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Chances are, that in your wallet, you have a credit or debit card that sports the Visa (V -2.32%) name and logo on it. That's how ubiquitous this leading payments processing business has become.

Financial technology companies benefit from increasing demand among consumers for simple and effective financial products. Not all fintech companies have succeeded as the sector has grown, but one that has is SoFi Technologies (SOFI 0.98%).

There's no one right approach to investing that everyone should follow. That's true even when you home in on a specific style, like dividend investing.

IEI offers mid-duration Treasury exposure with low credit risk, but its expense ratio is higher than a combination or single alternatives depending on the desired accuracy of duration matching. Current inflation and duration risks are muted, with the main concern around potential USD weakness from fiscal deficits. Market consensus and recent data suggest stable leading inflation indicators and job markets, reducing the urgency for policy accommodation or fear of aggressive disinflation.

Joby Aviation (JOBY -2.35%), a developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, probably hasn't minted any new millionaires since its public debut. Its stock opened at $10.62 after it went public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) nearly four years ago, but it only trades at about $11 as of this writing.

It's probably safe to say that artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. Investments in AI infrastructure continue to soar, and companies are racing to develop and implement AI in nearly every facet of their business models.

Strattec has executed a strong turnaround, expanding margins and cash flow through pricing, cost cuts, and operational improvements, despite a turbulent auto market. The company's balance sheet is robust, with no parent-level debt, rising cash, and prudent capital allocation, positioning it to weather industry volatility. Risks include customer concentration, wage inflation in Mexico, and tariff volatility, but Strattec is largely insulated from direct tariff impacts.

In this video, I will cover the recent updates regarding SoFi Technologies (SOFI 0.98%). Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.

On July 9, Nvidia (NVDA 0.53%) made history by briefly becoming the world's first company to reach a market capitalization of $4 trillion. On July 10, Nvidia closed the day above a $4 trillion market cap.

Palantir (PLTR -0.33%) is one of the most popular AI stocks on the market. It has delivered shareholders incredible performance, but everyone wants to know if there's room for more.