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Walmart, that titan of thrift, is frequently dismissed as a relic – a purveyor of practicality in a world obsessed with novelty. But to underestimate it is to mistake consistency for stagnation. It is, after all, far easier to build an empire on solid foundations than to chase mirages. The question, then, is not whether Walmart is a technological marvel, but whether it is a shrewd custodian of capital, and a generous benefactor to those who seek a dependable income.

First, we have MP Materials, a company boasting the sole large-scale rare earth mining and processing facility in North America. A most impressive claim, one might think! Their Mountain Pass mine in California, they assure us, is a veritable treasure trove. They’ve even taken the bold step of ceasing sales to China, a gesture of patriotic fervor or shrewd calculation? One wonders. They speak of a “mine-to-magnet” supply chain, a grand ambition indeed. And now, they are constructing the “10X Facility,” promising a tenfold increase in magnet production. A most ambitious undertaking, and one which, should it succeed, would surely enrich its shareholders. But is it built on solid ground, or merely on the shifting sands of optimism? They aim to become a titan, but one must ask: are they truly masters of their domain, or merely players in a game far larger than themselves?

Badger Meter, a company that solves water problems, had a bad day. Shares dropped. Eleven percent. A lot, when you think about it. People stopped buying their water solutions. Or maybe they just found a different way to get water. It doesn’t really matter. Then there was Meta, Microsoft, and Tesla. All reporting. All trying to convince us they’re still relevant.

Paying attention to this company is…reasonable. Here are three numbers to consider. Three little clues in the grand, indifferent universe of consumer spending.

But let’s not be deceived by temporary exuberance. A stock price, much like a well-told tale, requires a solid foundation. Lemonade, alas, remains a narrative still under construction. Profitability, that elusive mistress, continues to play hard to get. And in a market teeming with insurance providers, innovation alone isn’t enough to guarantee a lasting fortune. It’s a bit like opening a new kiosk selling snow in the Sahara – a clever idea, perhaps, but one with limited long-term prospects.

One observes, with a certain detached curiosity, the eagerness with which investors embrace narratives of revival. The stock, though diminished from its recent peak, still bears the marks of a year past filled with optimism – a doubling of value, a testament to the power of hope, or perhaps, a collective suspension of judgment. But to assess the present situation as merely a “dip” to be “bought” is to engage in a dangerous simplification, to ignore the deeper currents at play within this technological behemoth.

If one were to seek a company that actually fabricates the very stuff of this digital dreamscape, one might turn to Micron Technology (MU +6.00%). They deal in the ephemeral, yes – NAND flash and DRAM – but unlike BigBear.ai’s algorithmic phantoms, Micron’s products are decidedly tangible. And, crucially, in demand. The current scramble for AI infrastructure has created a veritable gold rush for memory manufacturers, and Micron finds itself, quite comfortably, holding a pickaxe. Their Chief Business Officer, Sumit Sadana, casually mentioned being “more than sold out” – a phrase that carries a certain understated elegance, don’t you think? – a condition that suggests a rather propitious future. By 2030, the anticipated expenditure on AI infrastructure is projected to reach a staggering $3 to $4 trillion – a sum that allows for a generous margin of error, and, more importantly, a substantial potential for dividends. Unlike our ursine friend, Micron’s sales are not merely holding steady; they are ascending, and with a pleasing regularity. First-quarter revenue rose a substantial 57% to $13.6 billion, accompanied by a 167% surge in non-GAAP earnings per share to $4.78 – numbers that speak with a clarity that algorithms can only aspire to.

The fund itself, DFGP, is a mosaic of debt – a global gathering of promises, some sturdy and well-rated, others carrying the faintest tremor of risk. It represents a deliberate reaching outward, a desire to gather yield from the far corners of the financial world. As of December 31st, 2025, this accumulation accounts for 2.57% of DiNuzzo’s $919.22 million in managed assets – a significant, yet contained, portion of the whole. Consider the larger picture: DFCF at $103.99 million, DFSD at $97.99 million, DFUS at $87.34 million… these are the established trees in the portfolio’s forest, while DFGP remains a sapling, nurtured with cautious optimism.