As the world enters 2025, the critical issue we are facing is Peak Crude Oil, relative to population.

Among the top five best-performing S&P 500 stocks, two (Palantir and NVIDIA) are directly tied to AI, while two others (Vistra and GE Vernova) benefit indirectly through increased energy demand.

Debt bloats the global economy. Spending and debt, rather than savings and prudent investment, form the foundation of economic development.

The big cycle of the Dow is still working, and it should be a good year in 2025.

​​​​​​​Shares of were moving higher to start the week, after the AI chipmaker’s stock rose nearly 5% in early trading on strong results from a partner firm.