Good MorningU.S. markets stayed focused on AI and big tech, with NVIDIA among the most actively traded names and slipping modestly on the day. Disney’s surprise $1 billion investment in OpenAI to license iconic characters for its Sora video tool underscored how media companies are racing to monetize generative AI, while a wrongful-death lawsuit naming OpenAI and Microsoft adds a legal overhang for the sector.
Beyond the Magnificent Seven, writers flagged renewed interest in small-cap AI and quantum names and a push toward standardized performance metrics in quantum computing — themes that could reshape investor positioning into 2026. Expect market drivers to remain a mix of AI licensing deals, legal and regulatory developments, and incoming macro data. Featured: Are we ignoring the same signal Wall Street ignored in 1929? (Ad) 
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Earnings season has concluded, the Federal Reserve has cut another 25 basis points, and investors are now focused on whether the S&P 500 can reach the 7,000 mark by year’s end. Yet, not all stocks have enjoyed the recent bullish momentum. These three companies were recently downgraded by... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Tech forecaster George Gilder - who identified Amazon when it was still just an online bookstore and predicted mobile computing years before the iPhone - has identified three companies he calls the 'Trillion Dollar Triangle.'
One of them went public just weeks ago. Demand for its technology is already outpacing supply, with major AI players among its biggest customers. Gilder says this kind of supply crunch is the tell that a new technology is transitioning from possibility to inevitability. | | Discover the three companies behind the Trillion Dollar Triangle today |
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As markets head toward year-end, the semiconductor sector continues to outpace broader indexes, powered by surging AI demand and a strong rally off November’s V-shaped bottom. In a recent conversation with MarketBeat, semiconductor expert Marc Chaikin shared his outlook for chips and highlig... Read the Full Story |
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Oracle’s (NYSE: ORCL) stock price plunged following its fiscal year 2026 (FY2026) Q2 earnings release in mid-December because of its mixed results. However, weak as the revenue may be, the company is undergoing a strategic transformation supported by AI that will cement its position as a l... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Adam O'Dell - the analyst who recommended Palantir before it became the top S&P 500 performer - has identified a new venture quietly incubating inside Tesla. It has nothing to do with EVs, AI, or robotics, yet it generated $12 billion in 2025 alone.
Blackstone calls the broader opportunity a $23 trillion investment runway. Adam believes investors who position themselves before July 22 are early. He's also giving away a free ticker pick in his latest briefing. | | Watch Adam O'Dell's full briefing and get his free ticker now |
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A handful of trillion-dollar corporations, known as the Magnificent Seven, have been the driving force behind the stock market's narrative and most of its recent returns. These companies established the bedrock of today's digital economy. Nevertheless, even the most robust businesses are ultimatel... Read the Full Story |
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The era of buying stock based on science fiction potential has finally ended. Throughout 2025, the quantum computing sector underwent a massive, necessary shift in investor sentiment. The market stopped asking theoretical questions about infinite power and started demanding standardized performanc... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | With OpenAI and Anthropic moving closer to the IPO spotlight, AI excitement could spill into several public-market sectors this summer - and most investors may chase the obvious names too late.
A free report identifies 7 stocks positioned around themes that could matter most this summer: AI infrastructure, energy demand, travel, entertainment, home improvement, and more. Built for a market where leadership may rotate quickly. | | Download 7 Best Stocks to Own in Summer 2026 for free |
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On Monday, Dec. 15, AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) is scheduled to launch its next-generation satellite, BlueBird 6, which is expected to bolster the company’s space-based cellular broadband network while also serving as a litmus test for the Midland, Texas-based firm’s ability to ramp... Read the Full Story |
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When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing, large and mega-cap stocks have captured the majority of investor attention. All of the Magnificent Seven companies play some role in AI, from NVIDIA’s (NASDAQ: NVDA) advanced chips to Tesla’s (NASDAQ: TSLA) pursuit of... Read the Full Story |
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The winter season often marks a distinct shift in the economic landscape, presenting investors with an opportunity to recalibrate their portfolios. While the colder months can bring market volatility, they also clarify the winners in specific industries that thrive on seasonal demand. Growth inves... Read the Full Story |
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There are no sure things in investing. However, reliable patterns can help investors make informed decisions. One such pattern is that stocks that underperform a market index in one year tend to outperform in the following year.
That may seem simplistic, but experienced traders know that the tren... Read the Full Story |
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Shares of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) closed around $445 on Tuesday, Dec. 9, extending a three-week rally that has seen the stock gain almost 15% from its mid-November low.
It remains one of the most polarizing names in the market—some see it as the defining growth story of the decade, whil... Read the Full Story |
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Friday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Evergy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity in the United States. The company generates electricity through coal, landfill gas, uranium, and natural gas and oil sources, as well as solar, wind, other renewable sources. It serves residences, commercial firms, industrials, municipalities, and other electric utilities. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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