Tariffs Create Bargains (on Wall Street)

Wall Street is off to a rough start after a federal appeals court declared some of President Trump’s tariffs illegal.

But that just means some great companies will get unfairly beaten down… giving you a chance to buy in at discount prices.

Our team is on high alert for bargains to add to your portfolio.

They also expect Wall Street’s biggest names to go shopping, too — looking to build their businesses with smart acquisitions.

In fact, some of the team is seeing signs that a tech giant is getting ready to announce a major buyout… which would send shares of the smaller company soaring practically overnight.

I’ll tell you more after our Top Stories and the Reader Forum.

Your Top Stories & Analysis of the Week:

• “Julian Roberston and the Discipline That Built Billions” (Truth & Trends, Enrique Abeyta): Tiger Management was home to one of the best hedge fund track records in modern investing history. And Enrique’s career gave him a chance to see the Tiger research process firsthand. He explains the methods that made Roberston’s company so successful. Then he shares how you can apply those methods to your own portfolio. While Enrique’s deep dive into the Tiger method itself got more likes, our team felt this follow-up offered a stronger takeaway. See if you agree!

• “How to Wreck a Company: Rebranding and De-Branding” (Morning Reckoning, Byron King): Two weeks ago, the Cracker Barrel restaurant chain announced it would begin using a new logo. The reaction was immediate… and devastating. While the company has since said the old logo will stay, it’s worth considering why the restaurant felt the need to rebrand in the first place. Byron digs into the controversy, starting with a road trip that took him to Fort Drum. Discover why this was the most-liked Morning Reckoning last week!

• “The Pentagon Just Validated Our Nuclear Bet” (Altucher’s Investment Network, Ray Blanco): Smaller, safer nuclear reactors may be the key to America’s energy future — which is why Altucher’s Investment Network recommended buying one of the top names in the field. And in a recent update for members, Ray explains how the U.S. military just gave the company a big boost. It’s also much further along than its competitors. Ray’s analysis was easily our most-liked story of the week… and this tech pioneer could become a household name. So I unlocked Ray’s latest thoughts for you.

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The Reader Forum:

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Thank you James Altucher and Zach Scheidt, Chris Cimorelli and Sean Ring, Ray Blanco, Jim Rickards and Enrique Abeyta for your dedication to research and a quality platform to share this valuable information your tireless efforts provide. Deeply appreciative.

If you’re reading this, Mark, thanks for taking time to share your thoughts on Altucher’s True Alpha… as well as the unexpected shoutout to the rest of the crew!

While I’m only featuring part of your comment, rest assured that we appreciated your detailed insights. It always helps to know exactly what’s on our members’ minds! And I’ve passed along your gratitude to everyone you went out of your way to mention.

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Now, here’s what’s happening around the water cooler this week…

The Water Cooler — Upcoming Events and More

Tariffs continue to dominate the financial headlines, with every move and countermove sending the major indexes bouncing in new directions.

But if you think the uncertainty is tough on your portfolio, imagine being a corporate executive trying to make a business plan.

It’s simply impossible to know how much import fees will bite into your bottom line. So public companies are piling up massive cash reserves — keeping it ready for a rainy day.

Of course, the Federal Reserve seems poised to lower interest rates… meaning businesses won’t earn as much on their idle money as they used to.

And while companies could spend their excess cash creating new products, processes, factories, etc., there’s a lot of risk that those investments won’t pay off.

In fact, it’s a lot safer — and possibly more profitable — to simply acquire a smaller company that has already taken care of the risky stuff.

Maybe that’s why our team is seeing signs that a tech giant is about to go on a spending spree… looking to bring an overlooked innovator under its umbrella.

Signs say Wall Street’s smartest money is already getting into position to benefit from the news.

The announcement could come any day now.

If it does, shares of the smaller name could skyrocket — no matter what’s happening to the rest of the markets.

Our team is putting the final touches on their research, so expect details soon!