#2: “Stocks Can Underperform Bonds for a Long, Long Time” – Meb Faber Research

If you asked the average investor to name the most iron rule of investing, they’d likely say: “Stocks outperform bonds.” And yes, over the long haul, that’s been true. Since 1900 US stocks have returned 9.9% and 10-year US government bonds about 4.4%, a mile-wide gap.  But the key question most folks never ask is… […]

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A Chinese firm has just launched a constantly changing set of AI benchmarks

Development of the benchmark at Hongshan began in 2022, following ChatGPT’s breakout success, as an internal tool for assessing which models are worth investing in. Since then, led by partner Gong Yuan, the team has steadily expanded the system, bringing in outside researchers and professionals to help refine it. As the project grew more sophisticated, […]

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Why you need diverse third-party data to deliver trusted AI solutions

As AI becomes increasingly embedded in business operations, from customer service agents and recommendation engines to fraud detection and supply chain optimization, trust in these systems is critical. But trust in AI solutions doesn’t stem from the algorithms. It’s rooted in the data. Diverse, high-quality data is a prerequisite for reliable, effective, and ethical AI […]

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Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Walmart vs. Costco

Owning Costco (COST -1.34%) or Walmart (WMT -0.65%) stock today might seem risky, given the uncertainty around tariffs and economic growth. Retailers are among the first to notice when consumers are pulling back on spending, often by trading down to cheaper brands and limiting discretionary purchases. Yet, these two retailing giants have proven that they […]

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