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Has the Tech Pullback Burst the AI Bubble?
Andy
Andy
yesterday
Has the Tech Pullback Burst the AI Bubble?
The past few weeks in early 2026 have been a dizzying ride for tech investors. After years of seemingly unstoppable growth, a significant pullback, especially among some of the software darlings, has prompted many to ask: Has the AI bubble finally po

JPM's Banking Build: $500 Monthly Bets Could Grow a Solid Five-Year Foundation
Investing Wise Academy
Investing Wise Academy
yesterday
JPM's Banking Build: $500 Monthly Bets Could Grow a Solid Five-Year Foundation
Five years ago, JPMorgan Chase $JPM shares were trading around $119 each. Today, it's closed at $322.40—a steady 171% increase that reflects its position as one of the world's strongest banks, earning reliably from consumer banking, investm

SU's Energy Steady: $500 Monthly Bets Could Fill a Five-Year Tank
Investing Wise Academy
Investing Wise Academy
5 days ago
SU's Energy Steady: $500 Monthly Bets Could Fill a Five-Year Tank
Five years ago, Suncor Energy $SU shares were trading around $17.26 each. Today, it's closed at $52.97—a solid 207% gain that reflects its position as one of Canada's largest integrated energy companies, producing oil sands, refining, and o

FIX's Construction Climb: $500 Monthly Bets Could Build a Five-Year Fortress
Investing Wise Academy
Investing Wise Academy
5 days ago
FIX's Construction Climb: $500 Monthly Bets Could Build a Five-Year Fortress
Five years ago, Comfort Systems USA $FIX shares were trading around $51 each. Today, it's closed at $1,142.10—a powerful 2,100%+ rise that reflects massive demand for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical services in commercial buildings, d

NU's Digital Banking Climb: $500 Monthly Bets Could Grow a Five-Year Balance
Investing Wise Academy
Investing Wise Academy
5 days ago
NU's Digital Banking Climb: $500 Monthly Bets Could Grow a Five-Year Balance
Five years ago, Nu Holdings $NU was just starting its public trading journey, with shares around $5–$6. Today, it's closed at $17.75—a very strong 206%+ rise that reflects its rapid expansion as Latin America's leading digital bank, offerin

LLY's Medicine Momentum: $500 Monthly Bets Could Grow a Five-Year Health Fund
Investing Wise Academy
Investing Wise Academy
5 days ago
LLY's Medicine Momentum: $500 Monthly Bets Could Grow a Five-Year Health Fund
Five years ago, Eli Lilly and Company $LLY shares were trading around $166 each. Today, it's closed at $1,037.15—a powerful 414% rise that comes from blockbuster success with weight-loss and diabetes drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound, plus strong prog

Why Dividends Still Matter
Ryne Williams
Ryne Williams
6 days ago
Why Dividends Still Matter
By now, you probably know that most of what I write about revolves around well-established, dividend-paying businesses. But a friend of mine (shoutout to Jose) recently asked if I would ever consider investing in something different. Specifically, he

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Why Your Spreadsheet is a Liar: The Hidden Psychology of True Wealth
Income Architect
Income Architect
last week
Why Your Spreadsheet is a Liar: The Hidden Psychology of True Wealth
If personal finance were actually about math, we’d all be millionaires with six-pack abs. We know the formulas. We know how to subtract expenses from income. But the most dangerous financial decisions aren’t made in Excel; they’re made in the dark of

VLO's Fuel Forward: $500 Monthly Bets Could Drive a Five-Year Tank
Investing Wise Academy
Investing Wise Academy
last week
VLO's Fuel Forward: $500 Monthly Bets Could Drive a Five-Year Tank
Five years ago, Valero Energy $VLO shares were trading around $59 each. Today, January 30, 2026, it's closed at $181.43—a strong 194% rise that reflects its position as one of the largest independent refiners in the world, turning crude oil into

WFRD's Energy Engine: $500 Monthly Bets Could Power a Five-Year Payoff
Investing Wise Academy
Investing Wise Academy
last week
WFRD's Energy Engine: $500 Monthly Bets Could Power a Five-Year Payoff
Five years ago, Weatherford International $WFRD shares were trading around $7.60 each. Today, January 30, 2026, it's closed at $94.08—a powerful 1,146% rise that reflects strong demand for its oilfield services, drilling tools, and digital solut

HOOD's Trading Trail: $500 Monthly Bets Could Chart a Five-Year Course
Investing Wise Academy
Investing Wise Academy
last week
HOOD's Trading Trail: $500 Monthly Bets Could Chart a Five-Year Course
Five years ago, Robinhood Markets $HOOD shares were trading around $35.15 each (post-IPO adjustment). Today, it's closed at $106.99—a sturdy 204% rise that comes from its growth as a commission-free trading app, expanding to crypto, retirement a

3 Dividend Kings For Long-Term Income
Sure Dividend
Sure Dividend
2 weeks ago
Regular dividend increases each year, even during recessions, are critical for dividend growth investors. This makes the Dividend Kings a great source of stocks that can provide long-term passive income. The Dividend Kings have each increased their

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