Entrepreneur Mark Cuban is one of the few billionaires who doesn't pretend it was all grit and genius. He's said it repeatedly: Luck plays a key role in building massive wealth. Speaking on computer scientist Lex Fridman's podcast, Cuban said that after years in entrepreneurship, he doesn't believe any business plan can guarantee billionaire status. He said if he had to start over, reaching $1 million would be doable, but becoming a billionaire is a different ballgame, where timing and trends have to alig ...

Equity markets are trying to follow through on yesterday’s intraday rebound. Crude oil, gold, and silver are all nicely higher, while Treasuries and the dollar are flattish. To get your FREE copy of the complete MoneyShow 2026 Top Picks Report, click here. Apple Inc. (AAPL) once took flack for not investing as heavily in AI tech as other Magnificent Seven names. Now, that restraint is helping the stock outperform its peers! While the Nasdaq 100 Index has struggled overall, AAPL’s correlation to it just dro ...

This story was originally published on Banking Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Banking Dive newsletter. Singapore-based Grab, best known for its ride-hailing and food delivery apps, has agreed to acquire the fintech Stash, the companies announced last week. The deal, set to close in the third quarter, will comprise a $425 million payment at closing — for a majority interest in Stash. The remainder of the fintech will be acquired at fair market value over three years af ...

Group 1 - Saudi Arabia's Humain invested $3 billion in Elon Musk's xAI as part of its Series E funding round, making it a significant minority shareholder [1] - The investment is part of Saudi Arabia's strategy to enhance its artificial intelligence capabilities and diversify its revenue sources away from oil [2] - xAI raised $20 billion in an upsized Series E funding round to advance its AI models and infrastructure, positioning itself against competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic [3] Group 2 - Humain and xAI announced a partnership to jointly develop 500 megawatts of AI data center infrastructure at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum [2] - Following the funding round, Musk's SpaceX acquired xAI, consolidating the AI startup with his space and rocket firm [3]

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Imagine you're at a casino, and someone offers you a deal: every time the roulette wheel lands on black, you win double. Sounds amazing, right? But there's a catch. Every time the ball lands on red, you lose double too. That's basically a leveraged exchange-traded fund (ETF) in a nutshell. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue ...

The London Company, an investment management company, released “The London Company Large Cap Strategy” fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter. In Q4 2025, US equities ended the third consecutive quarter of higher returns, with the Russell 3000 Index rising 2.4%. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The market highlighted how investors balanced the optimism on earnings growth and concerns regarding AI returns and cooling macroeconomic factors. Against this backdrop The London Company Large Cap portfolio ...

The London Company, an investment management company, released “The London Company Large Cap Strategy” fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter. In Q4 2025, US equities ended the third consecutive quarter of higher returns, with the Russell 3000 Index rising 2.4%. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The market highlighted how investors balanced the optimism on earnings growth and concerns regarding AI returns and cooling macroeconomic factors. Against this backdrop The London Company Large Cap portfolio ...

Core Insights - The London Company Large Cap Strategy reported a 0.4% return in Q4 2025, underperforming the Russell 1000 Index which rose by 2.4% [1] - The economic environment heading into 2026 presents a mix of confidence and doubt, impacting investor sentiment [1] Company Performance - Chubb Limited (NYSE:CB) was highlighted as a leading contributor in the portfolio, achieving an all-time high stock price of $331.89 on February 17, 2026 [2][3] - Chubb Limited's one-month return was 10.64%, and its shares increased by 24.56% over the past twelve months, with a market capitalization of $130.62 billion [2] Financial Metrics - Chubb Limited reported record core operating income and industry-leading combined ratios, indicating strong financial health [3] - The company's diversified portfolio and disciplined underwriting practices have reinforced confidence in its ability to generate attractive returns [3] Hedge Fund Interest - Chubb Limited is held by 64 hedge fund portfolios as of the end of Q3 2025, an increase from 61 in the previous quarter [5] - Despite its potential, the company is not among the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds, with some analysts suggesting that certain AI stocks may offer greater upside potential [5]

A bloated portfolio of brands is also a crux for Cahillane. Some would argue the stable of brands lacks appeal to Gen Z consumers and/or is left wanting in growth-driven, inspiring innovation.Kraft Heinz’s shares have lost 19% in the past 12 months. More telling, they have shaved 37% off their value in the last five years. Annual sales volumes haven’t risen since a 3.4% increase in 2020 – the results last week showed a 4.1% decline, larger than the previous year’s 3.5% drop.“Maybe a split will make sense at ...