The AI trade is unwinding — with investors increasingly worried about debt raising by companies like Oracle and CoreWeave used to finance AI data-center buildouts.

Oracle's drop dragged other AI-related stocks lower, as well. Some of the worst performers on the Nasdaq 100 index included chipmakers such as Broadcom and Arm Holdings, which were both down around 5%. The Nasdaq Composite also slid more than 1.8%. The S&P 500 fell 1.2%.

CoreWeave and Oracle have borrowed heavily to build more AI data-center capacity, spooking bond markets and sending debt-insurance prices soaring.

It's that time of year again when I put forth my annual list of top 10 stocks to buy. The Markets are near an all-time high, and investors are enthusiastic about continued growth

AI stocks plunged Wednesday as investors question whether their elevated valuations are justified and if massive tech investments will generate sufficient profits.

Still, gold mining shares have done even better. The VanEck Gold Miners exchange-traded fund is up 150% in 2025, thanks to torrid gains by stocks like Newmont Corp. (up 170%) and Barrick Mining Corp. (up 160%.)

The healthcare sector is a great place to find quality income stocks, and these two appear to be strong picks.

AI stocks soared Thursday after memory chip maker Micron reported far stronger-than-expected quarterly results, offering tech investors a glimmer of hope after weeks of disappointing performance for AI stocks.

Sanctuary Wealth’s chief investment strategist expects a “’reset year” with more modest gains, favoring growth over value and large-cap stocks over small-caps.

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