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Powering the Mature AI Economy · The SPY Trader

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  Hello everyone !
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  This is Sunny Sideup , and you are listening to Spy Trader .
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  It is currently 2:30 pm on Monday , June 8th , 2026 , out here on the sunny Pacific coast .
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  We are checking in on the markets as we kick off another week in what has become a fascinating year .
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  The big story today is that we are officially living in the Mature AI Economy .
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  Gone are the days of wild guessing games ; now , it is all about who is actually making money and finding more efficient ways to work .
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  The S&P 500 , which many of you track through the SPY ETF , is hovering near alltime highs .
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  We have got inflation sitting pretty at 2.4 percent , and the Federal Reserve has kept rates steady at 3.75 percent .
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  It is that Goldilocks scenario we always hope for — not too hot , not too cold , just right for steady growth .
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  Let us dive into what is actually moving the needle .
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  You might be surprised to hear that the biggest winners lately are not just the chipmakers .
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  It is the companies keeping the lights on .
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  The Utilities and Energy sectors , specifically the XLU and XLE ETFs , are leading the charge .
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  This is because these massive AI data centers need an incredible amount of electricity .
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  We are seeing companies like Constellation Energy and NextEra Energy signing huge longterm deals with the tech giants like Microsoft and Google .
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  If you want to power the future , you have to literally power the future !
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  Over in the tech world , the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund , or XLK , is still the market engine , but things are changing .
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  We are not just looking at who has the newest chips anymore .
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  Even a powerhouse like NVIDIA has shifted focus from selling their H100 hardware to their AI Factory software services .
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  Meanwhile , Apple is having a moment .
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  They just reported record revenue thanks to everyone upgrading their phones for the new SiriGPT features .
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  It seems like the AI upgrade cycle is finally here for the rest of us .
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  Now , we cannot ignore the government .
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  The Federal AI Safety and Competition Act is the talk of Washington .
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  Interestingly , while rules usually sound scary for business , these new regulations are actually helping the big players like Microsoft and Alphabet .
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  They have the money to handle the paperwork , while smaller startups are struggling to keep up .
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  It is creating a moat around the giants .
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  So , what does this mean for your wallet ?
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  I have got three strategies for you to consider today .
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  First , think about the AI infrastructure .
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  Instead of just buying the AI software , look at the cooling and power .
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  Vertiv Holdings , which makes cooling systems , and the Vanguard Real Estate ETF , or VNQ , are great ways to play this , especially as they focus on data center REITs like Equinix .
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  Second , look for Quality Growth .
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  With interest rates still around 3.75 percent , you want companies with Fortress Balance Sheets — lots of cash and low debt .
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  The Invesco QQQ Trust is a great place to find these cashrich leaders .
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  Amazon is a standout here , as their AWS cloud division is really dominating the enterprise AI market .
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  And third , do not forget about income .
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  Now that the Fed has settled into a neutral rate , bond prices are not swinging wildly anymore .
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  You can actually lock in a 4 to 5 percent yield right now .
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  The iShares Core U.S.
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  Aggregate Bond ETF , or AGG , is a solid choice for stability .
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  If you are looking for a balanced approach today , I like a sixtythirtyten split .
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  Put 60 percent into a broad fund like the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF , or VTI , to capture the general growth of the U.S.
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  economy .
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  Put 30 percent into bonds like AGG for that steady income , and keep that last 10 percent for thematic growth in areas like Utilities or the QQQ to catch those AI and energy trends .
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  That is the pulse of the market this Monday afternoon .
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  Remember , while I love talking numbers , always check in with your own financial advisor before making big moves .
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  I am Sunny Sideup , and this has been Spy Trader .
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  Stay smart , stay friendly , and I will see you in a few hours !