek it through material things, food, drink, entertainment, exercise, vacations, jobs, etc. As we all know, some of these provide longer lasting fulfillment than others. Read the full article here.