AlexSecret/iStock via Getty Images Manager perspective and outlook Despite the US government shutting down for 43 days, the US economy remained resilient. Growth was primarily driven by AI-related infrastructure, while consumer spending was another pillar of support. That said, the shutdown was a temporary drag on output, with estimates of a 1.6% reduction in fourth quarter GDP. Delayed release of...
AlexSecret/iStock via Getty Images Manager perspective and outlook Despite the US government shutting down for 43 days, the US economy remained resilient. Growth was primarily driven by AI-related infrastructure, while consumer spending was another pillar of support. That said, the shutdown was a temporary drag on output, with estimates of a 1.6% reduction in fourth quarter GDP. Delayed release of some economic data appeared to amplify uncertainty, while the October jobs and CPI report will likely never be released. The US Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate by 0.25% at both of its meetings in the fourth quarter. That said, decisions by members of the Federal Open Market Committee have become less unanimous, with October commentary indicating that continued rate cuts to support a slowing labor market are not a definitive outcome. The December vote was 9-3 vote, with three dissents for the first time in over five years. As such, many officials reiterated the importance of proceeding with caution, particularly regarding inflation headwinds abating before further rate cuts. The fourth quarter highlighted the US economy's resilience despite fiscal disruption and uncertainty about the pace of monetary easing. Concentrated equity gains and asymmetrical sector performance reinforced, in our view, the need for diversified strategies as policy and growth trajectories have remained fluid. Top issuers (% of total market value) Fund Index Carnival Corp 0.23 0.23 Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd 0.23 0.23 Ball Corp 0.22 0.22 Lululemon Athletica Inc 0.22 0.22 Freeport-McMoRan Inc 0.22 0.22 Gartner Inc 0.22 0.22 Boeing Co/The 0.22 0.22 Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc 0.22 0.22 General Electric Co 0.22 0.22 Linde PLC 0.22 0.22 Click to enlarge As of 12/31/25. Holdings are subject to change and are not buy/sell recommendations. Portfolio positioning In the fourth quarter of 2025, concentration in the US stock market increased, driven by the outsized performance of mega-cap compa...
The best stocks to hold forever are those businesses that benefit from consistent demand, have a long runway of growth, and possess a durable competitive advantage. Once these qualities are present, you can let time and compounding do the rest of the work. Amazon (AMZN 0.78%) and The TJX Companies (TJX 1.03%) fit that profile. Here's why these stocks could be excellent additions to your portfolio....
The best stocks to hold forever are those businesses that benefit from consistent demand, have a long runway of growth, and possess a durable competitive advantage. Once these qualities are present, you can let time and compounding do the rest of the work. Amazon (AMZN 0.78%) and The TJX Companies (TJX 1.03%) fit that profile. Here's why these stocks could be excellent additions to your portfolio. 1. Amazon Amazon's online retail business has made it one of the strongest brands in the world, driving more than $269 billion in annual revenue through its e-commerce platform. But the biggest reason the stock looks like a "forever" buy is that Amazon is also scaling highly profitable businesses outside of retail, such as cloud computing. Amazon Web Services (AWS) posted accelerating growth last year. Fourth-quarter segment revenue grew 24% year over year, putting AWS at roughly $142 billion in annualized revenue. Customers are choosing AWS for its cutting-edge services, such as Bedrock, which help companies build and deploy AI-powered applications. The AWS growth story is still early, as only about 10% to 15% of global IT spending has shifted from on-premise servers to the cloud. Because AWS accounts for roughly half of Amazon's total profit, further growth in this segment could significantly impact shareholder returns. Expand NASDAQ : AMZN Amazon Today's Change ( -0.78 %) $ -1.68 Current Price $ 212.65 Key Data Points Market Cap $2.3T Day's Range $ 211.35 - $ 216.98 52wk Range $ 161.38 - $ 258.60 Volume 1.6M Avg Vol 49M Gross Margin 50.29 % One of the company's key advantages is AWS's role in powering AI in Amazon's e-commerce business. For example, AWS's AI capabilities have supported Amazon's new shopping assistant, Rufus -- improving the shopping experience and helping drive higher purchase rates. It also powers product recommendations and optimizes delivery routes for Amazon's transportation network. The synergies between Amazon's cloud and online retail business cr...
Growth stocks can be volatile. Sometimes, they're beloved market darlings, with stock prices soaring on the wings of speculation and exciting business prospects. Just a few months later (or earlier), the same companies may be found in the proverbial bargain bin as investors seek stability and proven profits in times of crisis. This corner of the stock market isn't for the faint of heart. But the s...
Growth stocks can be volatile. Sometimes, they're beloved market darlings, with stock prices soaring on the wings of speculation and exciting business prospects. Just a few months later (or earlier), the same companies may be found in the proverbial bargain bin as investors seek stability and proven profits in times of crisis. This corner of the stock market isn't for the faint of heart. But the same volatility that might make me reach for the antacids can only set the stage for incredible long-term gains. When the stock of a great high-growth company is on fire sale, it's time to buy. On that note, let's check out a duo of formerly high-flying stock market sweethearts that have been swooning recently. One stock is almost back to its former highs, while the other stands a hair-raising 88% lower in three years. I'm talking about Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) and Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU), the service and platform masters of the media-streaming universe. Here's why you should add Roku and Netflix to your portfolio and hold them forever, for all intents and purposes. Spoiler alert: Both companies have a lot of growing left to do. A booming media market Let's start with Netflix's "long term view." This document, found on the company's investor-relations website, outlines Netflix's long-term business plan in great detail. It also offers an overview of the streaming market as a whole. It's a simple vision, really. Linear TV systems such as cable, satellite, and broadcast services have had their day, and streaming-video alternatives are taking over on a global level. The streaming experience is "on-demand, personalized, and available on any screen," freeing consumers from the tyranny of broadcast schedules or programming digital-video recorders. The streaming market itself is growing as more and more people gain access to broadband-level internet connections and suitable viewing devices. In the end, the old-school linear TV experience should become a seldom-used novelty act, putting th...
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TLDRs; NVDA shares edged higher after announcing $2 billion Nebius investment, signaling confidence in AI market expansion. GTC conference next week expected to set tone for Nvidia’s AI growth and chip roadmap. Thinking Machines deal highlights Nvidia’s role in powering next-generation AI data centers globally. Competitive pressures from AMD and Broadcom keep investors cautious despite strong AI p...
TLDRs; NVDA shares edged higher after announcing $2 billion Nebius investment, signaling confidence in AI market expansion. GTC conference next week expected to set tone for Nvidia’s AI growth and chip roadmap. Thinking Machines deal highlights Nvidia’s role in powering next-generation AI data centers globally. Competitive pressures from AMD and Broadcom keep investors cautious despite strong AI partnerships. 💥 Find the Next KnockoutStock! Get live prices, charts, and KO Scores from KnockoutStocks.com , the data-driven platform ranking every stock by quality and breakout potential. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) saw its stock climb modestly Wednesday, holding near $185 in premarket trading following news that the chipmaker is investing $2 billion into AI cloud company Nebius. The move marks another step in Nvidia’s aggressive push into artificial intelligence, coming just ahead of its annual GTC developer conference scheduled for March 16-19 in San Jose. Shares closed Tuesday at $184.77, up 1.16%, reflecting cautious optimism from investors who are closely watching AI deals as a key driver of long-term growth. The Nebius partnership underscores Nvidia’s strategy of aligning with cloud and AI players to build data-center capacity. Nebius aims to scale over five gigawatts of compute power by 2030, with facilities co-designed around Nvidia hardware, a move that could solidify the chipmaker’s central role in powering AI workloads globally. GTC Event Looms as Market Awaits Clarity The GTC conference next week is expected to provide investors with key updates on Nvidia’s product roadmap, including chips, AI factories, open models, and “agentic” systems, AI software designed to handle complex tasks with minimal human intervention. NVIDIA Corporation, NVDA CEO Jensen Huang will also host an analyst Q&A, where questions about scaling, networking, and next-generation platforms such as Vera Rubin and Feynman are anticipated. Analysts have emphasized the importance of this event in dete...