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Key PointsOracle is aggressively building out AI data centers, most notably for OpenAI under a massive multi-year dealThe company's balance sheet is already loaded with debt, and m

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Key PointsThe Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF has low technology exposure.Instead, it's filled with a diverse group of companies that pay and raise their dividends.The starting yie

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Key PointsTesla's most recent earnings numbers showed a top-line beat, but its bottom line was not impressive.The business is growing, but it may not be fast enough to justify the

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Key PointsNvidia is the leader in AI infrastructure and has strong growth opportunities ahead.Alphabet is a market leader in search, and its cloud computing unit is growing quickly

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