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The Data Center Gold Rush: Why Investors Should Pay Attention to Digital Infrastructure

In an era where data is often called “the new oil,” the facilities that house, process, and protect this valuable resource are becoming increasingly critical to our digital economy. Data centers, once viewed as mere cost centers for enterprises, have evolved into a thriving asset class that’s catching the attention of forward-looking investors worldwide.  The

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$500 Billion Stargate Project: An AI Infrastructure Revolution

Introduction The Stargate Project represents a transformative initiative in data center evolution through artificial intelligence implementation. Announced in January 2025, this comprehensive infrastructure program aims to revolutionize traditional computing systems by integrating advanced AI capabilities, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and processing capabilities. The project’s $500 billion investment allocation demonstrates an unprecedented commitment to technological advancement

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The Role of Leverage in Stock Market Tops: A Historical and Comparative Analysis

he Role of Leverage in Stock Market Tops: A Historical and Comparative Analysis Introduction Leverage is the financial fuel that can propel markets to unprecedented highs—but it can also lead to volatility and market corrections. Right now, we are seeing a surge in leveraged funds, with retail investors piling in despite Wall Street’s growing concerns

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Impact of Fed Rate Cut

Monetary Policy Changes Since WW2 Given the Fed’s rate cut last month, I thought it would be interesting to see what has historically happened to the stock market when the Fed changed its Monetary Policy.  The table below summarizes what types of stocks performed best and worst during those policy eras: Era Outperformed Underperformed Economic Reasoning

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America’s Debt Crisis: A Deep Dive into Our Fiscal Future (Part 2 of 4)

If you missed our first post in this four-part series, we started with a deep dive into government spending over the past 15 years, especially the surge brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, we continue our exploration by examining the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) alarming projections and the broader implications for our economic future.

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Mark’s Investment Blog

As President of BankChampaign, not only does Mark Ballard stay current on industry trends and best practices, but he shares his financial expertise on his informational investment blog featured on BankChampaign’s website. Ballard has been with BankChampaign since 1991. Spanning topics such as stock market standings, investment metrics, inflation trends, portfolio management, company investment analysis,

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