Remember when Silicon Valley VCs were the kingmakers of tech? When getting funded by Andreessen Horowitz or Sequoia was like getting knighted by the tech gods? Well, plot twist: there's a new sheriff in town, and it's wearing a suit, tie, and probably has a security clearance. The U.S. government has quietly become the world's most powerful venture capitalist. And honestly? It's kind of working. While everyone's been obsessing over Nvidia's earnings and whether AI is in a bubble (spoiler: people have been asking that question since ChatGPT launched), Washington has been playing a completely ...

Look, we get it. You've been riding the mega-cap tech wave like everyone else, watching your portfolio grow fat on Apple and Microsoft gains. But Goldman Sachs just dropped some advice that might make you rethink your entire strategy for 2026: it's time to diversify, people. Greg Calnon from Goldman Sachs Asset Management basically said what we've all been thinking but were too scared to admit – the AI party doesn't have to end, but maybe it's time to invite some other guests to the dance floor. Small Caps: The Scrappy Underdogs First up: small-cap stocks. While everyone's been throwing mon...

So Nvidia just had to send out a memo basically saying "We're not crooks, we promise!" Which, let's be honest, is never a great look. It's like when your friend insists they're "totally fine" after their third tequila shot – technically possible, but you're keeping an eye on them. Here's the drama: NVDA has been absolutely crushing it, up over 1,000% in three years thanks to the AI gold rush. Everyone and their grandmother wants those sweet, sweet GPUs to power their ChatGPT dreams. The company is now worth $4.3 trillion, which is more than most countries' entire economies. Wild times. But s...

Remember when China "banned" Bitcoin mining back in 2021? Well, plot twist: they're quietly back in the game, and it's actually kind of genius. Here's the tea: while everyone was busy watching the U.S. and Russia duke it out for crypto mining supremacy, China has been sneaking back into the top three like that friend who says they're "totally done with their ex" but keeps sliding into their DMs. The numbers don't lie. China now controls about 14% of global Bitcoin hashrate, sitting pretty behind the U.S. (37.75%) and Russia (15.5%). Not bad for a country that supposedly banned the whole thin...

Look, we get it. For the past couple years, your investment strategy has basically been "buy big tech and pray." And honestly? It worked pretty well. But Goldman Sachs just dropped their 2026 outlook, and spoiler alert: they think it's time to branch out a little. Greg Calnon from Goldman Sachs Asset Management basically said what we've all been thinking but were too scared to admit: maybe there's life beyond the Magnificent 7. Revolutionary stuff, right? Here's the thing though – this isn't about abandoning your beloved mega-cap darlings. It's about not putting all your eggs in the "AI will...

Remember when picking winning tech stocks meant following venture capitalists around Silicon Valley like some kind of financial paparazzi? Well, plot twist: the real money is now following a different crowd – the folks in Washington D.C. who wear suits that cost more than your car. Here's what's happening: The U.S. government has basically decided to cosplay as a mega venture capital fund, except instead of funding the next food delivery app, they're throwing serious cash at companies they think will help America win the AI arms race. And honestly? It's working out pretty well for early inves...

Remember when finding the next big tech stock meant following venture capitalists around Palo Alto? Well, plot twist: now you should probably be stalking government officials in D.C. instead. Here's what happened while everyone was arguing about whether Nvidia's earnings were "perfect" or just "really, really good": The U.S. government quietly decided to become the world's most powerful venture capitalist. And honestly? They're crushing it. We're talking about a modern Manhattan Project for AI, except instead of building bombs, they're building portfolios. The feds are taking actual equity s...

So here's the thing about picking stocks from the Magnificent Seven – it's like choosing your favorite Avenger. Everyone's got an opinion, and they're all probably wrong except yours, right? Well, Gene Munster from Deepwater Asset Management just threw his hat in the ring, and his pick might surprise you. Forget about the usual suspects hogging all the AI spotlight – this guy thinks Alphabet is about to have its main character moment. Now, before you roll your eyes and mutter "Google? Really?", hear me out. The search giant has been playing the long game while everyone else was busy having C...

Look, I get it. When you think Tesla, you think electric cars and Elon tweeting at 3 AM. But here's the plot twist nobody saw coming: Tesla might be about to become the AI chip king, and frankly, it's kind of genius. While everyone's been obsessing over whether Tesla can hit its delivery targets, the company has been quietly building something way more interesting. They've got an entire team designing AI chips in-house – not just buying them off the shelf like most companies, but actually creating custom silicon that's already powering millions of their cars. Think about it: every Tesla on t...

Remember when your bank thought Bitcoin was just "internet funny money"? Well, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) just told every other U.S. bank to hold their beer. The fintech darling became the first nationally chartered U.S. bank to let customers buy, sell, and hold crypto directly in their regular checking and savings accounts. No separate apps, no sketchy exchanges that might disappear overnight – just Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana sitting right next to your grocery money. This isn't SoFi's first crypto rodeo, though. They actually paused their previous crypto offering in 2023 to get the...