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| 15.11.25 23:31:36 |
A Single Father Owes $140,000 In Credit Cards With Rates Up To 32%. Dave Ramsey Host Asks, 'Can You Take Your Kid With You To Do DoorDash?' |
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**Apple Inc** | A single father from Los Angeles called into “The Ramsey Show” recently with a gut-wrenching story and a mountain of credit card debt. The caller, Dave, said he found the show for the first time just days before reaching out for help.
Crushed By Debt
Dave explained that he went through a life-or-death family crisis three years ago, which left him with $140,000 in credit card debt. “I have no regrets. I would do that again every day,” he said, adding that resolving the crisis was worth every dollar.
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Still, the aftermath has been brutal. “The credit card debt is crazy. Some cards are $22,000, others are $32,000,” he said. Interest rates on the cards range from 25% to 32%.
With a five-year-old daughter and no help, Dave is barely scraping by. He makes about $8,400 a month, but said his mortgage eats up half of that, and the rest goes to minimum payments, gas, and food. “No disposable income, no backup money whatsoever,” he said. “If I had another crisis, I would drown.”
Co-host John Delony didn’t sugarcoat it. “Your house is not a blessing, brother. It’s killing you,” he said. Devoting 50% of income to housing costs is a massive red flag. “The mortgage is a bigger problem than the credit card debt almost,” co-host Jade Warshaw added.
Dave noted that his mortgage payment is temporarily inflated because he fell behind on property taxes during the crisis. He said his lender added those costs into his escrow, raising the monthly bill, but that will drop by $1,500 in March.
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No Quick Fix, No Shortcuts
“The Ramsey Show” hosts were straightforward with Dave, saying there's no quick fix, and definitely no shortcut through debt relief firms.
One of Dave’s questions was whether he should consider a third-party service that offered to negotiate his debt. “No, no, no, no, no,” Delony said firmly. “Don't do that. It's a total scam.”
Warshaw added that those companies do little more than set people up to stop paying creditors, damage their credit, and collect fees. “If you really wanted to go that route, couldn't you do that yourself?” she asked. “You don't have to do that.”
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Instead, the hosts encouraged Dave to find a way to bring in more money, even if it means getting creative.
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“Can you take your kid with you to do some DoorDash and to do some Uber Eats?” Warshaw asked. “I’ve seen it. And to do some grocery runs for folks. That's what you've got to do. That's the only way you're paying this off.”
She didn't pretend it would be easy. “There's not going to be anything comfortable about it. There's not going to be anything easy about it.”
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| 15.11.25 22:09:55 |
Former Fed governor's stock trades violated the central bank's ethics rules |
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**Apple Inc** | A former Federal Reserve governor who retired in August listed several stock trades in her financial disclosure documents for 2024 that violated the central bank's ethics rules.
The transactions are outlined in a report released Saturday by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, which reviewed Adriana Kugler's financial disclosures after the Fed referred them to its inspector general earlier this year.
Kugler, who unexpectedly stepped down from the Fed board Aug. 8, disclosed more than a dozen individual stock trades, including several made during financial trading “blackout periods” around the time the Federal Reserve's policymaking committee meets to set interest rates and other monetary policy.
Southwest Airlines, Apple, Caterpillar and Fortinet were among the companies listed as individual stock transactions in 2024 by Kugler. The largest was a purchase of Apple stock in April 2024 ranging between $100,000-$250,000.
The central bank’s decisions on interest rates and bank regulations can cause significant swings in the prices of stocks, bonds and other securities.
As such, Fed officials are barred from investing in individual stocks, bonds or cryptocurrencies, although they are allowed to invest via diversified investments such as mutual funds. They must provide 45 days’ notice of any trade and secure approval of such trades. And they must provide public notice of any trades made in the previous 30 days.
It’s also forbidden for Fed officials to engage in financial transactions during the blackout period around the eight times during the year when the Fed’s policymaking committee meets. That blackout period is roughly 10 days before a Fed meeting and one day after the meeting ends.
Among the transactions disclosed by Kugler was a sale of stock in Palo Alto Networks ranging between about $50,000-$100,000, and a stock purchase in Cava Group for about $1,000-$15,000 — both in March 2024, within a week of that month's meeting of Fed policymakers.
Kugler also disclosed another Cava Group stock purchase in April of between $1,000-$15,000 and the sale of between $15,000-$50,000 in Southwest Airlines stock during the blackout period before the Fed meeting that started April 30, 2024.
The report notes that "certain trading activity was carried out by Dr. Kugler’s spouse, without Dr. Kugler’s knowledge and she affirms that her spouse did not intend to violate any rules or policies.”
In 2022, the Fed formally adopted sweeping new rules aimed at limiting the ability of its top officials to invest in financial markets, a change intended to prevent conflicts of interest involving investments affected by Fed policies. The move followed an outcry over questionable trades that were made by several top Fed policymakers.
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That year, Raphael Bostic, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, acknowledged that many of his financial investments and trades in previous years had violated Fed ethics rules and revised all his financial statements dating back to 2017. At the time, he said the trades were made by investment managers that he did not directly oversee and that he was unaware of the transactions.
Kugler, who did not provide a reason for stepping down in her resignation letter, was appointed to the Fed’s seven-member board of governors by former President Joe Biden in September 2023. She was the first Hispanic Fed governor. Prior to joining the Fed, she was a professor at Georgetown University and was the U.S. representative to the World Bank. Kugler returned to the Georgetown faculty in the fall.
In September, Stephen Miran, one of President Donald Trump’s top economic advisers, was confirmed by the Senate to take the seat on the Federal Reserve’s governing board vacated by Kugler.
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| 15.11.25 21:23:00 |
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire snaps up major tech stock, trims favorite |
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**Apple Inc** | Berkshire Hathaway’s (BRK.A, BRK.B) latest 13F filing delivered just the kind of signal for which Warren Buffett is famous.
Following years of leaning on Apple (AAPL) as the crown jewel of its stock portfolio, the firm has just trimmed its stake again, continuing a trend that has quietly reshaped its portfolio.
For a little perspective, Buffet has been known to rave about Apple’s brand equity, calling it “a better business than any we own.”
At the same time, Berkshire just opened up a new multibillion-dollar position in Google-parent Alphabet (GOOGL), the firm's biggest tech swing since the original Apple bet.
The moves weren’t subtle and raise some real questions about how Buffett’s firm views the AI boom and the out-of-hand valuations in Big Tech, while balancing opportunity and concentration risks.
Also, with Buffett handing over the CEO reins to Greg Abel, the timing of the move makes the pivot feel more consequential.Berkshire Hathaway opened a new position in Alphabet and reduced its long-held stake in Apple during the third quarter.Photo by Bloomberg on Getty Images
Berkshire rotates into Google stock while cooling on Apple in Q3
Berkshire’s latest 13F is impossible to miss, where it’s finally easing off its long-running Apple obsession while quietly planting a massive $4.3 to $4.4 billion flag in Google stock.
It disclosed a surprising new position of nearly 17.85–17.9 million Alphabet Class C shares, a stake that’s big enough to drop it straight into Berkshire’s top-10 holdings, while instantly claiming almost 1.4% of its total stock portfolio.
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At the same time, Berkshire just trimmed its Apple stake again, selling off nearly 41-42 million shares in Q3, representing over a 15% reduction, with its position now down to 238.2 million shares.
Nonetheless, Apple remains the undisputed king in its power-packed portfolio, still tracking at nearly $60 to $61 billion, accounting for 23% of Berkshire’s disclosed stock holdings at quarter-end.
Berkshire’s top stock holdings as of Q3 2025
Here’s exactly where the real money sits inside Berkshire’s stock portfolio, with the sheer scale making the recent Alphabet move even more interesting:
Apple (AAPL)
Shares: 238.2 million Value: $60.7 billion American Express (AXP)
Shares: 151.6 million Value: $50.4 billion Bank of America (BAC)
Shares: 568.1 million Value: $29.3 billion Coca-Cola (KO)
Shares: 400 million Value: $26.5 billion Chevron (CVX)
Shares: 122.1 million Value: $19.0 billion
Now the new newcomer: Alphabet (GOOGL)
Shares: 17.85 million Value: $4.34 billion
Google stock becomes Berkshire’s biggest new tech bet since Apple
Google stock just became Berkshire’s biggest tech bet since Apple, and the timing shows why.
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The stock has surged nearly 45% to 50% in 2025 on the back of renewed confidence in Google’s potent AI strategy and healthier fundamentals.
Alphabet is fresh off the heels of posting its first-ever $100 billion quarter, led by a tremendous expansion of Google Cloud, along with its expanding generative AI lineup.
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Additionally, Gemini is being rolled out across Search and Workspace, and AI Overviews are now reaching a whopping 2 billion users, resulting in a stellar 10% increase in global queries. So in many ways, Google isn’t a “maybe someday” AI story, but one that's already spinning off cash at a breathtaking scale.
At the same time, Berkshire reduced its stake in Apple, with its position dropping by nearly two-thirds from its 2023 peak.
What changed in Q3 was Apple’s stock, which leapt up nearly 20%, giving Buffett’s firm a cleaner window to efficiently rebalance and free up liquidity.
The message? Berkshire continues to recognize that even a favorite can become too big to ignore when the stock market hands you gains.
A three-year net-seller streak comes into focus
To understand Berkshire’s Q3 moves, it’s imperative to pull back and assess the bigger pattern.
Judging from Berkshire’s Q3 earnings print, the reshuffling was less of an isolated portfolio tweak, but more a part of a three-year habit.
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Q3 was the 12th consecutive quarter where Berkshire sold off more stock than it bought, continuing a stretch that has been defined by discipline.
Buffett and his team moved another $12.5 billion out of stocks and put $6.4 billion to work, widening their massive cash pile even further.
Key Q3 numbers for Berkshire Hathaway
Here’s what Berkshire had humming behind the scenes while it continued selling stocks:
Net income: Up 17% year over year to $30.8 billion. Operating earnings: Buffett’s go-to metric surged 34% to $13.5 billion, due to a major rebound in insurance underwriting. Cash and equivalents: A record-shattering $381.7 billion, trumping most S&P 500 companies. Insurance: Underwriting profit more than tripled. BNSF rail: Earnings up about 5%. Berkshire Hathaway Energy: Down 9%, due to wildfire-related costs.
In short, the business is booming, spearheaded by a growing cash till and minimal buying.
What Abel inherits and how Buffett is setting the stage
Greg Abel steps up as CEO of Berkshire at year-end with a clear mandate.
He aims to stay disciplined and selective, and isn’t pressured to deploy money just because Berkshire has more of it than ever.
Buffett’s “I’m going quiet” final shareholder letter made that clear, signaling his confidence in Abel and a belief that the firm’s incredible size limits flashy moves.
It’s not about chasing trends, but about giving Abel maximum flexibility as Buffet hands over optionality, the one edge Berkshire still has over just about everyone else.
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| 15.11.25 20:01:16 |
'Your Dream Becomes A Nightmare' — Dave Ramsey Warns Business Owner With $90K Debt As Pregnant Wife Says The Family Has Just $25 Left |
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**Apple Inc** | Rachel from Eugene, Oregon, called "The Ramsey Show” for help after her husband's construction business had collapsed, leaving their family in serious financial trouble.
She said they owed more than $90,000 in combined personal and business debt, including credit cards, a truck loan, and a trailer purchased earlier this year. With three children and another on the way, Rachel said her husband hadn't received a paycheck in three months, and they had "about $25" left in their checking account.
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Urgent Action, Not Apprenticeship
Personal finance expert Dave Ramsey asked what her husband planned to do next. Rachel said he was considering becoming an electrician apprentice, but Ramsey said the family could not afford to wait for long-term training to pay off.
He pointed out that construction jobs were available locally and advised her husband to "get on three different crews and work like a maniac."
Co-host John Delony said the family was close to losing electricity and other basic utilities. Ramsey added that not working was "not an option" and said Rachel's husband should take on "six jobs," including possible overnight shifts at Walmart to keep the household running.
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Sell What You Can And Focus On Essentials
Rachel said the couple owned a home worth roughly $250,000, with $175,000 still owed on the mortgage. Their truck was valued at around $6,000 but carried a $14,000 balance, while the trailer, purchased for $17,700, could be sold to reduce debt.
Ramsey urged them to complete any remaining construction projects on weekends and direct every dollar toward essential expenses.
He outlined what he described as a clear order of priorities: food first, then utilities, the mortgage, and finally the truck payment. Ramsey said the focus was to keep the family "warm, housed, and fed."
Rachel mentioned that her husband had already been working 60 to 80 hours a week for months but wasn't earning money because his business had stalled.
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When To Let Go
When the conversation turned to selling their home, Ramsey suggested holding off for now. He said the problem lay in income, not assets: "You don't have a home problem; you have an income problem." If her husband secured steady work, Ramsey added, they could rebuild quickly through consistent, well-paid labor.
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He also addressed the emotional strain, saying he understood the fear that comes with financial collapse. Ramsey told Rachel her husband's business failure did not define him as a person and that he was "a good guy and a good dad."
As the conversation continued, Delony asked Ramsey when a struggling business owner should walk away. Ramsey replied that most wait too long to accept reality.
"We always hang on that much longer," he said. "Your dream becomes a nightmare when you hang on five months too long."
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| 15.11.25 20:00:00 |
TMUS Quantitative Stock Analysis - Peter Lynch |
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**Apple Inc** | Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for T-MOBILE US INC (TMUS). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, TMUS rates highest using our P/E/Growth Investor model based on the published strategy of Peter Lynch. This strategy looks for stocks trading at a reasonable price relative to earnings growth that also possess strong balance sheets.
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| 15.11.25 19:18:00 |
This "Magnificent Seven" ETF Has Been Beating the Market This Year. Is It Still a Good Buy? |
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**Apple Inc** | Key Points
The "Magnificent Seven" are some of the best tech stocks in the world. These stocks are up between 47% and 1,200% in the past five years. Some of their valuations, however, may be worrisome for investors. 10 stocks we like better than Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF ›
Investing in the best growth stocks in the world can be a recipe for success. The "Magnificent Seven" stocks -- Alphabet, Apple, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla -- are synonymous with growth. These are the leading companies in the S&P 500, and how they perform can typically be an indicator of the health of the overall market of late.
In 2025, as the S&P 500 has been having another strong year, the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NYSEMKT: MAGS), which tracks these companies, has been doing even better. Since the start of the year, the exchange-traded fund (ETF) has risen by around 21%, which is better than the S&P 500's gains of just 14%.
However, the big question is: With valuations being as high as they are, is the fund still a good buy, or is now a good time to pivot to other stocks?Image source: Getty Images.
Why investing in this Magnificent Seven ETF might still be a good move
The Magnificent Seven stocks may experience declines in value in a market correction, but as long-term investments, they are likely to continue rising in value. These companies have established themselves as strong businesses with great growth prospects. They aren't immune to declines, but they have proved themselves over the long term.
Over the past five years, each one of these stocks has been in positive territory. The worst performer during that stretch, Amazon, is up around 47%, but every other Magnificent Seven stock has at least doubled in value, with Nvidia leading the way, generating returns in excess of 1,100%.
Sticking with the Roundhill ETF, which tracks these top stocks, is a simple way to ensure you're in position to benefit from their continued growth in artificial intelligence (AI) and tech as a whole. These businesses are in strong financial shape and are blue chip stocks that you can buy and hold for years. Doing so inside a single ETF can be an easy way to have exposure to all of them at once.
Why investors may want to consider a different approach
Companies can be great businesses, but that doesn't mean that their stocks make for good investments regardless of price. Take Palantir Technologies as an example. The data analytics company is generating tremendous growth and its profits are rising, but it trades at more than 400 times its trailing earnings.
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As great as the company is, that doesn't mean it's a buy at any valuation. Ignoring valuations can prove to be a costly mistake for investors because it can limit their returns (and may even lead to significant losses) in both the short term and the long term.
By remaining invested in the Roundhill ETF, which gives you exposure to all of these stocks, the danger is that some high-valued stocks could drag down your overall returns. As you can see from the chart below, a couple of these stocks have price-to-earnings ratios (P/E) of more than 50 right now.TSLA PE Ratio data by YCharts.
I'd also make the case that Apple, whose business often generates just single-digit growth, isn't worth paying more than 35 times earnings for, either; that, too, looks expensive.
Not all of the Magnificent Seven stocks are wildly overpriced, but they can nonetheless impact your overall returns. That's why it may be a good idea to consider other, more modestly valued investments rather than just going with the Roundhill ETF. It may require more research and effort, but it can lead to better returns for your portfolio.
I would invest in some of the Magnificent Seven stocks, but not all of them
The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF has performed well this year, but it could also be vulnerable to a correction if market conditions worsen, particularly because some of the stocks are so highly valued and trading at premiums.
I don't see a big incentive to hold the ETF simply because it focuses on investing in only seven stocks. This is not a fund that holds hundreds of stocks that drastically saves you time in finding good investments and gives you plenty of diversification. Plus, if you buy stocks individually, you could opt to just pick the best-priced among the seven rather than having exposure to all of them.
Buying some of the Magnificent Seven stocks may still be a good move, particularly the ones that aren't excessively overpriced, but I wouldn't simply own all of them, which is why I wouldn't opt to buy the Roundhill ETF, despite its impressive gains this year.
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| 15.11.25 18:25:00 |
‘Streamflation’: Major streaming services have hiked prices by up to 172% since 2019. Is it still worth it? |
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**Apple Inc** | Remember when cutting the cord was supposed to save you money? That feels like a distant memory as streaming services continue raising prices at a rapid pace. With 2025 bringing another round of hikes, "streamflation" is squeezing family entertainment budgets.
Every major streaming platform has raised its prices since 2019, and some have more than doubled their original monthly cost. As these companies chase profitability and spend billions on original content and sports rights, subscribers are left wondering whether the cost of sitting there, deciding what to watch over cold food, is worth it.
Here’s a countdown of the seven major streaming services ranked by their price increases, from the most modest bumps to the most dramatic jumps.
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7. Max, formerly HBO Max (NASDAQ:WBD)
Most popular original movies:Zack Snyder's Justice League, The Fallout
Most popular original shows:Euphoria, Peacemaker, White Lotus, Game of Thrones
Max has kept its price increases relatively moderate. The service launched in May 2020 at $14.99 per month for its ad-free tier. Today, the standard ad-free plan costs $18.49 — a 23% increase.
The first price hike came in January 2023, followed by additional increases in June 2024 and October 2025. For longtime users, that adds up to about $42 more per year. The Premium tier, which includes 4K streaming and four simultaneous streams, now costs $22.99 per month.
6. Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX)
Most popular original movies:K-Pop Demon Hunters, Red Notice
Most popular original shows:Stranger Things, Squid Game, Black Mirror
Netflix has steadily pushed prices higher. The standard plan cost $12.99 in January 2019. Today, that same tier runs $17.99 per month — a 38% jump.
The Premium plan has seen an even larger increase, rising from $15.99 in 2019 to $24.99 today, a 56% jump that adds up to an extra $108 per year for users who want 4K streaming and multiple simultaneous streams.
Netflix typically raises prices every 18 months, with increases in October 2020, January 2022, October 2023 and January 2025. The company often points to its massive content spending — roughly $17 billion in 2024 — as justification.
5. Paramount+ (NASDAQ:PSKY)
Most popular original movies:Jerry and Marge Go Large, Infinite
Most popular original shows:Tulsa King, Mayor of Kingstown, 1923, Halo
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Paramount+ launched in March 2021 as a rebrand of CBS All Access. Its ad-free Premium tier debuted at $9.99 per month. Today, that same tier costs $13.99 — a 40% increase in less than four years.
The most recent price bump arrived in January 2026, adding another dollar to both monthly tiers. The Essential (ad-supported) plan now costs $8.99, up from $4.99 at launch. Annual plans are available at $89.99 for Essential and $139.99 for Premium.
4. Hulu (NYSE:DIS)
Most popular original movies:Prey, Predator: Killer of Killers
Most popular original shows:Shogun, The Handmaid's Tale, The Bear
Disney-owned Hulu has quietly implemented substantial price increases. The ad-supported tier cost $7.99 per month in early 2019. Today, that same plan costs $11.99 — a 50% increase.
The ad-free tier has grown even faster, from $11.99 in 2019 to $18.99 today, a 58% jump. The latest price adjustment arrived in October 2025 alongside a broader price update for Disney+.
Hulu's pricing strategy has become increasingly intertwined with Disney's broader streaming ambitions, as the company plans to fully merge Hulu into Disney+ by 2026. For longtime subscribers of the ad-free tier, the steady drumbeat of increases means they're now paying nearly $84 more per year than they were 6 years ago.
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3. Peacock (NASDAQ:CMCSA)
Most popular original movies:Sick, The Killer
Most popular original shows:John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise, A.P. Bio, Mr. Mercedes
Peacock has raised prices by 120% since launch. The service debuted in July 2020 with a $4.99 monthly rate for its ad-supported Premium tier. Today, the same plan costs $10.99.
The ad-free Premium Plus tier has jumped to $16.99 per month. After staying at launch price for nearly three years, Peacock began raising prices in 2023, followed by additional increases in 2024 and July 2025 — the latter being its largest jump.
Executives have said the service was initially underpriced, and its growing slate of sports content, including NBA games and Sunday Night Football, has contributed to the higher rates.
2. Apple TV+ (NASDAQ:AAPL)
Most popular original movies:Killers of the Flower Moon, Napoleon
Most popular original shows:Slow Horses, Severance, Ted Lasso
Apple TV+ takes second place with a 160% increase since launch. It debuted in November 2019 at $4.99 per month — well below competitors. Today, it costs $12.99.
Apple held its price steady until October 2022, when it rose to $6.99. Another jump to $9.99 came in 2023, followed by its biggest increase yet in August 2025.
While Apple TV+ has added acclaimed original programming and recently secured exclusive rights to stream Formula One in the US, the 160% increase means early adopters are now paying an extra $96 per year.
1. Disney+ (NYSE:DIS)
Most popular original movies:Soul, Disenchanted
Most popular original shows:The Mandalorian, Andor, Daredevil
Disney+ takes the proverbial princess crown with a 172% increase since launch. When it arrived in November 2019, it cost $6.99 per month. Today, the ad-free Disney+ Premium tier is priced at $18.99.
Disney implemented its first increase in 2021, followed by larger jumps in 2022, 2023, 2024 and October 2025 as it introduced new tiers and invested heavily in original content.
For families who signed up expecting an affordable alternative to cable, the difference is stark: They’re now paying $132 more per year.
Is this just cable all over again?
When you add up subscriptions to just these 7 services at their current prices, you're looking at $75.93 per month if you opt for the cheapest (mostly ad-supported) tiers.
Want everything ad-free with standard features? That jumps to $118.43 monthly. But here's where it gets truly eye-opening: If you want the premium experience — Netflix's 4K Premium tier at $24.99, Max's Premium at $22.99, plus the top tiers of the other services — you're looking at $129.93 per month just for these seven platforms.
Add in other popular services like Spotify ($11.99/month), YouTube TV ($72.99/month for live TV), or specialized platforms like ESPN+, Crunchyroll, or other sports packages, and you're easily pushing $200-250 monthly.
Suddenly, your old cable bills don't look outrageous.
The streaming revolution promised choice, flexibility, and savings. While we have flexibility and choice, the savings have largely evaporated. As these services continue to consolidate, bundle, and raise prices in lockstep, consumers are left wondering if we've simply traded one monopolistic system for another — just with better user interfaces and on-demand viewing.
The trend shows no signs of slowing. With streaming services pouring billions into content production, sports rights, and international expansion, further price increases seem inevitable. The question isn't whether prices will go up again, but when and by how much.
For now, consumers can try to stay ahead by rotating subscriptions, taking advantage of promotional offers, and bundling where it makes sense. But one thing is clear: The golden age of cheap streaming is officially over.
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| 15.11.25 18:22:00 |
7 Stocks That Could Benefit From Trump’s Tariff Rollback |
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**Apple Inc** | President Donald Trump issued an executive order late on Friday to roll back tariffs on dozens of imported agricultural goods that aren’t made in large-enough quantities in the United States. The tariff rollback is a relief to companies, from restaurant chains to packaged foods makers, that have seen their input prices rise in the past few months. In its latest quarterly earnings report, Starbucks said its operating margins had shrunk by 5 percentage points year over year to 9.4% largely because of inflation and tariffs.
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7 Stocks That Could Benefit From Trump’s Tariff Rollback |
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**Apple Inc** | President Donald Trump issued an executive order late on Friday to roll back tariffs on dozens of imported agricultural goods that aren’t made in large-enough quantities in the United States. The tariff rollback is a relief to companies, from restaurant chains to packaged foods makers, that have seen their input prices rise in the past few months. In its latest quarterly earnings report, Starbucks said its operating margins had shrunk by 5 percentage points year over year to 9.4% largely because of inflation and tariffs.
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| 15.11.25 18:15:00 |
Meet the Unstoppable Stock That Could Join Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Taiwan Semiconductor in the $1 Trillion Club by 2030. |
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**Apple Inc** | Key Points
Many technology stocks have soared in recent years to market values beyond $1 trillion. This particular company, which recently approached $1 trillion before retreating, has what it takes to get there within a few years. 10 stocks we like better than Oracle ›
In recent years, several technology companies have pushed the general market higher, in part as investors rushed to get in on potential artificial intelligence (AI) winners. Companies from Nvidia to Taiwan Semiconductor play key roles in this high-growth market, and they've seen both revenue and their market value take off.
Why are investors so enthusiastic about AI? Because the technology promises to streamline many tasks, resulting in efficiency, and even lead to game-changing innovation. All this is favorable for corporate earnings, and, therefore, for stock performance. This movement is far from over, with analysts forecasting a trillion-dollar AI market by the start of the next decade.
That means that Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Taiwan Semiconductor may welcome a new member to the $1 trillion club. Let's meet the unstoppable player that could join them by 2030.Image source: Getty Images.
The $1 trillion club
First, a quick note about the "$1 trillion club" -- it isn't an actual club that exists. Instead, it's a way to refer to the companies that have seen their market values soar into trillion-dollar territory. They are all well-established players with track records of earnings growth, and considering current demand for AI and the market forecast I mentioned above, these companies may be heading for more growth as this AI story unfolds.
That means I probably won't surprise you when I say that the stock likely to join this club is yet another company building out a big presence in the AI world. This company is Oracle(NYSE: ORCL). Once known primarily for its database management system, in recent years Oracle has put the focus on building out cloud infrastructure -- and this has been a wise move.
Thanks to this emphasis on cloud, Oracle has seen demand for capacity from AI customers take off, and the company's revenue has followed. The most recent quarter offers us a good example: Cloud infrastructure revenue jumped 55% to more than $3 billion. The company offers strong visibility, predicting that this revenue will reach $18 billion this fiscal year and then progressively climb to $144 billion over the coming four years.
Evidence of explosive growth
The company also reported an explosive increase in remaining performance obligations -- or the value of contracted services that haven't yet been delivered -- with a gain of more than 300% to $455 billion. Following all this news, Oracle shares surged 35% in one trading session, bringing the market value of the company to $933 billion.
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In the weeks afterward, however, the stock -- and market value -- slipped as some investors worried about future profitability in certain areas, such as the renting out of AI chips. It's important to remember, though, that Oracle's services are broad, meaning one particular area doesn't define the revenue opportunity. It's also important to note that as the AI story progresses and Oracle ramps up, margins may strengthen across the board.
The path to trillion-dollar market value
Now, let's consider the path to $1 trillion. Today, Oracle's market value is about $647 billion, and to reach $1 trillion, the stock price would have to gain 60% from its current level. Meanwhile, Oracle has forecasted total revenue of $225 billion in fiscal 2030, which would result in a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of about 4. This is lower than the current ratio of 11 and actually brings Oracle close to its average P/S ratio over the past several years.ORCL PS Ratio data by YCharts.
All this suggests that Oracle could climb to $1 trillion by 2030, joining the tech giants I mentioned above.
But what does this mean for you as an investor? While it's positive to see a stock advancing and a company's market value rising, market value itself isn't a reason to buy a particular stock. So, I wouldn't go out and buy Oracle just because it has a particular market cap.
I would buy Oracle shares, though, for the company's long track record of earnings growth, its database management strength, and its potential in the AI market. The good news is that you now can scoop up Oracle on the dip and possibly accompany it along the path to $1 trillion.
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| 15.11.25 18:15:00 |
Meet the Unstoppable Stock That Could Join Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Taiwan Semiconductor in the $1 Trillion Club by 2030. |
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**Apple Inc** | Key Points
Many technology stocks have soared in recent years to market values beyond $1 trillion. This particular company, which recently approached $1 trillion before retreating, has what it takes to get there within a few years. 10 stocks we like better than Oracle ›
In recent years, several technology companies have pushed the general market higher, in part as investors rushed to get in on potential artificial intelligence (AI) winners. Companies from Nvidia to Taiwan Semiconductor play key roles in this high-growth market, and they've seen both revenue and their market value take off.
Why are investors so enthusiastic about AI? Because the technology promises to streamline many tasks, resulting in efficiency, and even lead to game-changing innovation. All this is favorable for corporate earnings, and, therefore, for stock performance. This movement is far from over, with analysts forecasting a trillion-dollar AI market by the start of the next decade.
That means that Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Taiwan Semiconductor may welcome a new member to the $1 trillion club. Let's meet the unstoppable player that could join them by 2030.Image source: Getty Images.
The $1 trillion club
First, a quick note about the "$1 trillion club" -- it isn't an actual club that exists. Instead, it's a way to refer to the companies that have seen their market values soar into trillion-dollar territory. They are all well-established players with track records of earnings growth, and considering current demand for AI and the market forecast I mentioned above, these companies may be heading for more growth as this AI story unfolds.
That means I probably won't surprise you when I say that the stock likely to join this club is yet another company building out a big presence in the AI world. This company is Oracle(NYSE: ORCL). Once known primarily for its database management system, in recent years Oracle has put the focus on building out cloud infrastructure -- and this has been a wise move.
Thanks to this emphasis on cloud, Oracle has seen demand for capacity from AI customers take off, and the company's revenue has followed. The most recent quarter offers us a good example: Cloud infrastructure revenue jumped 55% to more than $3 billion. The company offers strong visibility, predicting that this revenue will reach $18 billion this fiscal year and then progressively climb to $144 billion over the coming four years.
Evidence of explosive growth
The company also reported an explosive increase in remaining performance obligations -- or the value of contracted services that haven't yet been delivered -- with a gain of more than 300% to $455 billion. Following all this news, Oracle shares surged 35% in one trading session, bringing the market value of the company to $933 billion.
Story Continues
In the weeks afterward, however, the stock -- and market value -- slipped as some investors worried about future profitability in certain areas, such as the renting out of AI chips. It's important to remember, though, that Oracle's services are broad, meaning one particular area doesn't define the revenue opportunity. It's also important to note that as the AI story progresses and Oracle ramps up, margins may strengthen across the board.
The path to trillion-dollar market value
Now, let's consider the path to $1 trillion. Today, Oracle's market value is about $647 billion, and to reach $1 trillion, the stock price would have to gain 60% from its current level. Meanwhile, Oracle has forecasted total revenue of $225 billion in fiscal 2030, which would result in a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of about 4. This is lower than the current ratio of 11 and actually brings Oracle close to its average P/S ratio over the past several years.ORCL PS Ratio data by YCharts.
All this suggests that Oracle could climb to $1 trillion by 2030, joining the tech giants I mentioned above.
But what does this mean for you as an investor? While it's positive to see a stock advancing and a company's market value rising, market value itself isn't a reason to buy a particular stock. So, I wouldn't go out and buy Oracle just because it has a particular market cap.
I would buy Oracle shares, though, for the company's long track record of earnings growth, its database management strength, and its potential in the AI market. The good news is that you now can scoop up Oracle on the dip and possibly accompany it along the path to $1 trillion.
Should you buy stock in Oracle right now?
Before you buy stock in Oracle, consider this:
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Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $599,784!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $1,165,716!*
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| 15.11.25 18:04:12 |
Jim Cramer Says Goldman Sachs (GS) Is One Of His Biggest Positions |
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**Apple Inc** | We recently published 11 Stocks on Jim Cramer’s Radar. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently discussed.
Cramer has frequently discussed investment bank The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) over the past couple of months. Most of his comments have focused on the bank’s valuation, with the CNBC TV host pointing out that a 15 times earnings multiple was a great point to own the stock. In this appearance, he discussed The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) after co-host Carl Quintanilla pointed out that the Dow Index had hit a new high recently and mentioned the bank’s role in the movement:Jim Cramer Says Goldman Sachs (GS) Is One Of His Biggest Positions
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“After Carl brought up Dow hitting a new record high with Goldman’s effect on the Dow] Right, Goldman, Goldman goes much higher because we are in a merger market and IPO market and a debt market is rather extraordinary. The latter being much more lucrative, people don’t realize it. I, we have a big position for the trust, one of the biggest positions, I think that stock hits 16 times earnings, just makes a lot of sense. In my theme that I’m developing now, something at 16 times earnings is something we really, really, want. Something that is 40 times earnings, is something we don’t want as much.
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| 15.11.25 18:01:20 |
A Collector Just Struck Out on a Babe Ruth Rookie Card Sale — Losing $3.2 Million On What Could Be The Biggest Flop On Trading Card History |
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**Apple Inc** | A recent swing and miss at auction, amounting to a near $3.2 million loss on the sale of a 1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth rookie card, could be a sign of what's potentially ahead in the trading card industry.
The owner of the rare and historically significant card — only 10 to 15 are believed to exist — sold the card through Heritage Auctions on Oct. 24 for $4.02 million, well below the $7.2 million the collector paid for the card in 2023, Sports Illustrated reported.
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The card ranked fourth on the list of the highest collectible sports trading cards ever sold before the auction. The loss is widely believed to be the largest taken on a trading card.
This cliff dive has led to questions and widespread speculation about how a near-mythic collectible had become one of the year's biggest financial flops.
Prosperity From a Pandemic-Fueled Pastime
As the COVID pandemic began keeping people at home in 2020, many turned to the old pastime of trading sports cards. Collectors, one-time collectors and investors dug out old cards, revived collections and found new ways to spend stimulus checks, and trading sports cards boomed, according to The New Chicagoan.
From 2020 to 2022, the sports card market surged. A mint condition 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card sold for $12.6 million, nearly doubling the record of $6.6 million set for a sports card the year before, according to Cardboard Connection.
The hobby, as it's known among trading card enthusiasts, powered ahead, receiving an additional boost from celebrities such as DJ Steve Aoki, who at first was skeptical until seeing a friend flip a card for a $10,000 profit, LA Weekly reported. Other celebrities, including Drake, Logan Paul, Snoop Dogg, Bryan Cranston and Mark Wahlberg, helped set the hobby ablaze.
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Between August 2020 and August 2023, 10 of 12 of the most expensive sports cards ever were sold, including the 1909-11 T206 White Border Honus Wagner Sweet Caporal for $7.25 million in August 2022 and the Babe Ruth rookie card that sold for $7.2 million in December 2023, according to Cardboard Connection. A 2003-04 Beckett Exquisite Collection LeBron James Rookie Patch also sold for $5.2 million in April 2021.
Letting the Air Out of an Overinflated Market
Several years later, sports card trading continues to thrive, but it has cooled from the pumped-up card prices fueled by the pandemic. Lower prices aren't all bad; they allow more collectors and investors to get into the hobby. And demand remains for many high-end cards.
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Some collectors who had jumped in during the pandemic are concerned about their financial future because of inflation, economic uncertainty and reduced liquidity in the card market.
"A lot of people came into the hobby when they were stuck at home," Adam Martin, co-owner of Dave & Adam's Card World near Buffalo, New York, told the New York Times. "The world has now improved. A lot of people who jumped in then, they've not continued."
Card Ladder data reported by Sports Illustrated at the end of 2024 showed value indexes for cards for all major sports have gone down: basketball is down 2%, football is down 6% and baseball has fallen by 8.35%. Hockey has dropped the most by 11%.
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How Could Things Go So Wrong With the Sultan of Swat?
Sometimes, collectibles sell for less than expected. But $3 million less than the previous sales price? And for a collectible sports card that carries the historical and emotional weight of Babe Ruth, the American sports icon whose celebrity endures to this day?
Speculation abounds on just what went wrong with the sale last month. Maybe it was too soon for a public auction after paying $7.2 million in 2023. The assumed value could be the result of hype and not fundamentals. Additionally, more mature buyers are more skeptical about the condition of the card.
Ruth's rookie card is still one of the iconic pre-war baseball cards, but it's a reminder that the card hobby is ever-changing, according to Sports Illustrated.
Sticking to Fundamentals, Even With Alternative Assets
Nostalgia assets, or collectibles, can diversify your investment portfolio but cannot replace your traditional investments. Financial advisors suggest you keep collectibles and other alternative investments at no more than 5% or 10% of your portfolio, according to Consumers Credit Union.
The value of collectibles can be volatile, and you have no sure way to time the market just right. Focusing on emotional benefits only can overrule discipline and long-term, rational planning for successful investing.
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| 15.11.25 17:35:17 |
Procter & Gamble’s (PG) at a “Real Low,” Says Jim Cramer |
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**Apple Inc** | We recently published 11 Stocks Jim Cramer Talked About. The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently discussed.
The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) is one of the biggest consumer goods companies in the world. Cramer has praised the firm’s management in previous appearances. More recently, he discussed The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) after Kimberly-Clark announced that it would acquire Kenvue for a whopping $48.7 billion price tag. Cramer commented that while The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) was one of the biggest and dominant players in the industry, Kimberly’s CEO, Mike Hsu, might give the firm a tough time. In this appearance, he commented on the firm’s share price and mentioned it in the context of dividends:
“That was very significant. Yeah and UPS wasn’t. . as horrible. I think the government opening and people feeling better, we’re gonna get some good spend. I’m in favor of those, that’s the kind of stocks. I want retail because they’re very low multiple. And I’ve now decided that it’s time to buy these consumer product stocks if you want a yield and you’re older. You know if you can get a 4% good yield, that compounds, 50, 60, 70s, I like that, as an alternative, one of your five stocks. Might be one of those.Procter & Gamble's (PG) at a "Real Low," Says Jim Cramer
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“[After Carl Quintanilla mentioned Clorox, Kimberly-Clark and Procter & Gamble] Yes, Yes, Yes. All three. . .I think that Proctor’s not generational low, but it’s real low. . .But if you want yield, we suddenly have it. And I’m not going to say if the Fed is going to be cutting rates, I’m gonna run away from yield.”
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| 15.11.25 17:14:55 |
A Fresh Look at Intuit (INTU) Valuation After New AI Launches and Cherry Bekaert Partnership |
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**Apple Inc** | Intuit (INTU) is in the spotlight following a series of announcements on new AI capabilities across its core products. Expanded automation and intelligent insights now power QuickBooks, TurboTax, and Credit Karma.
See our latest analysis for Intuit.
Intuit’s flurry of AI-powered releases and a headline partnership with Cherry Bekaert have certainly kept the spotlight on its growth story. Even so, the share price hasn’t quite followed suit lately, with momentum cooling after early-year gains. Intuit’s 1-year total shareholder return sits at -3.1%, despite a strong 3-year figure of nearly 78%.
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With Intuit’s steady stream of innovation and analyst optimism, the key question emerges: does the current share price reflect all this future growth, or could investors be looking at a compelling entry point?
Most Popular Narrative: 17.9% Undervalued
Intuit’s last close comes in well below the most widely followed narrative’s fair value, hinting at unpriced growth that could surprise the market. Let’s look at the most important driver powering this perspective.
The accelerating adoption of Intuit's AI-driven all-in-one platform, including virtual teams of AI agents and human experts, positions the company to consolidate customers' tech stacks, drive automation of workflows, and unlock substantial ROI for customers. This supports higher average revenue per customer (ARPC) and net margin expansion over time.
Read the complete narrative.
What’s behind this bullish outlook? Only the full narrative reveals the mix of game-changing digital adoption, margin leaps, and bold revenue bets that back up today’s optimistic price target. Don’t miss the details—the real drivers could shift the market’s view.
Result: Fair Value of $807.12 (UNDERVALUED)
Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.
However, ongoing challenges in Mailchimp recovery and softer international growth could quickly change the outlook if improvements stall or if markets weaken further.
Find out about the key risks to this Intuit narrative.
Another View: What Do Price Multiples Indicate?
Switching gears, some investors look at the price-to-earnings ratio for signals. At 47.7x, Intuit’s valuation stands well above both the industry average (32.7x) and its own fair ratio of 43.2x. This gap suggests limited margin of safety, which could signal extra risk or justify the price if growth materializes.
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See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.NasdaqGS:INTU PE Ratio as at Nov 2025
Build Your Own Intuit Narrative
If you see things differently or want a clearer view, dig into the numbers yourself and shape your own perspective in just a few minutes, then Do it your way
A good starting point is our analysis highlighting 4 key rewards investors are optimistic about regarding Intuit.
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| 15.11.25 17:00:00 |
10 Office Technologies That Changed Everything |
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**Apple Inc** | How did the shabby offices of the late 1700s, with their dim lights, coal-burning fireplaces and quill pens, evolve into the sleek, high-tech work environments that we know today? Mechanical innovations dominated the 19th century; digital and electronic breakthroughs defined the 20th century, as seen in the launch of everything from financial spreadsheets to email. One enduring theme: From the 1860s onward, an outsize share of these office-related innovations emerged in the U.S. As the French traveler Alexis de Tocqueville wrote nearly 200 years ago, America’s leading minds weren’t drawn to poetry, music or the arts.
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| 15.11.25 16:36:37 |
Apple Just Secured More Than Half of Taiwan Semi’s Most Valuable Asset |
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Apple (AAPL) secured over half of Taiwan Semiconductor‘s 2nm production capacity for 2026 to power iPhone 18 and MacBook M6 processors. Apple’s 2nm chip lock guarantees a technological edge in AI-driven features and reduces reliance on third-party chip designs. Taiwan Semiconductor is investing $165B in U.S. facilities with 30% of 2nm output coming from Arizona plants. If you’re thinking about retiring or know someone who is, there are three quick questions causing many Americans to realize they can retire earlier than expected. take 5 minutes to learn more here
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) continues to dominate the tech landscape as a powerhouse in consumer electronics and services, with its stock delivering robust returns for investors amid the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. Valued at over $4 trillion, the company thrives on its integrated ecosystem, where custom silicon plays a pivotal role in driving performance gains across iPhones, Macs, and emerging AR/VR devices.
By prioritizing in-house chip design through Apple Silicon, Apple reduces dependency on external suppliers while enhancing efficiency, power management, and AI capabilities -- key factors in maintaining competitive edges against rivals. This strategic focus on semiconductor innovation not only fuels product differentiation but also positions Apple for sustained growth in high-margin segments.
And it just engineered a strategic coup that investors should seize upon when searching for tomorrow's cutting-edge tech leaders to buy.
Locking Down the Future
The tech giant just gave itself a strategic advantage over rivals by securing over half of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's (NYSE:TSM) 2 nanometer (nm) production capacity for 2026. This deal underscores Apple's proactive approach to chip supply amid surging demand from the likes of Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM), and others for advanced semiconductors, demand that far exceeds Taiwan Semi's current and projected supply, even with production ramping up significantly for 2026.
Taiwan Semiconductor -- the world's largest contract chipmaker -- plans to ramp up mass production of its 2nm process by late 2025, with Apple earmarking the capacity for upcoming products like the iPhone 18's A20 chips, MacBook's M6 processors, and Vision Pro R2.
The agreement extends to the foundry's expansion efforts, including accelerated 2nm development at its Arizona facilities. Taiwan Semi is investing heavily in the U.S., with commitments topping $165 billion, driven by AI demand from American clients. About 30% of its 2nm and more advanced output will come from Arizona, helping diversify production away from Taiwan amid geopolitical tensions.
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Apple's lock-in ensures priority access, potentially depriving rivals like Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) of ample supply as the foundry's two main 2nm plants in Taiwan are already sold out for 2026.
Decoding the Impact on Apple and TSM
For Apple, this reservation guarantees a technological edge. By dominating 2nm capacity, the company can integrate cutting-edge chips into its devices, boosting performance in AI-driven features like on-device processing for Siri enhancements and machine learning in photography.
This move aligns with Apple's shift toward custom silicon, reducing reliance on third-party designs and enabling tighter hardware-software optimization. It positions Apple to maintain premium pricing and market share in smartphones, computers, and AR/VR, where efficiency gains from smaller nodes translate to longer battery life and faster computations.
For Taiwan Semiconductor, it benefits from secured revenue streams, as Apple's orders represent a significant portion of its output. However, the tight capacity highlights supply chain vulnerabilities; with 15 customers vying for 2nm slots, mostly in high-performance computing and AI, the foundry faces pressure to expand rapidly.
The Arizona acceleration -- pulled forward due to the AI boom -- could mitigate risks but involves higher costs from U.S. labor and regulations. Overall, this partnership strengthens Taiwan Semi's dominance while exposing it to demand fluctuations if economic slowdowns hit.
The Tiny Tech Driving Massive Advances
The 2nm node represents a leap in semiconductor manufacturing. Node size refers to the transistor gate length; smaller nodes pack more transistors per chip, improving speed by up to 15% and reducing power use by 30% compared to 3nm. This is crucial for AI inference, where efficient, low-power chips enable real-time processing in edge devices like phones and wearables.
For industries beyond consumer tech, 2nm fuels advancements in data centers, autonomous vehicles, and healthcare AI. As Moore's Law slows, mastering 2nm cements leadership in the $500 billion chip market, where supply shortages could spark an "AI arms race" among tech giants.
Key Takeaways
This development could propel Apple to the forefront of tech innovation by ensuring unrivaled chip performance, fostering breakthroughs in AI-integrated products and sustaining its ecosystem moat. It's also not unprecedented. Apple followed a similar pattern with the 3nm node, where it secured a large portion of the initial supply, giving it a first-mover advantage.
For investors eyeing Apple's stock, it signals long-term growth potential amid AI hype, with supply security mitigating risks from global chip shortages. However, consider valuation -- Apple still trades at a premium (though not unreasonably so), so its success hinges on executing these chips into hit devices.
Apple stock still should be considered as a core long-term holding in portfolios, but it could be balanced by pairing it with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing for full exposure to the broader advanced semiconductor upswing.
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| 15.11.25 16:03:40 |
Insider trades: Boeing, Starbucks, Merck among notable names this week |
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This week, insider trading was seen across companies like Nike (NKE [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/NKE]), Boeing (BA [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/BA]) and Merck (MRK [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/MRK]). The following transactions occurred between November 10 and November 14.
* Jorgen Knudstorp, director at Nike (NKE [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/NKE]), bought [https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/320187/000032018725000105/xslF345X05/form4.xml]16,150 shares of the company for $62.09 for a total value of about $1M. With this, his stake in the company has increased to 21,388 shares. Knudstorp also bought [https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/829224/000082922425000097/xslF345X05/form4.xml]shares worth $994,500 in Starbucks (SBUX [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/SBUX]), where he serves as a director as well, raising his total holdings to about 53,096 shares.
* Blackstone (BX [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/BX]) director Ruth Porat purchased [https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1393818/000119312525280537/xslF345X05/ownership.xml]402 shares in the price range of $143.4 to $148.92 for a total value of around $58,836. She now owns a total of about 47,839 shares of the firm.
* Organon & Co.’s (OGN [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/OGN]) executive chair Carrie Cox added [https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1110753/000162828025052004/xslF345X05/wk-form4_1763067905.xml]65,400 shares of the company to her portfolio for a total value of $501,755. She bought 65,400 shares for $7.67 each, increasing her holdings to 77,869 shares.
* Harry Sloan, director at DraftKings (DKNG [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/DKNG]), snapped up [https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258248/000125824825000008/xslF345X05/wk-form4_1762951242.xml] his holdings in the company by purchasing 25,000 shares for $30.3 each for a total worth of $757,500. Sloan’s holdings in the company have now increased to 249,712 shares.
* On the sell side, Uma Amuluru, EVP and chief HR officer at Boeing (BA [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/BA]), sold [https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/12927/000122520825009064/xslF345X05/doc4.xml]1,366 shares for about $197.66, resulting in a total transaction value of $270,009. She now holds 14,656 shares in the company.
* Merck's (MRK [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/MRK]) Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer, Cristal Downing, offloaded [https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000031015825000061/xslF345X05/form4.xml]7,085 shares for $87 each, for a total transaction value of $616,395.
* Uber (UBER [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/UBER]) CFO Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah let go [https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1543151/000160998325000010/xslF345X05/primarydocument.xml] of 5,500 shares, for $94.41 apiece. The transaction, worth a total of $519,234, has decreased Mahendra-Rajah’s holding in the company to 20,330 shares.
* Amgen’s (AMGN [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/AMGN]) EVP, Global Commercial Ops, Murdo Gordon, divested [https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/318154/000031815425000081/xslF345X05/form4.xml]a stake worth $2.32 million. He sold 6,879 shares for $336.83 each, reducing his stake in the company to 41,923 shares.
* Bernice Bell, CFO of AGNC Investment (AGNC [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/AGNC]), let go [https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1423689/000142368925000108/xslF345X05/form4.xml] of 20,000 shares of the firm for about $10 each, resulting in a total value of $205,350. Bell continues to hold 339,719 shares in the company.
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* Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Presents at 7th Annual Healthcare Symposium Transcript [https://seekingalpha.com/article/4844051-merck-and-co-inc-mrk-presents-at-7th-annual-healthcare-symposium-transcript]
* Merck's Cidara Buyout Is An Opportunistic Win For Both Parties - Here's Why [https://seekingalpha.com/article/4843867-merck-cidara-buyout-is-an-opportunistic-win-for-both-parties-heres-why]
* Boeing's Turnaround Takes Flight, But Not Yet High Enough To Buy [https://seekingalpha.com/article/4843331-boeings-turnaround-takes-flight-but-not-yet-high-enough-to-buy]
* Whale Rock adds Alphabet and Shopify, cuts Coupang stake, exits DraftKings in Q3 moves [https://seekingalpha.com/news/4522619-whale-rock-adds-alphabet-and-shopify-cuts-coupang-stake-exits-draftkings-in-q3-moves]
* NYC mayor-elect Mamdani calls for solidarity with striking Starbucks baristas [https://seekingalpha.com/news/4522412-nyc-mayor-elect-mamdani-calls-for-solidarity-with-striking-starbucks-baristas]
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| 15.11.25 16:00:01 |
These underperforming groups may deliver AI-electric appeal. Here's why. |
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**Apple Inc** | Industrial and infrastructure stocks may soon share the spotlight with the artificial intelligence trade.
According to ETF Action's Mike Atkins, there's a bullish setup taking shape due to both policy and consumer trends. His prediction comes during a volatile month for Big Tech and AI stocks.
"You're seeing kind of the old-school infrastructure, industrial products that have not done as well over the years," the firm's founding partner told CNBC's "ETF Edge" this week. "But there's a big drive... kind of away from globalization into this reshoring concept, and I think that has legs."
Global X CEO Ryan O'Connor is also optimistic because the groups support the AI boom. His firm runs the Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF (PAVE), which tracks companies involved in construction and industrial projects.
"Infrastructure is something that's near and dear to our heart based off of PAVE, which is our largest ETF in the market," said O'Connor in the same interview. "We think some of these reshoring efforts that you can get through some of these infrastructure places are an interesting one."
The Global X's infrastructure exchange-traded fund is up 16% so far this year, while the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH), which includes AI bellwethers Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor and Broadcom, is up 42%, as of Friday's close.
Both ETFs are lower so far this month — but Global X's infrastructure ETF is performing better. Its top holdings, according to the firm's website, are Howmet Aerospace, Quanta Services and Parker Hannifin.
Supporting the AI boom
He also sees electrification as a positive driver.
"All of the things that are going to be required for us to continue to support this AI boom, the electrification of the U.S. economy, is certainly one of them," he said, noting the firm's U.S. Electrification ETF (ZAP) gives investors exposure to them. The ETF is up almost 24% so far this year.
The Global X U.S. Electrification ETF is also performing a few percentage points better than the VanEck Semiconductor ETF for the month.
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| 15.11.25 15:43:06 |
Better ETF for Large and Mega-Cap U.S. Stocks: VOO or MGK? |
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**Apple Inc** | Key Points
VOO charges a lower expense ratio and delivers a higher dividend yield than MGK. MGK has outperformed VOO in the past year but carries higher volatility and a deeper historical drawdown. VOO holds over 500 stocks with broader sector exposure, while MGK is concentrated in technology and growth leaders.These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires ›
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF(NYSEMKT:VOO) stands out for its lower fees and broader diversification, while Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF(NYSEMKT:MGK) offers a more concentrated bet on mega-cap growth leaders with higher recent returns but greater risk.
Both the Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF and the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF offer low-cost access to large-cap U.S. equities, but they differ significantly in terms of sector concentration, risk, and yield.
MGK focuses on mega-cap growth stocks, while VOO tracks the broader S&P 500 Index, offering investors a choice between targeted growth and wide market exposure.
Snapshot (cost & size) MetricMGKVOOIssuerVanguardVanguardExpense ratio0.07%0.03%1-yr return (as of Nov. 14, 2025)20.7%13.3%Dividend yield0.4%1.1%Beta1.131.00AUM$31.3 billion$1.4 trillion
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months.
VOO looks more affordable on fees, with an expense ratio less than half that of MGK, and also offers a higher dividend yield, which may appeal to those seeking more income from their ETF holdings.
Performance & risk comparison MetricMGKVOOMax drawdown (5 y)-36.01%-24.52%Growth of $1,000 over 5 years$2,105$1,855
Over the past five years, MGK delivered a higher total return, turning $1,000 into $2,105, but with greater volatility and a steeper maximum drawdown than VOO, which grew $1,000 to $1,855 with less downside risk.
What's inside
VOO delivers broad exposure to the S&P 500, holding 505 stocks and covering a wide swath of the U.S. market.
Its sector allocation is spread across technology (36%), financial services (13%), and consumer cyclical (11%), with top positions in Nvidia(NASDAQ:NVDA), Microsoft(NASDAQ:MSFT), and Apple(NASDAQ:AAPL).
With over 15 years of track record and no notable quirks or structural complications, VOO aims for index-like performance and diversification.
MGK, in contrast, targets the most prominent growth companies in the U.S., with a sharper tilt toward technology (57%), communication services (15%), and consumer cyclical (13%).
Its top holdings mirror those of VOO -- Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple -- but with heavier weights, resulting in a more concentrated portfolio of 69 stocks.
This focus amplifies both upside potential and risk, especially during market swings.
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Foolish take
The Magnificent Seven already account for 33% of VOO's portfolio -- an unprecedented level for the S&P 500 tracker.
However, MGK takes this Magnificent Seven allocation to the next level, with these stocks accounting for 59% of the ETF's portfolio.
Deciding which ETF is best for any given investor likely comes down to a personal decision, or at least their existing portfolio holdings.
For example, suppose an investor already holds a substantial portion of their holdings in an S&P 500 fund, such as VOO. In that case, I personally don't believe there is a need to add MGK on top of that, as it simply triples down on their exposure to the Magnificent Seven.
Personally, I own mostly individual stocks and only hold two of the mega-cap tech stocks -- Nvidia and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL) -- which makes the MGK ETF more interesting to me.
While MGK has easily outperformed VOO since its inception and tends to let its winners run (which is great to see from a Foolish perspective), this mega-cap focus makes it a riskier bet and will continue to leave it prone to bigger drawdowns.
That said, both ETFs are suitable for investors seeking to participate in the U.S. economy and own the largest and most successful companies of our time. However, VOO might be a smoother ride, especially with an average P/E ratio of 28, compared to MGK's P/E of 40.
Glossary
Expense ratio: The annual fee, as a percentage of assets, that a fund charges to cover operating costs.
Dividend yield: The annual dividends paid by a fund, expressed as a percentage of its current price.
Beta: A measure of a fund's volatility compared to the overall market; a higher beta means greater price swings.
AUM (Assets Under Management): The total market value of assets that a fund manages on behalf of investors.
Max drawdown: The largest percentage drop from a fund’s peak value to its lowest point over a specific period.
Total return: The investment's price change plus all dividends and distributions, assuming those payouts are reinvested.
Sector allocation: The distribution of a fund’s investments across different industry sectors.
Index-like performance: When a fund’s returns closely match those of a specific market index it aims to track.
Concentrated portfolio: A fund that invests in a smaller number of holdings, increasing both potential risk and reward.
Growth stocks: Shares of companies expected to grow earnings faster than the market average, often reinvesting profits instead of paying dividends.
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