A message from InvestorPlace Dear Reader, Given how crazy 2025 has been so far, I have one request that might sound very strange... Enjoy the relative peace and stability of the next 6 months to the fullest. Because two massive economic forces are colliding in real-time, and the result is set to upend everything we thought we knew about investing. The first force: We're living through the fastest rate of technological change in human history. AI isn't just disrupting a few tech companies — it's threatening to make the world we know unrecognizable in just a few years. The second force: Trade relationships and peace deals that have held our global economy together for decades are hanging by a thread. If that thread breaks, we're looking at an era of chaos that will make 2008 look like a minor correction. I call what's coming The Age of Chaos. And almost no one I talk to is prepared for it. Not yet anyway. But if you're in that group, it's not your fault. Because here's what most folks don't understand: The Age of Chaos isn't just another market cycle where you will eventually see the light at the end of the tunnel. The Age of Chaos is a fundamental reshaping of the economic order. And when the dust settles, we'll be managing our money in a completely different investment landscape. The wealth transfers will be historic. People who are wealthy today could be penniless when this decade ends. While those who position themselves correctly right now could build massive wealth. The great restructuring of the stock market is already happening: Reliable, household-name companies that fund managers have loved for years are getting crushed: Meanwhile, a surge of dynamic companies positioned for this new world are exploding higher: - AppLovin: +713%
- MicroStrategy: +358%
- Palantir: +340%
This isn't random market volatility. This is the beginning of an irreversible economic division that's just getting underway. And here's the uncomfortable truth: Many of the companies that could fail in The Age of Chaos may already be sitting in your portfolio right now. Names that have seemed untouchable throughout history. Names that every "expert" tells you to buy and hold forever. Names that could rob you of your hard-earned savings if you don't act soon. But, I didn't reach out to you today to spread doom and gloom. I wrote because there's a way to protect yourself and potentially profit from what's coming. It starts with understanding which companies are on the brink right now... and which are positioned to thrive in The Age of Chaos. That's exactly what I reveal in my brand-new streaming presentation. I'll show you the names and tickers of specific companies I believe you should sell before they crater, including some that might shock you. These aren't fly-by-night operations. These are companies that have been market darlings for years – and are still overweight in many investors' accounts. More importantly, I'll share the names and tickers of the companies you can upgrade to that could multiply your money in the coming months. Companies that aren't just surviving this transformation but driving it. For instance, while everyone's focused on whether Nvidia's incredible run is over, I've identified a stock most people associate with cookware that's now become a key supplier to AI data centers everywhere. And while investors keep piling into Amazon, I'll reveal a virtually unknown online retailer that could be like buying Amazon in 2005 — but with an even bigger competitive advantage. I'm giving away all of this analysis completely free in this broadcast. No membership required. No credit card. Just the unvarnished truth about what I see coming and how to position yourself for it. The Age of Chaos isn't something that might happen. It's already underway. The question is: Will you be among the victims or the victors? Knowing the names and tickers of these stocks could mean the difference between winning and losing in the months ahead. That's why I reveal 7 carefully selected buys and sells in this presentation. Watch my "Sell This, Buy That" broadcast today right here – and get my Age of Chaos analysis completely free. Sincerely, Eric Fry
Senior Macro-Investment Analyst, InvestorPlace
Featured Article from MarketBeat 3 Stocks Offering Diversification in Trump's Tariff & Trade ResetWritten by Chris Markoch 
President Donald Trump is in the early stages of executing what some are calling a “Great Reset” of the U.S. economy. Tariffs are one of the president’s tools of choice with a goal towards spurring a domestic manufacturing revival. According to the administration, achieving that goal has economic and national security considerations. That said, the long-term payoff will take years. However, investors are already seeing some impact from the policy shift. Commodity demand is higher as companies pledge to build out infrastructure in the United States. Also, trade conflicts frequently create currency swings. To that end, the dollar just had its worst first half of the year since 1972. Although tariffs are his primary tool, Trump is also focusing on lower taxes and less regulation to spur growth in the United States. That agenda is moving full steam ahead after the passage of Trump’s One Big, Beautiful Bill. Growth may kick into overdrive if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates later this year. That growth outlook has many investors flocking to technology stocks despite valuation concerns. A different strategy may involve looking at sectors that can build a diversified portfolio with a balance of strong growth and stable income. Freeport-McMoRan: A Commodity Play for an Inflationary Environment The surge in the spot price of gold hasn’t trickled down to mining stocks, which significantly lagged the market in 2024. The outlook is looking brighter as the Trump administration looks to cut mining regulations and embed them into law, making it harder for future administrations to reverse. One way to play this growth is through an ETF like the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSEARCA: GDX), which is up over 52% in 2025. However, some individual names also look intriguing. One of them is Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX). Freeport-McMoRan is a gold miner, but the yellow metal takes a back seat to Freeport’s primary business. The company is one of the world’s largest copper producers. Copper is essential for everything from electrical wiring in data centers to renewable energy buildouts. As tariffs and incentives encourage more factories and infrastructure projects to move back to U.S. soil, demand for copper is expected to soar. Freeport-McMoRan is also attractive to investors because it has a strong balance sheet with a debt-to-equity ratio of just 0.30%. FCX stock is up about 15% in 2025, but analysts are forecasting an additional 15% of upside. Several analysts have raised their price targets above the consensus price ahead of the company’s earnings on July 22. Coca-Cola: Defensive Growth with a Global Footprint With many investors in full risk-on mode, defensive stocks like The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) may get overlooked. It shouldn’t be. KO stock is up 10.9% in 2025. That’s no NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) performance, but it’s higher than many consumer staples stocks. Strong demand for the company’s iconic beverage brands is a knee-jerk reaction explanation for that performance. Having said that, the company does have pricing power that has helped it balance earnings growth for shareholders with an eye on a pinched consumer. However, this is also a trade and tariff story. A weaker dollar benefits Coca-Cola because the company generates significant revenue outside the United States. As foreign earnings are converted back into dollars, reported sales and profits can rise. The company also benefits from localized supply chains for production and delivery. At 27x earnings, KO stock is expensive compared to its recent history. That said, Coca-Cola’s dividend yield and consistent cash flow make it attractive to investors who want exposure to income without sacrificing modest growth potential. Verizon: Reliable Dividends in Uncertain Times Investing in a company like Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) makes sense for investors with a long time horizon. But for investors in wealth preservation mode, there’s something to be said for boring but beautiful stocks. That’s the benefit of owning Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ). Verizon has averaged a total return of around 4.7% in the last 10 years. This is why it’s important to point out that VZ stock is up about 8% in the previous 12 months. Even when the stock price fell in recent years, investors have never had to worry about the company’s dividend. That dividend currently yields 6.5%, which puts the stock in the top 10% of its sector. The stock price surge is because the company’s capital expenditures on 5G are falling, as is its debt. That puts the focus back on the company’s reliable subscription model.
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