Artificial intelligence is the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime. The time to invest in groundbreaking AI is now, and this stock is a steal! AI is eating the world—and the machines behind it are ravenous. Each ChatGPT query, each model update, each robotic breakthrough consumes massive amounts of energy. In fact, AI is already pushing global power grids to the brink. Wall Street is p...
Artificial intelligence is the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime. The time to invest in groundbreaking AI is now, and this stock is a steal! AI is eating the world—and the machines behind it are ravenous. Each ChatGPT query, each model update, each robotic breakthrough consumes massive amounts of energy. In fact, AI is already pushing global power grids to the brink. Wall Street is pouring hundreds of billions into artificial intelligence—training smarter chatbots, automating industries, and building the digital future. But there’s one urgent question few are asking: Where will all of that energy come from? AI is the most electricity-hungry technology ever invented. Each data center powering large language models like ChatGPT consumes as much energy as a small city. And it’s about to get worse. Even Sam Altman, the founder of OpenAI, issued a stark warning: “The future of AI depends on an energy breakthrough.” Elon Musk was even more blunt: “AI will run out of electricity by next year.” As the world chases faster, smarter machines, a hidden crisis is emerging behind the scenes. Power grids are strained. Electricity prices are rising. Utilities are scrambling to expand capacity. And that’s where the real opportunity lies… One little-known company—almost entirely overlooked by most AI investors—could be the ultimate backdoor play. It’s not a chipmaker. It’s not a cloud platform. But it might be the most important AI stock in the US owns critical energy infrastructure assets positioned to feed the coming AI energy spike. As demand from AI data centers explodes, this company is gearing up to profit from the most valuable commodity in the digital age: electricity. The “Toll Booth” Operator of the AI Energy Boom It owns critical nuclear energy infrastructure assets , positioning it at the heart of America’s next-generation power strategy. , positioning it at the heart of America’s next-generation power strategy. It’s one of the only global companies capable ...
phakphum patjangkata Real estate stocks outperformed the broader markets in January. The S&P 500 Real Estate Index Sector ( SP500-60 ) added 2.89% in the first month of 2026, against the benchmark S&P 500's 0.89% gain. The accompanying State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF ( XLRE ) was up 2.70%. Comparatively, the Dow Jones REIT Indx Equity REIT Total Return Index ( REIT:IND ) rose 2.75%...
phakphum patjangkata Real estate stocks outperformed the broader markets in January. The S&P 500 Real Estate Index Sector ( SP500-60 ) added 2.89% in the first month of 2026, against the benchmark S&P 500's 0.89% gain. The accompanying State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF ( XLRE ) was up 2.70%. Comparatively, the Dow Jones REIT Indx Equity REIT Total Return Index ( REIT:IND ) rose 2.75% and the FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs index added 2.66%. In January, tech-related selloff, geopolitical developments concerning Venezuela and Greenland, labor market and inflation data, beginning of the earnings season, the Federal Reserve's pause in its interest rate cutting cycle, and President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh to be the next Fed chair shaped the broader market gains. Real estate stocks were the beneficiaries of soft inflation data and a strong start to the quarterly Wall Street earnings season. The sector was moderately able to retain the momentum through the remaining part of the month. For the first week of February, the sector will see the quarterly earnings season pick up pace. Company news on profitability, revenue, and industry-specific challenges, and out-of-the-way announcements can impact stock prices. Investor sentiment may also be affected by the January jobs report due for release on Friday. Weekly Winners & Losers Among largecap stocks, Digital Realty Trust ( DLR ) led the weekly gainers. The stock gained 4.27% from the prior week to close at $165.95 despite a tech-led selloff . The Dallas-based data center REIT is set to report its fourth-quarter earnings next week, and analysts expect a year-over-year rise in numbers. Equinix ( EQIX ) (+3.75% to $820.93) and Simon Property Group ( SPG ) (+3.56% W/W to $191.31) were the next on the list. The data center REIT and the retail REIT were also gaining ahead of their quarterly results announcement amid higher earnings expectations. In the category, CoStar Group ( CSGP ) led the weekly losers. The ...
The killings of Minneapolis residents Renee Good and Alex Pretti have inspired people across the US to document federal agents’ activities in their communities On Monday night, nearly 80,000 people hopped on a video call to learn how to “observe ICE”, a non-violent and constitutionally protected practice of documenting federal immigration agents’ activities in public. Some wrote in the chat where ...
The killings of Minneapolis residents Renee Good and Alex Pretti have inspired people across the US to document federal agents’ activities in their communities On Monday night, nearly 80,000 people hopped on a video call to learn how to “observe ICE”, a non-violent and constitutionally protected practice of documenting federal immigration agents’ activities in public. Some wrote in the chat where they were from: Arkansas, Texas, Michigan, Florida and many other corners of the country. Others typed why this was important to them: calling for “ICE out” of their communities and demanding the abolition of the agency itself. “The fact we’re all here gives me hope we’ll come out the other side,” wrote one participant. Within 24 hours, another 200,000 people had watched the recording on YouTube. The rising interest in ICE observing came two days after Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti was shot and killed by a federal immigration agent and less than three weeks after an agent killed Renee Good. Continue reading...
Sven Piper/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Elon Musk’s space exploration company SpaceX ( SPACE ) has sought U.S. approval for a constellation of a million satellites that could function as orbital data centers without the environmental impact typically associated with ground-based data centers. In a filing with the Federal Communications Commission late Friday, the company described the proposa...
Sven Piper/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Elon Musk’s space exploration company SpaceX ( SPACE ) has sought U.S. approval for a constellation of a million satellites that could function as orbital data centers without the environmental impact typically associated with ground-based data centers. In a filing with the Federal Communications Commission late Friday, the company described the proposal as a “constellation of satellites with unprecedented computing capacity to power advanced artificial intelligence (‘AI’) models and the applications that rely on them.” “By directly harnessing near-constant solar power with little operating or maintenance cost, these satellites will achieve transformative cost and energy efficiency while significantly reducing the environmental impact associated with terrestrial data centers,” the eight-page filing read. “Launching a constellation of a million satellites that operate as orbital data centers is a first step toward becoming a Kardashev Type II civilization—one that can harness the sun’s full power—while supporting AI-driven applications for billions of people today and ensuring humanity’s multiplanetary future among the stars,” SpaceX ( SPACE ) said. The project eclipses the company’s Starlink constellation, which comprises more than 9,600 satellites circling Earth’s orbit. It comes weeks after China sought to build two constellations totaling roughly 200,000 satellites, according to paperwork filed with the International Telecommunication Union, a United Nations body that allocates spectrum in space. Satellite industry analyst Tim Farrar told PCMag that SpaceX’s ( SPACE ) plans look “quite rushed and to be very early stage." However, according to Farrar, the move justifies SpaceX’s ( SPACE ) purported plans to merge with Elon Musk’s AI firm, xAI, ahead of a potential IPO this year that could raise as much as $50B. "SpaceX can't spend the $50B that the IPO is supposed to raise on its existing Starlink and Starship efforts, ...
Key Points Fantastic returns in the past decade have propelled the S&P 500’s valuation to high levels. While investors are better served keeping expectations under control, it’s good to be an optimist. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › With an historical average annualized total return of 10%, the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has proven itself to be a wonderful tool for people to bu...
Key Points Fantastic returns in the past decade have propelled the S&P 500’s valuation to high levels. While investors are better served keeping expectations under control, it’s good to be an optimist. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › With an historical average annualized total return of 10%, the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has proven itself to be a wonderful tool for people to build wealth. However, its gains in the past decade have been significantly higher than most observers probably would've predicted. The stock market has now done something that has only happened one other time since 1871. Should investors be worried in 2026 and beyond? Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » A high valuation might forecast negative returns In the same way smart investors judge the valuation of individual stocks, it's a good idea to assess the overall market. The S&P 500 CAPE ratio, a closely watched metric that factors in the average of 10-year cyclically adjusted earnings, currently sits at 40.9. The last time it was in the same ballpark was during the dot-com bubble in 1999 and 2000. Clearly, the market's valuation is very high, which can worry investors. Research reveals that the S&P 500's annualized returns over the next decade could be negative. Be an optimist, but lower expectations When the outlook is gloomy, it's understandable that investors are hesitant to put money to work. While returns might not resemble the impressive 16% annualized gains of the past 10 years, I believe it's still a good time to invest in the stock market in 2026. Investors who have a time horizon spanning decades are likely to see a favorable result. Along the same vein, it's always a good idea to be an optimist. This positive mindset will encourage you to save and invest because your future depends on it. Should you buy stock in S&P 500 Index right now? Before you buy stock in S&P 50...
A US judge has denied Minnesota’s request to pause the Trump administration’s recent surge of thousands of immigration enforcement agents in the state. US District Judge Katherine Menendez ’s order will allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other agencies to maintain approximately 3,000 officers deployed in Minnesota — primarily in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul — since Operat...
A US judge has denied Minnesota’s request to pause the Trump administration’s recent surge of thousands of immigration enforcement agents in the state. US District Judge Katherine Menendez ’s order will allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other agencies to maintain approximately 3,000 officers deployed in Minnesota — primarily in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul — since Operation Metro Surge launched late last year. Menendez said that at this early point in Minnesota’s lawsuit, it was unclear which side had the stronger case and that as a result, she was “reluctant” to halt Operation Metro Surge. She also pointed out a recent ruling by an appeals court which overturned her order prohibiting federal officers from retaliating against peaceful protesters in Minnesota. Her decision followed another deadly incident in Minneapolis , when Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse and US citizen, was shot by federal agents and killed on Jan. 24 while being restrained on the ground. Menendez’s order isn’t a final ruling on the legality of the operation, but it marks an early setback for state and local authorities who have condemned the federal operation as an act of political retaliation that is terrorizing Minnesotans. An administration official previously told the court that region normally has about 80 officers performing immigration enforcement operations. The administration maintains the surge is necessary to root out migrants who are illegally in the US and tackle fraud. Minnesota officials have broadly accused the administration of violating its power to manage state affairs and law enforcement. The Justice Department has argued that Minnesota and the Twin Cities are wrongly trying to exercise a “veto” over how the US government enforces federal laws. The latest order came amid growing scrutiny of the tactics that officers from ICE and other agencies are using as they respond to a wave of demonstrations. Minnesota filed its lawsuit in ...
Britain’s former prince Andrew was again engulfed by the Epstein scandal on Saturday, after newly released files included photographs of him kneeling on all fours over a woman lying on the floor. The images were among millions of new documents disclosed Friday by the US Justice Department from the Jeffrey Epstein files, which also featured the late sex offender proposing in 2010 that the then prin...
Britain’s former prince Andrew was again engulfed by the Epstein scandal on Saturday, after newly released files included photographs of him kneeling on all fours over a woman lying on the floor. The images were among millions of new documents disclosed Friday by the US Justice Department from the Jeffrey Epstein files, which also featured the late sex offender proposing in 2010 that the then prince meet a Russian woman. That was two years after the disgraced US financier had pleaded guilty in Florida to soliciting a minor for prostitution. Advertisement Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as the ex-prince he is now known, has long been dogged by his links to Epstein, who died in 2019 by suicide in jail as he awaited trial for sex crimes against minors. The 65-year-old Briton has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, but stepped back from royal duties that year over their links. Prince Andrew has been stripped of his titles; here are others who have lost their royal titles Prince Andrew has been stripped of his titles; here are others who have lost their royal titles Then last October, King Charles stripped him of all his royal titles and honours after the late Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre recounted in a posthumous memoir shocking claims against the disgraced royal.
We recently published 11 Stocks on Jim Cramer’s Radar. Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is one of the stocks on Jim Cramer's radar. Electric vehicle giant Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA)’s shares are up by 6.4% over the past year and are down by 1.7% year-to-date. Truist slightly trimmed the share price target to $438 from $439 and kept a Hold rating on the shares in January. The bank pointed out that Tesla, I...
We recently published 11 Stocks on Jim Cramer’s Radar. Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is one of the stocks on Jim Cramer's radar. Electric vehicle giant Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA)’s shares are up by 6.4% over the past year and are down by 1.7% year-to-date. Truist slightly trimmed the share price target to $438 from $439 and kept a Hold rating on the shares in January. The bank pointed out that Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) was changing its business strategy by discontinuing the production of its Model S and X cars and integrating AI-related targets into its calendar year 2026 targets. Needham also reiterated a Hold rating for the shares following the fourth quarter earnings. It outlined that Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) was benefiting from geographic diversity and autonomy strengths in the form of robust margins. As for Cramer, the CNBC TV host continues to be a believer in the firm as he holds the opinion that Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is more of a technology company than a car company. In this appearance, he discussed the trading patterns for the shares and narrative building: Jim Cramer Says He's A Believer In Tesla (TSLA) Photo by David Levêque on Unsplash “Now look, there’ll be people who come out the moment that Tesla’s down a little. We have a parade of analysts and investors who like to come on air and basically just, pump it. They don’t dump it. So I think it’s okay. But I am a big believer in Tesla, I think that the robot story is big. I don’t believe that the Chinese are so much better than us that we should just lay down and accept their hegemony.” While we acknowledge the potential of TSLA as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 30 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 11 ...
We recently published 11 Stocks on Jim Cramer’s Radar. Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is one of the stocks on Jim Cramer's radar. Electric vehicle giant Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA)’s shares are up by 6.4% over the past year and are down by 1.7% year-to-date. Truist slightly trimmed the share price target to $438 from $439 and kept a Hold rating on the shares in January. The bank pointed out that Tesla, I...
We recently published 11 Stocks on Jim Cramer’s Radar. Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is one of the stocks on Jim Cramer's radar. Electric vehicle giant Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA)’s shares are up by 6.4% over the past year and are down by 1.7% year-to-date. Truist slightly trimmed the share price target to $438 from $439 and kept a Hold rating on the shares in January. The bank pointed out that Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) was changing its business strategy by discontinuing the production of its Model S and X cars and integrating AI-related targets into its calendar year 2026 targets. Needham also reiterated a Hold rating for the shares following the fourth quarter earnings. It outlined that Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) was benefiting from geographic diversity and autonomy strengths in the form of robust margins. As for Cramer, the CNBC TV host continues to be a believer in the firm as he holds the opinion that Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is more of a technology company than a car company. In this appearance, he discussed the trading patterns for the shares and narrative building: Jim Cramer Says He's A Believer In Tesla (TSLA) Photo by David Levêque on Unsplash “Now look, there’ll be people who come out the moment that Tesla’s down a little. We have a parade of analysts and investors who like to come on air and basically just, pump it. They don’t dump it. So I think it’s okay. But I am a big believer in Tesla, I think that the robot story is big. I don’t believe that the Chinese are so much better than us that we should just lay down and accept their hegemony.” While we acknowledge the potential of TSLA as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 30 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 11 ...
We recently published 11 Stocks on Jim Cramer’s Radar. Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) is one of the stocks on Jim Cramer's radar. Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) is one of the largest semiconductor manufacturing equipment providers in the world. The firm’s shares are up by 78% over the past year and by 19% year-to-date. Mizuho upgraded the firm’s rating to Outperform from Neutral and ...
We recently published 11 Stocks on Jim Cramer’s Radar. Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) is one of the stocks on Jim Cramer's radar. Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) is one of the largest semiconductor manufacturing equipment providers in the world. The firm’s shares are up by 78% over the past year and by 19% year-to-date. Mizuho upgraded the firm’s rating to Outperform from Neutral and raised the share price target to $370 from $275. The financial firm pointed out that Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) was among the key beneficiaries of a bump in wafer equipment capital expenditure in the US and worldwide. Two of the world’s largest chip manufacturers, Intel Corporation and Taiwan’s TSMC, are spending aggressively to expand their contract manufacturing capabilities and keep up in the AI race. Along with Mizuho, Deutsche Bank also upgraded Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT)’s shares. It bumped the rating to Buy from Hold and raised the share price target to $390 from $275. Cramer discussed the Deutsche upgrade and wondered whether it was too late for optimism: Analysts Are Trying To Badly Catch Up To Applied Materials, (AMAT) Says Jim Cramer “Shortage complex, one of the key parts of it is Applied Materials. So a Sandisk, a Seagate, once again, Micron. They very much need, more wafer equipment. Applied Materials upgraded today, Deutsche Bank, Hold to Buy, on a better outlook. This is one of these things where they just keep going. The analysts are trying so badly to catch up to all these companies. I regard these as capitulations, and I think the Deutsche Bank’s a capitulation. But it’s not working today because we’re seeing Intel going down, so people feel maybe there’s a problem with demand. There isn’t. This recommendation will work.” While we acknowledge the potential of AMAT as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are lookin...
Key Points Coca-Cola's high profits and free cash flow fund its consistently growing dividend. The company has staying power supported by its brand moat, so it’s a safer stock to own. 10 stocks we like better than Coca-Cola › Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) has been ahead of the pack in the beverage industry for a long time. Its products are popular in all corners of the world. This helped the business rake ...
Key Points Coca-Cola's high profits and free cash flow fund its consistently growing dividend. The company has staying power supported by its brand moat, so it’s a safer stock to own. 10 stocks we like better than Coca-Cola › Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) has been ahead of the pack in the beverage industry for a long time. Its products are popular in all corners of the world. This helped the business rake in $12.5 billion in revenue in Q3 2025 (ended Sept. 26). And because Coca-Cola is a very mature company, it's able to generate huge profits and free cash flow that benefit investors directly in the form of consistent payouts. Income investors will want to know how many shares of Coca-Cola you'd need to collect $10,000 in yearly dividends. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » The leading soft drinks purveyor currently pays a quarterly dividend of $0.51 per share. This means that investors have to own 4,902 shares in the business to generate $10,000 in dividend income each year. At the current stock price of $73.31 on the afternoon of Jan. 27, this would require a capital outlay of more than $359,000. Coca-Cola is on pace to increase its payout in 2026, which would be the 64th straight year that the company has decided to raise the dividend. That's an incredible track record that demonstrates the leadership team's shareholder-focused approach. Given that the business has staying power thanks to its brand moat, there is minimal risk that Coca-Cola's earnings power will weaken. Clearly, history shows this is a safe stock to own for income investors. Should you buy stock in Coca-Cola right now? Before you buy stock in Coca-Cola, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Coca-Cola wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce mo...
Nvidia Corp. supports "every developer" that uses its software, Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang said, after a US lawmaker accused the chip giant of offering technical support that helped China's DeepSeek improve its artificial intelligence model.
Nvidia Corp. supports "every developer" that uses its software, Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang said, after a US lawmaker accused the chip giant of offering technical support that helped China's DeepSeek improve its artificial intelligence model.
Key Points Both ETFs offer similar ultra-low costs and nearly identical yields, making them affordable core options. VTI holds more than twice as many stocks as SPTM, but both funds are heavily tilted toward technology giants. SPTM has earned marginally higher five-year total returns, but 12-month performance is nearly identical. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › The Vangu...
Key Points Both ETFs offer similar ultra-low costs and nearly identical yields, making them affordable core options. VTI holds more than twice as many stocks as SPTM, but both funds are heavily tilted toward technology giants. SPTM has earned marginally higher five-year total returns, but 12-month performance is nearly identical. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT:VTI) and the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT:SPTM) are both designed as foundational building blocks for investors seeking diversified exposure across the U.S. stock market. This comparison examines their costs, holdings, returns, risk, and other practical details to clarify where the key differences may matter for portfolio construction. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric VTI SPTM Issuer Vanguard SPDR Expense ratio 0.03% 0.03% 1-yr return (as of Jan. 26, 2026) 13.55% 13.45% Dividend yield 1.12% 1.13% Beta (5Y monthly) 1.04 1.02 AUM $571 billion $12 billion Costs are virtually identical, as both ETFs charge a 0.03% annual expense ratio. Dividend yields are roughly the same, so investors focused on affordability or income will see no material difference here. Performance & risk comparison Metric VTI SPTM Max drawdown (5 y) -25.36% -24.15% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,698 $1,767 What's inside SPTM seeks to replicate the S&P Composite 1500 Index, providing exposure to 1,511 U.S. stocks across all market capitalizations. Its sector mix leans heavily toward technology (making up 34% of the fund), followed by financial services (13%) and consumer cyclical (11%). The top three holdings — Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft — collectively account for nearly 20% of assets, highlighting the fund's tilt toward mega-cap tech. With a 25-year track record, SPTM is a seasoned option for broad U.S. market coverage. VTI, in contrast, tracks the CRSP US Total Market Index and holds over 3,500 stocks, spanning large-, mid-, ...
Nvidia Corp. supports “every developer” that uses its software, Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang said, after a US lawmaker accused the chip giant of offering technical support that helped China’s DeepSeek improve its artificial intelligence model. (Source: Bloomberg)
Nvidia Corp. supports “every developer” that uses its software, Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang said, after a US lawmaker accused the chip giant of offering technical support that helped China’s DeepSeek improve its artificial intelligence model. (Source: Bloomberg)
USA Rare Earth just struck a huge deal with the U.S. government. Is the window closing to buy the opportunity of a lifetime? USA Rare Earth (USAR +1.59%) is attempting something few Western companies have ever pulled off: a mine-to-magnet rare-earth supply chain inside the United States. If that sounds ambitious, it is. The U.S. controls only a tiny sliver of the world's rare-earth reserves. It ha...
USA Rare Earth just struck a huge deal with the U.S. government. Is the window closing to buy the opportunity of a lifetime? USA Rare Earth (USAR +1.59%) is attempting something few Western companies have ever pulled off: a mine-to-magnet rare-earth supply chain inside the United States. If that sounds ambitious, it is. The U.S. controls only a tiny sliver of the world's rare-earth reserves. It has relatively few rare-earth mines, and its rare-earth magnet factories can be counted on one hand. Meanwhile, China dominates the rare-earth market. It accounts for the majority of rare-earth processing and magnet production, and many of the world's largest, most concentrated rare-earth deposits are found there. That imbalance has, of course, made Washington uncomfortable. It's why the U.S. government recently issued a letter of intent to provide USA Rare Earth with roughly $1.6 billion -- a $1.3 billion loan and $277 million in federal funding. USA Rare Earth has rallied hard on that development, and is currently up over 80% on the year. But whether this proves to be a once-in-a-decade opportunity will depend on execution -- and investors should be aware of the risks before taking a stake. A rare opportunity, but a narrow path from here USA Rare Earth is a mining company that controls mining rights to the Round Top deposit in West Texas. Round Top is widely regarded as one of the most significant rare-earth deposits in the U.S., and it also contains other strategic elements like lithium and gallium. In addition to this site, USA Rare Earth is building a manufacturing facility in Stillwater, Oklahoma, which will produce sintered neodymium magnets at scale. The facility remains under construction, but it could go live as early as the first half of 2026. Expand NASDAQ : USAR USA Rare Earth Today's Change ( 1.59 %) $ 0.35 Current Price $ 22.42 Key Data Points Market Cap $3.3B Day's Range $ 22.22 - $ 24.73 52wk Range $ 5.56 - $ 43.98 Volume 30M Avg Vol 15M The mining site in Te...
Over 185,000 Americans In The South Remain Without Power After Ice Storm Authored by Jacki Thrapp via The Epoch Times, Over 185,000 Americans were without power nearly one week after a deadly winter storm swept through two-thirds of the country. States that faced ongoing power outages included Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Texas. The northern part of Mississippi had the most outages with ...
Over 185,000 Americans In The South Remain Without Power After Ice Storm Authored by Jacki Thrapp via The Epoch Times, Over 185,000 Americans were without power nearly one week after a deadly winter storm swept through two-thirds of the country. States that faced ongoing power outages included Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Texas. The northern part of Mississippi had the most outages with nearly 80,000 utility customers in the dark as of 5 p.m. ET. Officials at the North East Mississippi Electric Power Association said they weren’t sure when the lights would be back. “I’m not quite prepared to give a real good estimate of when you might get power,” General Manager Keith Hayward said in a Jan. 29 video posted on X. Tennessee experienced the second largest number of outages in the United States. The majority of affected customers resided in the heart of Nashville. Davidson County, which covers a section of Nashville, had over 60,000 people without power as of 5 p.m ET, which is 85 percent of the outages reported in the state. Nashville Electric Service said that the ice storm was worse than they expected and added that the provider has never had to deal with damage from a system like Winter Storm Fern. “When we look at the trees that have exploded, when we drive around the community and are still working to get this restoration done, we have to see how severe this was,” said Brent Baker, Nashville Electric Service chief operations officer during a press conference on Jan. 29. The delays restoring power have caused multiple groups and agencies to step up and help residents impacted. Soldiers with the Tennessee Army National Guard’s 212th Engineer Company were called out to the streets of Nashville to remove debris and assist with road clearance on Friday. Churches in the area started booking hotel rooms for people without power. Trees are coated with ice as over 200,000 people in the Nashville area woke up without power on Jan. 25, 2026. Jacki Thrapp/The Epoch ...
It's important for investors to understand the market's current state. With an historical average annualized total return of 10%, the S&P 500 index (^GSPC 0.43%) has proven itself to be a wonderful tool for people to build wealth. However, its gains in the past decade have been significantly higher than most observers probably would've predicted. The stock market has now done something that has on...
It's important for investors to understand the market's current state. With an historical average annualized total return of 10%, the S&P 500 index (^GSPC 0.43%) has proven itself to be a wonderful tool for people to build wealth. However, its gains in the past decade have been significantly higher than most observers probably would've predicted. The stock market has now done something that has only happened one other time since 1871. Should investors be worried in 2026 and beyond? A high valuation might forecast negative returns In the same way smart investors judge the valuation of individual stocks, it's a good idea to assess the overall market. The S&P 500 CAPE ratio, a closely watched metric that factors in the average of 10-year cyclically adjusted earnings, currently sits at 40.9. The last time it was in the same ballpark was during the dot-com bubble in 1999 and 2000. Clearly, the market's valuation is very high, which can worry investors. Research reveals that the S&P 500's annualized returns over the next decade could be negative. Expand SNPINDEX : ^GSPC S&P 500 Index Today's Change ( -0.43 %) $ -29.98 Current Price $ 6939.03 Key Data Points Day's Range $ 6893.48 - $ 6964.09 52wk Range $ 4835.04 - $ 7002.28 Volume 4.3B Be an optimist, but lower expectations When the outlook is gloomy, it's understandable that investors are hesitant to put money to work. While returns might not resemble the impressive 16% annualized gains of the past 10 years, I believe it's still a good time to invest in the stock market in 2026. Investors who have a time horizon spanning decades are likely to see a favorable result. Along the same vein, it's always a good idea to be an optimist. This positive mindset will encourage you to save and invest because your future depends on it.
Christian Horner said he misses Formula One and has unfinished business in the sport as he spoke publicly for the first time since he was ousted by Red Bull but is prepared to wait for an opportunity to “win something”, adding: “I am not in a rush.” The 52-year-old was dismissed as Red Bull team principal following July’s British Grand Prix before his official exit was agreed in September. He over...
Christian Horner said he misses Formula One and has unfinished business in the sport as he spoke publicly for the first time since he was ousted by Red Bull but is prepared to wait for an opportunity to “win something”, adding: “I am not in a rush.” The 52-year-old was dismissed as Red Bull team principal following July’s British Grand Prix before his official exit was agreed in September. He oversaw a period of extraordinary success during his 20-year career with Red Bull, winning eight drivers’ and six constructors’ titles. However, Red Bull’s decision to sack him came a year-and-a-half after he was accused of “inappropriate behaviour” by a female colleague. Horner always denied the claims and was exonerated for a second time of controlling behaviour by an independent KC. Alpine confirmed last week that Horner is among a group interested in investing in the team and breaking his silence on Saturday at the European Motor Show in Dublin, Horner said: “I feel like I have unfinished business in Formula One. It didn’t finish the way that I would have liked it to finish. “But I am not going to come back for just anything. I am only going to come back for something that can win. I don’t want to go back in the paddock unless I have something to do. I miss the sport, I miss the people, I miss the team that I built. I had 21 incredible years in Formula One. I had a great run, won a lot of races, championships and worked with some amazing drivers, engineers and partners. “I don’t need to go back. I could stop my career now. So I would only go back for the right opportunity to work with great people, and to work in an environment where people want to win, and they shared that desire. I would want to be a partner, rather than just a hired hand, but we will see how it plays out. I am not in a rush. I don’t need to do anything.” A Horner-led consortium has discussed purchasing Otro Capital’s 24% stake in Alpine, who finished bottom of the constructors’ championship last season. ...
$AMD stock fell 9% this week, according to our price data from Polygon. It has been the 30th most-searched ticker on Quiver Quantitative over the last week, out of 50 total tickers searched. Here is what we see in our data on $AMD (you can track the company live on Quiver's $AMD stock page): $AMD Insider Trading Activity $AMD insiders have traded $AMD stock on the open market 58 times in the past ...
$AMD stock fell 9% this week, according to our price data from Polygon. It has been the 30th most-searched ticker on Quiver Quantitative over the last week, out of 50 total tickers searched. Here is what we see in our data on $AMD (you can track the company live on Quiver's $AMD stock page): $AMD Insider Trading Activity $AMD insiders have traded $AMD stock on the open market 58 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 58 have been sales. Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $AMD stock by insiders over the last 6 months: LISA T SU (Chair, President & CEO) has made 0 purchases and 16 sales selling 350,000 shares for an estimated $63,785,256 . . MARK D PAPERMASTER (Chief Technology Officer & EVP) has made 0 purchases and 20 sales selling 67,508 shares for an estimated $13,542,555 . . FORREST EUGENE NORROD (EVP & GM DESG) has made 0 purchases and 10 sales selling 38,900 shares for an estimated $7,600,589 . . PAUL DARREN GRASBY (EVP & CSO) has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 20,000 shares for an estimated $3,919,800 . . JEAN X. HU (EVP, CFO and Treasurer) has made 0 purchases and 7 sales selling 14,506 shares for an estimated $3,045,740 . . AVA HAHN (SVP, GC & Corporate Secretary) has made 0 purchases and 3 sales selling 5,453 shares for an estimated $1,243,258. To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard. $AMD Hedge Fund Activity We have seen 1,525 institutional investors add shares of $AMD stock to their portfolio, and 1,130 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter. Here are some of the largest recent moves: To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard. Receive $AMD Data Alerts Sign Up $AMD Congressional Stock Trading Members of Congress have traded $AMD stock 8 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 5 have been purchases and 3 have been sales. Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $AMD stock by members of ...
Elon Musk has once again fueled merger speculation after reports said SpaceX is exploring a potential tie-up involving xAI and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) as it prepares for what could be one of the largest IPOs in history. SpaceX, xAI And Tesla: Merger Talk Gains Momentum SpaceX has reportedly been holding internal discussions around a possible merger involving Tesla and xAI. The space exploration c...
Elon Musk has once again fueled merger speculation after reports said SpaceX is exploring a potential tie-up involving xAI and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) as it prepares for what could be one of the largest IPOs in history. SpaceX, xAI And Tesla: Merger Talk Gains Momentum SpaceX has reportedly been holding internal discussions around a possible merger involving Tesla and xAI. The space exploration company is reportedly targeting an IPO as early as June at a valuation of around $1.5 trillion, a move that would instantly make it one of the most valuable publicly traded firms in the world. Don't Miss: Missed Nvidia and Tesla? RAD Intel Could Be the Next AI Powerhouse — Just $0.85 a Share If there was a new fund backed by Jeff Bezos offering a 7-9% target yield with monthly dividends would you invest in it? Gene Munster Breaks Down The Odds On Thursday, Deepwater Asset Management's managing partner Gene Munster weighed in on X, calling the situation a classic example of "Elon thinking big." Munster outlined his view of how the scenario could play out over the next three years, assigning a 45% chance that Tesla acquires xAI, a 35% chance SpaceX buys xAI and a 20% probability that xAI remains independent. "My take: Investors would likely approve the deal (either SpaceX or Tesla buying xAI) because it’s Elon thinking big, future versions of Colossus belong in space," Munster wrote. Reuters reports SpaceX is in talks to merge with xAI. Over the next three years, I put the odds at: * 35% that SpaceX buys xAI * 45% Tesla buys xAI * 20% xAI remains standalone. SpaceX and Tesla have each invested $2B into xAI. My take: Investors would likely approve the… Both SpaceX and Tesla have already invested $2 billion each into xAI. Trending: Blue-chip art has historically outpaced the S&P 500 since 1995, and fractional investing is now opening this institutional asset class to everyday investors. Why AI Is Central To Musk's Strategy In a separate post, Munster said Musk's companies "will ...
Key Points Rising investment in AI infrastructure is fueling demand for specialty chips. As AI workloads continue to expand, memory and storage solutions will become the new bottleneck. Micron Technology stands to benefit from AI infrastructure's impact on the memory revolution. 10 stocks we like better than Micron Technology › In a move that may surprise nobody, artificial intelligence (AI) hyper...
Key Points Rising investment in AI infrastructure is fueling demand for specialty chips. As AI workloads continue to expand, memory and storage solutions will become the new bottleneck. Micron Technology stands to benefit from AI infrastructure's impact on the memory revolution. 10 stocks we like better than Micron Technology › In a move that may surprise nobody, artificial intelligence (AI) hyperscalers are planning to double down on their infrastructure spend this year. According to FactSet Research, big tech is forecast to spend over $500 billion expanding their data center footprints and procuring more chips in 2026. What investors are probably overlooking is that rising capital expenditures (capex) is not just good news for Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices, Broadcom, or Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » Read on to learn why Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) should be the AI chip stock on your radar this year and why I'm going to buy shares. Why is everyone talking about Micron? As the AI infrastructure era comes into focus, developers have their eyes on use cases in areas such as agentic AI, robotics, and autonomous systems. From a technical standpoint, these applications are far more sophisticated than building a chatbot. In essence, AI workloads are going to grow exponentially in the coming years as investments in training and inference scale. From a budgeting standpoint, this means that big tech is no longer acutely focused on procuring as many general-purpose chips as possible. Expanding AI workloads fuels demand for additional memory and storage. Micron is a major player in the world of high-bandwidth memory (HBM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), and NAND chips. Could Micron stock triple in 2026? Over the last year, shares of Micron have soared 277%. Indeed, with this level of momentum, ...