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Artificial intelligence is at its Big Bang moment, according to a major investment research company.Executives at TeslaTSLA Inc. (TSLA) revealed last week new upgrades to Optimus, the firm’s bipedal robot. Morgan StanleyMS researchers believe a Cambrian Explosion is near, leading to explosive growth for Tesla.Investors should buy shares...

There might be a way to get the performance of owning stocks without most of the risk. This prospect, along with a solid stream of income, is the principal pitch of the Simplify Volatility Premium (SVOL) exchanged traded fund from Simplify Asset Management, a New York city registered investment advisor. Investors seeking income should tread...

Apple Inc. is an industry leader in high-end, custom microprocessors, yet the iPhone maker is being upstaged by an unlikely source. The implications for investors are huge.Executives at Apple announced October that new computers will get updated processors. The only problem is those chips are already second-rate to a Qualcomm (QCOM) offering.Investors...

Interest rates are rising, and corporate leaders are worried about shrinking consumer demand.TeslaTSLA shares plummeted on October after Elon Musk, chief executive, warned that higher interest rates are negatively impacting sales. Musk also spoke about the challenges of wringing out efficiencies in new products.  Investors should use the...

Taylor Swift is killing it. The pop music sensation is extending her brand beyond music to movies and fun experiences. Retailers call this funflation, and they worry consumers will curtail spending on the stuff they sell.Investors should avoid electronics retailers like Best Buy (BBY).Taylor Swift transcends boundaries in ways few artists have been...

Some really smart people are taking a keen interest in clean energy. This is what investors should do now.Bill Gates made headlines in September when he characterized tree planting as an idiotic response to climate change. These days the Microsoft founder is all-in on decarbonization.Investors should buy Occidental Petroleum (OXY).Elon Musk appeared...

The regulators are coming for big tech. It's not what it seems. This is what investors need to know.European regulators outlined in early September the benefits of the Digital Markets Act, a framework designed to curb anti-competitive practices at six tech gatekeepers. The DMA will benefit big tech platforms. Investors should buy Meta Platforms...

Power companies are scrambling to meet accelerating energy needs, and it is a big opportunity for investors. Virtual power plants are coming. Two Tesla (TSLA) VPPs were approved in August by the state of Texas. The pilot project allows homeowners with power backup systems to sell energy back to the power grid, improving overall reliability. It's...