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Happy Sunday afternoon.
Tech and crypto names are dragging the major indexes lower as risk appetite fades heading into the weekend close. Coinbase, Robinhood, and Strategy are all sliding, signaling some real nervousness around digital assets right now.
Meanwhile, the AI trade is getting a second look, with investors hunting for defensive plays that still capture upside without the volatility. High-yield dividend stocks are quietly getting attention as a steadier alternative to the crowded growth trade.
Top Stories for Sunday, May 17th
Why crypto stocks Coinbase, Robinhood, Strategy are sliding today
Shares of cryptocurrency-linked companies fell Friday as investors pulled back from the sector after an initial rally sparked by progress on US digital asset legislation faded amid renewed concerns about crypto prices and broader macroeconomic risks. Shares of Coinbase Global (COIN) dropped 7.6% after climbing more than 5% in the previous session, while Robinhood Markets (HOOD) fell roughly 3.8% following a gain of more than 5% on Thursday.
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The AI boom has been stalled for months. But according to legendary tech investor Louis Navellier, that's about to change. The world's first AI "Mega Computer" — Golden Dawn — will come online in 2026. It will cover a territory larger than the state of Texas… and be more than 1 trillion times more powerful than Elon Musk's Colossus. This company's building it right now.
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David Trainer and Moshe Katri debate the future of buy now, pay later stocks after Klarna (KLAR) rallied on earnings. Moshe says the sector remains one of fintech's fastest growing categories despite fintech underperforming this year, while David argues the sector still faces major business model concerns.
Read More10 stocks to protect you from the risky AI trade
Also in Weekend Reads: Tips for selling a home, the bond market's reaction as Kevin Warsh takes over at the Fed and advice from the Moneyist.
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Read MoreBillionaire Bill Miller Beat the S&P 500 for 15 Consecutive Years. Here Are His Fund's Top 3 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks Now.
Lincoln National is Miller Value Partners' second-largest holding and offers a yield of 5.3%. Gray Media has taken investors on a roller coaster ride in 2026, but its dividend has been steady (and juicy).
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Everyone is talking about Trump's new tech law. Financial Times says this tech puts America "on the verge of a financial revolution." Yahoo Finance says it could unlock $400 trillion. Jeff Brown was consulted by Congressional offices in Washington, D.C. to advise on it. He says the real number is even bigger — as much as $2.6 quadrillion could pour onto a new type of investment exchange in the days ahead…
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