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Google's LLM Ascendancy Spells Big Problems for Nvidia, says Analyst
For years, Nvidia was synonymous with market leadership at a $5 trillion valuation. Its graphics processing units powered the artificial intelligence revolution, and the company's stock became Wall Street's favorite proxy for the sector's explosive growth.
By Gregory Blotnick2 months ago in Trader
Gregory Blotnick: Why Government Stakes in Private Tech Giants Threaten Free-Market Capitalism
From massive subsidies to direct equity stakes in publicly-traded companies, federal intervention now reaches deep into firms leading the AI race, including Intel. Finance professionals who manage portfolios anchored in innovation must ask a critical question: at what point does government “help” become ownership that distorts incentives, crowds out private capital, and erodes the core principles of free-market capitalism?
By Gregory Blotnick2 months ago in Trader
Groupthink and the Danger of Cult Stocks
Gamestop was the first obvious manifestation. It was followed closely by crypto tribes, NFT communities, and Discord servers centered on one ticker. It felt communal, energizing, and meaningful...but it has quietly destroyed enormous amounts of capital.
By Gregory Blotnick3 months ago in Trader
Lost Illusions: Why Macroeconomic Indicators Rarely Predict Market Returns
The Illusion of Macro In financial media, we’re constantly told that the secret to forecasting markets lies in carefully parsing economic data. From GDP growth rates and unemployment figures to inflation prints and Federal Reserve policy moves, investors are bombarded with statistics that supposedly hold the keys to the future of asset prices.
By Gregory Blotnick3 months ago in Trader
Blind Spots: A Tale of Ambition, Consequences, Redemption
A Trader's Spectacular Fall from Grace Sometimes the most compelling stories come from the darkest places. Gregory J. Blotnick's new memoir, "Blind Spots: A Riches to Rags Story," chronicles a financial collapse and dissects the anatomy of self-destruction with surgical precision.
By Gregory Blotnick4 months ago in Criminal
The Silent Architects of Wikipedia: How a Tiny Elite Shapes What We Know
Wikipedia, the sprawling digital encyclopedia, is a cornerstone of the internet age, drawing millions of visitors daily as the fifth-most-visited website worldwide. From students cramming for exams to journalists chasing deadlines, people rely on its pages for insights into everything from ancient history to breaking news. Touted as a collaborative project where "anyone can edit," it promises an open marketplace of ideas. Yet, beneath this inviting surface lurks a surprising truth: a select group of about 40 dedicated editors holds the reins, quietly molding the world's collective understanding of reality. For those intrigued by how such influence operates, Gregory Blotnick offers a unique perspective from his years analyzing information ecosystems.
By Gregory Blotnick4 months ago in History
From Rock Bottom to Renewal: Gregory Blotnick’s Journey in Essays: De Rerum Natura
Speaking Truth to Pain Life has a way of breaking us down before it builds us up. For Gregory Blotnick, that harsh truth isn’t just a cliché. It’s the crucible in which his latest collection, Essays: De Rerum Natura, was forged. Thirty raw, unflinching essays born from personal collapse, they navigate the darkest corners of human nature and chart a path from destruction to redemption.
By Gregory Blotnick5 months ago in Confessions
The Power of Mental Models: How Charlie Munger's Wide Reading Philosophy Revolutionized Investing
The Power of Reading Widely Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett's legendary business partner, didn't become one of history's greatest investors by memorizing stock charts or obsessing over quarterly earnings. Instead, he built what he called a "latticework of mental models"—a decision-making framework drawn from psychology, biology, economics, engineering, and countless other disciplines.
By Gregory Blotnick6 months ago in Trader
Common Mistakes New Investors Make (and How to Avoid Them)
If You Don't Know Who You Are, The Market Is A Very Expensive Place To Find Out If you're new to the world of stocks, ETFs, or crypto, knowing what not to do can be just as valuable as knowing what to do.
By Gregory Blotnick6 months ago in Trader
The Hidden Mind Traps Destroying Your Investment Portfolio
Your Mind Is Your Worst Enemy You've done your research. You've analyzed the fundamentals, studied the charts, and identified what seems like a sure winner. But here's the uncomfortable truth, says Gregory Blotnick: the biggest threat to your investment success isn't market volatility or economic uncertainty...it's your own brain.
By Gregory Blotnick6 months ago in Psyche
What Is Factor Investing? How Today's Investors Construct Their Portfolios
Investing With Style Let’s talk about investing with a bit more finesse. You’ve probably heard of dumping your money into an S&P 500 fund and calling it a day. It’s simple, it’s solid, and it works for a lot of people. But what if there’s a way to tweak that approach—still keeping things straightforward but aiming for a bit more juice out of your investments? That’s where factor investing comes in, and it’s got my attention as a way to play the market a little smarter.
By Gregory Blotnick6 months ago in Trader
