Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) has been hot. From semiconductors, to software and social media end users, and especially datacenter infrastructure and energy demand, we have seen stock prices soaring (see table below). However, one name that stands out for both massive AI growth and an extremely low valuation, is Super Micro Computer (SMCI). Obviously, SMCI has warts on it (e.g. their auditor resigned, they’ve been dropped from the Nasdaq 100 and volatility has been extraordinary). However, SMCI has remained a critical part of the AI megatrend, and CEO Charles Liang believes 2025 could be a banner year (thanks, in large part, to the accelerating shift from Hopper to Blackwell GPUs). After reviewing the AI landscape and the SMCI particulars, I conclude with my strong opinion on investing.
New Trade: Sold 100% of this High-Flying AI Software Stock
This is a quick note to let readers know I have just sold 100% of my shares in this high-flying big-data software AI company. It has been an incredible ride (the shares are up several hundred percent since purchasing, but the valuation has just gotten to high, and it appears a new sell-off may intensify.
Super Micro: Epic Rally Ahead
5 Big Yield Portfolios, $2 Million Nest Egg Edition
There are a lot of people that demand “big yield” from their investment portfolios. And they demand it, pursue it and define it, in widely different ways. In this report, I review 5 different big-yield portfolio strategies (ranging from 10%+ yields, monthly-pay strategies, and dividends versus distributions) for investors with $2 million in investable assets (or thereabouts), as well as a handful of risks and mistakes to avoid. I conclude with my strong opinion on which strategy is best.
Palo Alto Networks: 25 Powerful Software Stocks, Big Upside
Software stocks have been on fire lately, with names like Palantir, Fortinet and Atlassian posting big post-earnings gains. Here is a look at the most highly-rated software stocks set to report earnings over the next 3-weeks, with the potential for more big post-earnings surprise gains ahead (below), plus a closer look at Palo Alto Networks in particular.
Palantir: Earnings Update, Valuation, Big Growth Ahead 🚀
Updated: Top 10 Big-Yields + High Income NOW Portfolio
As markets get volatile, income-focused investing continues to deliver the steady cash flow many investors want and need. We're sharing our updated Top 10 Big Yields and High Income NOW Portfolio. The ratings have changed as market prices have moved, but the opportunities and "buy under" prices remain fairly consistent and so does the big steady income. Current Yield: 9.3%.
Meta CEO, Zuckerberg: Unfazed by DeepSeek AI
One positive theme that emerged from Meta’s quarterly earning call this week is that CEO Mark Zuckerberg seems largely unfazed by the threat of new Artificial Intelligence competitor, DeepSeek. Instead, the guy is aggressively focused on growth and opportunities ahead. Here are five (5) Mark Zuckerberg quotes from the call that stood out as impressive and encouraging for Meta’s continued high-growth trajectory.
PDO: 10 Big-Yield PIMCO CEFs, Compared
If you like your investments to pay big monthly income, PIMCO is the bond fund industry leader, with lots of double-digit yields to choose from. This report compares data on 10 taxable PIMCO closed-end funds (CEFs), and explains why the Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund (PDO) is particularly attractive right now.
Some Thoughts on Nvidia (-17%) Versus DeepSeek AI
So Artificial Intelligence (AI) darling of the world, Nvidia (NVDA), was down 17% on Monday following news that China startup, DeepSeek, had created an AI application “superior” to US leaders (e.g. OpenAI), and DeepSeek had accomplished this on only a tiny fraction of the budget. Specifically, DeepSeek doesn’t need all those expensive Nvidia chips that the rest of the world has been spending hundreds of billions of dollars on. Here are 5 lessons for Nvidia investors to keep in mind.
3 Sizzling Hot Stocks, 2 Letter Reason: A.I.
Apple: Time to Sell Your Shares?
Apple (AAPL) shares have been weak this year as compared to other mega-cap names (as you can see in the chart below). And with iPhone market share falling in China, some investors are wondering if it’s time to dump their shares. Here are five (5) key points to consider, followed by my personal opinion on selling versus buying and/or holding the shares.
AMD: A Top AI Megatrend Play, On Sale
Advanced Micro Devices’ (AMD) revenue has been growing rapidly. This is because of its datacenter tie in with Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and the great cloud migration and digital revolution. However, the shares have been falling, sitting near a 52-week low. In this report, we review the business, the AI megatrend, AMD’s valuation and the big risk factors for investors. We conclude with our strong opinion on investing.
PIMCO Big-Yield Bond CEFs: Update
As you can see in the following table, PIMCO offers some compelling bond fund CEFs, yielding 10%+, paid monthly. However, you might also want to take a look at the current distribution coverage ratios, price premiums (versus NAV), and share prices (versus 5-year range) before investing, as you can see below.
AI-Datacenter Boom: 7 Energy Stocks to Benefit
4 Good Stocks
With the turn of every new year, stock market pundits love to look at what performed best and worst last year, as if that magically gives them some hidden wisdom about what will perform the best in the year ahead. And while momentum and contrarian investment philosophies may both have some merit, a better bet is always to invest in businesses that are fundamentally promising in the years ahead, and also trading at reasonable valuations. In the report, we take a closer look at “4 Good Stocks,” all of which appear extremely promising in the year (and years) ahead, assuming of course you are a patient investor looking to make a lot of money.
75 Big-Yield CEFs: Compelling Pricing
Monolithic Power: Very Tempting Post Pullback
Shares of Kirkland Washington based chipmaker, Monolithic Power Systems, are getting very tempting again. We dumped 100% of our shares back in August in the $800’s, and they now trade below $600. The company’s diverse end-market strategy is expected to produce ~+20% revenue growth this year and next, while producing above 20% net margins and trading at only 1.7x forward PEG ratio (price-to-earnings / growth) and with a 5-year expected EPS growth rate estimate of 25%… impressive!
40+ Big-Yield BDCs Compared (Big Dividends Report)
Top 10 Growth Stocks (December Update) + Disciplined Growth Portfolio
The Top 10 Growth Stocks tear sheet has been updated for December, and so has the complete Disciplined Growth Portfolio. As a reminder, these are NOT “swinging for the fences” types of strategies (although the Disciplined Growth Portfolio is up nearly 40% this year). Rather, they are disciplined, long-term, real money strategies, and they are beating the living pants off “Vanguard Target Date funds.”