This week, I examine the economic and investment terrain—from GDP, personal income, Treasury yields, and interest rates to Nvidia’s upcoming earnings and Moderna’s progress in personalized cancer treatment. I also explain how supply, demand, competition, government intervention, and a company’s position within an industry can affect its long-term investment potential. Tactical investing means looking beyond the headlines, understanding why you own a stock, and determining whether it still supports your strategic plan. 

 This week Mark breaks down the market's mixed signals — cooling inflation, a surprise dip in retail sales, and strong earnings that are already old news by the time you hear them. Then he goes deep on his full AI investing thesis, tracing the money from chips and memory all the way through to power generation and on-site energy — seven distinct sectors most investors never think to connect. He also flags a looming supply crunch in the defense sector (hint: it involves Patriot missiles) and explains why military strategy — Sun Tzu included — is the best framework he's found for building a portfolio that actually holds up over time. 

Tactical investing means looking beyond the headlines—digging deeper to find the tactical edge others may be missing.

As I’ve stated before, we don’t have an oil supply problem in this country. Over the past year and more, we’ve watched many energy stocks rise along with higher energy prices.

So, have you already missed the opportunity to profit from the energy sector?

No.

I’ll show you why I believe the next opportunity may be further downstream—and why refiners could be the place to look for future growth in the energy markets.

Take a closer look at one company and discover what differentiates it from its competitors and why that matters to investors.

Continuing last week's discussion on tariffs and how they affect investments and entire market sectors, I explain how to look beyond the headlines and understand the downstream impact on individual companies and industries.

If you want a more comprehensive understanding of tactical investing and how to identify opportunities others may overlook, this is the podcast for you.

In this podcast, you'll get the real story about tariffs—the story you won't hear from most major financial news networks. I'll explain how tariffs are collected, who actually pays them, and where the money goes. We'll also discuss the tariff laws and policies you hear quoted in the news and what they really mean.

Most importantly, I'll share real-life examples of when tariffs work, when they don't, and how tactical investors should look beyond the headlines to understand their downstream effects on companies, industries, and the broader economy.

Every week I separate headlines from facts, helping you understand what economic and geopolitical events really mean for your investments. Drawing on over 40 years of investment experience and the tactical planning principles I learned as a United States Marine Corps EOD veteran, I provide practical insights you can apply immediately.

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This week's newsletter explores why AI continues to lead the financial markets, the industries best positioned to benefit, and how tactical investing can help you identify opportunities while managing risk.

If you're looking to become a more disciplined and informed investor, this issue is for you.

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Here are the most important developments from last week and what they mean for your portfolio.

Oil prices, inflation data (CPI and PPI), Federal Reserve policy, profit-taking, and shifting industry leadership are all influencing today's investment landscape.

In this week's podcast, I examine how these events are working together to affect the markets and your portfolio. Most importantly, I share the three questions every investor should ask to determine whether their investment strategy is positioned for what's ahead.