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The energy sector seems to be in constant boom or bust, resulting in wildly swinging performance from year to year relative to most other sectors. That said, energy is still essential for civilization to function and that requires ways to produce and move it. Today, we are comparing several closed-end funds in the energy infrastructure space, including a few that are more heavily focused on MLPs.

The S&P 500 notched a rip-roaring 53.2% gain in the two-year period from 2023 through 2024. Passive income collected from most dividend stocks during this period pales in comparison to the capital gains of the broader market.

While the market is at all-time highs, some sectors are actually in correction territory. I share one that has pulled back by ~10% in recent weeks, yet contains several opportunities with extremely strong fundamentals, attractive yields, big buybacks, and sound balance sheets. I share one of my top picks.

The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.

MLP ETFs have generated attractive returns for investors, but remain a compelling investment opportunity as valuations in the space have not become overextended. Valuations suggest midstream ETFs still have compelling upside potential, even as the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) has generated strong returns for four consecutive years and outperformed broader energy for two consecutive years.

The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.

Investors poured over $1 trillion into exchange-traded funds (ETF) in 2024, with single-stock ETFs showing some of the highest annual returns. Clough Capital President and CEO Vince Lorusso — whose firm manages the Clough Select Equity ETF (CBSE) — appears on Wealth to analyze this trend and where he envisions strong ETF inflows to continue throughout 2025 and beyond.

With market pullbacks driven by factors like geopolitical tensions, central bank policies, and fluctuating jobless claims, many investors are left wondering where to allocate their funds. While the allure of stock picking, especially in trending areas like AI, Chinese stocks, or energy, can be strong, it doesn't suit every investor, particularly those looking for a more conservative, income-focused approach.

With market pullbacks driven by factors like geopolitical tensions, central bank policies, and fluctuating jobless claims, many investors are left wondering where to allocate their funds. While the allure of stock picking, especially in trending areas like AI, Chinese stocks, or energy, can be strong, it doesn't suit every investor, particularly those looking for a more conservative, income-focused approach.

Fast Money traders Steve Grasso, Tim Seymour, Julie Biel, and Mike Khouw share their favorite stocks from this week and explain the reasoning behind their choices.