How'd you like a 23% raise? I'd love to give it to you. Unfortunately, I don't have that kind of power. You don't hear much about double-digit raises these days. But that’s exactly what just happened at one Silicon Valley company. You see, a chip-supply firm just boosted its dividend… read more »
Friday, August 11, 2023Four years ago, my wife and I visited our daughter, Kendall, who was studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain. On the trip, I made a point to converse with the locals in Spanish. I can still remember a long chat I had with a cab driver, who even complimented me on… read more »
Tuesday, August 8, 2023The mental state of America's IT professionals can be summed up in two words: Choice overload. This term perfectly describes a state in which you have so many options, it becomes impossible to make a choice — i.e., you're overloaded. As it happens, this state also relates to a trend… read more »
Friday, August 4, 2023I'm on the fence about taking a vacation this year. I’m seeing too many headlines lately about delayed or cancelled flights! The thing is, all these delays and cancellations are indicative of a massive travel boom... And there are exciting investment opportunities within this trend — if you know where… read more »
Tuesday, August 1, 2023When I wrote you on November 15th, I told you about a chip company. At the time, the company was best-known for its graphics chips. But as I explained, I believed it was set for massive gains as it jumped into the race to equip cars with self-driving features. If… read more »
Friday, July 28, 2023If there's one IPO that'll go down in history as being overhyped by Wall Street, it's Rivian Automotive (RIVN). Rivian went public in November of 2021. At the time, it looked like it might become the Tesla (TSLA) of pickup trucks. Shares debuted at $78 and quickly soared to $179.… read more »
Tuesday, July 25, 2023The continued pell-mell release of Artificial Intelligence ("AI") applications is stirring up some fond memories. No, it's not because I was considered a "techie" kid. In fact, as a boomer of a certain age, I didn't even grow up with tech gadgets (unless you count transistor radios, of course). My… read more »
Friday, July 21, 2023In the massive U.S. defense and aerospace sectors, a $200 million buyout probably doesn't stop you in your tracks. After all, these two sectors are worth a combined $870 billion. Moreover, there are dozens of companies in these sectors that bring in $200 million – and often more – in… read more »
Tuesday, July 18, 2023If you've been following financial news lately, you've no doubt seen a steady diet of stories about Artificial Intelligence ("AI"). I get it. Following the debut of ChatGPT, the first true consumer-facing AI application, Wall Street has been enamored with a field I’ve been following for at least 20 years.… read more »
Friday, July 14, 2023The Beatles are getting back together! Considering that half of the legendary rock group has passed away, this is pretty impressive. Today, I'll explain how it's happening, and how we can potentially profit from it. Getting the Band Back Together As arguably the two most recognizable faces from The Beatles,… read more »
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