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Imagine a storied old chef deciding to split his kitchen into two—each specializing in its own cuisine—hoping that one can flourish without the other dragging it down. That’s what Medtronic is doing with its diabetes care unit. This division, announced recently, is set to become a standalone, publicly traded entity. The logic? Well, while diabetes devices have been nudging forward faster than the rest of Medtronic’s platter, they’ve also held margins hostage, much like an overenthusiastic guest who hogs the last slice of cake. During 2025, this segment contributed 8% to total revenue but only 4% to operating profits—meaning it’s a good revenue source but not quite the cash cow management wants. The rest of Medtronic’s business isn’t exactly sprinting ahead either, but it’s more profitable. So, by shedding the slower-growing, more expensive-to-manufacture bits, and focusing on higher-margin opportunities, the company hopes to better navigate the tightrope of tariffs and macroeconomic upheavals. Plus, it’s relaxing the grip on its consumer-facing side, perhaps acknowledging that the healthcare world is more complicated than simply selling to hospitals—think of it as moving from a busy train station to a more manageable boutique.

The AI arms race is no longer a metaphor—it’s a full-blown psychotic break. And the tickets are priced in volatility.

In this dry season—this hard-turning world—three names drift in with the promise of storms yet to break: Alibaba (BABA), Lululemon Athletica (LULU), and VF Corp (VFC). The buying of stocks is an old act in a new world, and the wise smallholder invests not in a dream but in the possibility that the cards may, for once, break kindly.

Amazon (AMZN) isn’t just selling you books anymore—it’s selling you algorithms. While its online stores and third-party sellers still dominate revenue, the real magic happens in AWS, where AI is the glitter glue holding the whole shebang together. Management’s $100 billion CAPEX splurge in 2025? Less a budget line and more a love letter to silicon.

AbbVie (ABBV) isn’t just a Dividend Champion; it’s a Dividend King. Because why stop at 25 years when you can stretch it to 53? Its 3.39% yield is as comforting as a warm blanket made of shareholder expectations—and just as likely to catch fire. I’m keeping an eye on it because nothing excites me more than potential tariffs on pharmaceutical imports. President Trump’s latest threat to turn drugmakers into fiscal piñatas? Let’s just say it’s the kind of chaos I’d bet on a roulette wheel with three extra zeros.

But the question hangs like a fog—does this upheaval represent an opportunity, a crack in the seemingly impenetrable wall of an AI venture promising progress, or merely a reflection of the inexorable decay lurking beneath the veneer of innovation? The market, that labyrinthine and capricious beast, often whispers promises of redemption only to drown them swiftly in the deafening noise of chaos.

There’s this nagging feeling, isn’t there? That you’ve missed the boat. That everyone else is already several stops ahead on the crypto-train, and you’re dithering on the platform with a lukewarm coffee and a growing sense of panic. You read about the price increases, and think, “Oh, it’s too late now,” which is precisely what I thought about yoga. And organic food. And basic financial literacy. But maybe, just maybe, it isn’t.

For the weary investor, the cycle is a cruel jest. What was once deemed safe now flickers, and what was cast aside now beckons. In this maelstrom, Vici Properties (VICI) emerges—not as a fleeting trend, but as a relic of enduring structure. A REIT that owns the bones of casinos and entertainment halls, it stands as a testament to the quiet tenacity of those who navigate the labyrinth of capital.

Is this the golden goose of AI, or are we about to make a colossal social blunder by buying in? Let’s dissect this like a bad waiter’s explanation of why the soup was cold.

Last quarter, revenue soared 151% to $29 million, with projections pegging it at $167 million for 2025. And there’s a $1.2 billion backlog waiting in the wings. In this cutthroat game, such figures are as intoxicating as a moonlit speakeasy.