Lastest Stories by Austin Smith

: Alphabet Breakup: The U.S. government may force Alphabet to split, with advertising and Android as key assets. Android’s Potential: Android could be more valuable if monetized separately....
: Concentration of Wealth: Elon Musk’s fortune is primarily tied to Tesla, making him less liquid despite his massive net worth. Comparison to Other Billionaires: Unlike diversified billionaires...
: TikTok exits the music streaming business, creating opportunities for competitors. Spotify likely benefits most from TikTok’s departure. TikTok’s younger user base may not have been interested...
: AI, Bitcoin mining, and data centers are rapidly increasing electricity demand. Renewable energy sources alone can’t meet the growing energy needs. Companies like Microsoft are investing in...
: VST is the top-performing S&P 500 stock, outperforming Nvidia. Utility stocks are in demand due to reliable dividends and expected interest rate cuts. Consider smaller utility stocks or the...
: Concentration of Wealth: Elon Musk’s fortune is primarily tied to Tesla, making him less liquid despite his massive net worth. Comparison to Other Billionaires: Unlike diversified billionaires...
: TikTok exits the music streaming business, creating opportunities for competitors. Spotify likely benefits most from TikTok’s departure. TikTok’s younger user base may not have been interested...
: AI, Bitcoin mining, and data centers are rapidly increasing electricity demand. Renewable energy sources alone can’t meet the growing energy needs. Companies like Microsoft are investing in...
: Stellantis may lay off 50% of its North American workforce and outsource jobs due to struggles in the U.S. market. Jeep faces increasing competition from brands like Hyundai and Kia, threatening...
: Prudence in spending is crucial for extending the longevity of retirement savings. Moving to a lower-cost area or tax-friendly state can significantly increase the value of your retirement funds....
: Retirement needs vary by location and income sources. A million dollars is solid, but conservative investments are key. Include home value and other assets in retirement planning. One of the best...
: John Ive, former Apple design head, is partnering with OpenAI to develop an AI-based hardware product. The collaboration could disrupt consumer electronics, drawing parallels to how Microsoft and...
: Prudence in spending is crucial for extending the longevity of retirement savings. Moving to a lower-cost area or tax-friendly state can significantly increase the value of your retirement funds....
: Retirement needs vary by location and income sources. A million dollars is solid, but conservative investments are key. Include home value and other assets in retirement planning. One of the best...
: Intel missed key markets like smartphones and AI, leading to its decline. A potential Qualcomm-Intel merger would be challenging and may not boost their AI presence. Investing in Intel is risky,...