AI productivity

Stock market's 31% annual return justified by AI-driven earnings growth and job creation. Closed-end fund USA offers 10.3% yield at 10% NAV discount.

SAP exceeded earnings expectations and expanded French cloud services, but shares fell 1.16% amid sector-wide AI concerns.

Snap cuts 1,000 jobs and targets $500M in cost savings through AI-driven productivity improvements, aiming to improve profitability.

U.S. stock futures surge over 1% despite Iran tensions. Robinhood, Arm Holdings, and Circle Internet Group lead gainers.

Nvidia shares sold off after earnings beat as investors took profits, though analysts remain bullish with $300 price target by 2026 amid strong AI demand.

Strategist Yardeni defends bullish AI outlook against warnings of mass unemployment and market crash, arguing AI augments worker productivity rather than displacing labor.

Two closed-end funds yield over 9% while trading at steep 17% discounts to net asset value, offering potential opportunities for income investors amid market volatility.