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From AAA to Aa1: How to Pivot Your Portfolio as U.S. Debt Hits $36 Trillion

Moody’s just downgraded America’s AAA credit rating to Aa1, citing a ballooning $36 trillion national debt and interest costs nearing $1 trillion annually. With U.S. Treasury yields spiking past 5%, it's time for strategic shifts—think hedging bonds, pivoting to defensive ETFs, and carefully adding gold (GLD) or crypto as hedges.
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Netflix (NFLX) – Streaming’s Market Leader Refines for Profitability

Netflix has transitioned from hypergrowth disruptor to dominant, global-scale cash-flow generator. Following a period of overspend and post-pandemic correction, the company has rationalized its content slate, improved monetization via pricing and ad tiers, and reinforced its global lead. While Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), and Disney (DIS) remain competitive, Netflix’s global scale, brand equity, and operational discipline make it the best-positioned player in the direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming market. We view NFLX as a long-term compounder with upside tied to margin expansion and international ARPU growth.