Starlink: To IPO or Not to IPO?

Currently, the object of much investor fascination is SpaceX, the company run by Elon Musk. As of today (a date which, as far as we know, is still valid), it’s valued at a rather startling $350 billion, making it the most valuable privately held technology company in existence. (Which is, of course, only valuable if someone else agrees it is, a rather shaky philosophical foundation if you think about it.)

Apple Stock’s Wobbly Adventures: What to Watch in 2025

Oh, don’t get me wrong! Apple still struts about with a gleaming market cap of $3.2 trillion, firmly nestled among the “Magnificent Seven.” However, behind those shiny doors, the stock has plummeted by a meager 14% this year, leaving it trailing behind its mystical peers. Only the electric steed Tesla has managed a more lackluster performance. What a curious pickle!

Market Mystique: The S&P 500’s Rare Dance with Destiny

Ah, the panorama of volatility—a fickle muse—calmed its tempestuous winds since the illustrious unveiling of high tariff rates by President Trump. Yet, the valiant market persists, undeterred by the relentless murmurings of tariffs, signs of economic dilapidation, and whispers echoing from the dusty chambers of governmental finance. Indeed, in a delightful irony, the market has performed a rare feat thrilling enough to arouse the curiosity of even the most jaded observer, accomplished only five times in the span of half a century. History, it seems, fashions its own predictions.

Nvidia: A Buy or a Bore?

The AI gold rush has made Nvidia the go-to vendor for data centers, which are basically server-filled warehouses where engineers sip overpriced coffee and whisper about “training models.” The company’s secret weapon? A combo of high-end GPUs and CUDA, a software platform that’s been around since 2007. That’s not a typo. It’s like finding out your favorite band has been around since your parents were cool.

Dividend Machines: Energy Income in 3 Acts

Imagine this: you put $2,000 into each of three carefully selected energy stocks. The numbers start to sing—a modest sum that blossoms into a steady stream of dividends. Clearway Energy, with its 5.52% yield, returns roughly $110.40 annually; Energy Transfer, at a robust 7.39%, dishes out about $147.80; and ConocoPhillips, a bit more modest at 3.26%, chips in $65.20. Altogether, that’s a neat $323.40 of passive income each year on a $6,000 investment. It’s like discovering that your old sweater still has a few hidden pockets.

Ultra-High-Yield Stocks: A Labyrinth of Dividends

When the COVID-19 pandemic descended upon the world, it cast a shadow over nursing homes and senior housing properties, a reflection of mortality itself. The virus, a malevolent librarian, rearranged the lives of the elderly, reducing occupancy rates and accelerating deaths. Amid this chaos, some healthcare real estate investment trusts (REITs)—Ventas (NYSE: VTR) and Welltower (NYSE: WELL)—chose to lower their dividends, as though bowing to the inevitable.