AI momentum, backed by quantitative and fundamental analysis, has revolutionized investing with data-driven strategies. Quantitative models use AI to analyze vast datasets, spotting market trends like earnings revisions. Fundamental analysis employs AI to evaluate financials and sentiment. This dual approach enhances performance, speeds up portfolio rebalancing, and improves risk management, transforming decision-making and efficiency in the investment landscape.

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Jason Hsu provides insights into the evolving macroeconomic landscape and its impact on global markets. From inflation and the potential effects of "Trump 2.0" to AI bubbles and the future of emerging markets, Jason will offer critical perspectives on the current economic environment and how investors should position their portfolios for the long term. 

As President Trump asserts his economic dominance, the US dollar is just getting stronger, so everything the US imports naturally gets cheaper. As a result, the projected inflation from the proposed tariffs is slow to materialize. The real goal of the Trump tariffs is to collect new revenue for the Federal government, so income taxes can be reduced or eliminated. Overall, we are in the midst of an economic Renaissance that is expected to create more companies to "onshore" and divert their operations to the US. 

On Feb. 19, 2025, Super Micro Computer jumped 74% from a Dec. 2024 low. An independent auditor had wiped clean the company's allegations of accounting irregularities. With year-over-year revenue growth of 55% (at the time), the future looked bright for the company. SMCI's price/earnings ratio of 16 (compared to Nvidia's 37) seemed like a bargain. Yet, the gains were fleeting. Within two weeks, the shares had dropped 47%. 
In April, Nvidia plunged to a low of $94/share after hitting a high of $153 in January. It's back to $135/share, but how long will it last? Is the Saudi deal announced recently the fuel Nvidia needs to soar even higher? Will the Taiwan Semiconductor Arizona chip factory help Nvidia to mitigate the impact of tariffs? Is all of this factored into the share price already? Why has there been so much volatility?
Picking stocks in a world where share prices sink and soar with such wild swings equires a great deal of babysitting, peering into crystal balls, factoring in the impact of tariffs, adding a splash of consumer sentiment, and then pitting all of that against expensive equity prices and an economy that is slowing down. So, should you be trying to outwit Wall Street's hedge funds, or is there a better way to invest in hot, volatile industries such as artificial intelligence and breakthrough technology that puts us on the right side of the trade?

Basin Ventures is a leader in energy asset management, focusing on non-operated working interests. With over 100 years of combined experience, our team has directly managed and deployed $1.25 billion since 2014, across numerous energy sector and other projects.  Our basin-agnostic approach enhances returns and minimizes risk. By utilizing a robust network of industry contacts, we gain early market insights and access high-quality opportunities. Come learn about our current 2025 Spring Fund with strong tax advantages and other opportunities planned for the year.

CORE Tax Deeds attempts to simplify and improve the process of purchasing redeemable tax deeds at auctions in Texas. We aim to reduce the risk to investors and make the process more efficient and profitable.

Donald Trump is a consequential and market-moving president. Halfway through the announcement of reciprocal tariffs and their implementation, we'll take stock of what we know, what we don't know, and most importantly, what we should look at to foresee the next big moves.

40-year investment advisory industry veteran Roger Conrad highlights the future of electricity and the best ways to build real wealth safely in America’s essential growth industry.