Musk left OpenAI in 2018 and later founded rival startup, xAI. Musk or his company, xAI, has filed lawsuits against OpenAI.
OpenAI held a secondary share sale in October that valued it at $500 billion, taking the lead from Musk's SpaceX by a cool $100 billion.
Not one to cede ground to a rival, Musk is now planning his own secondary share sale at SpaceX, according to an internal letter to employees seen by multiple outlets. It would value the company at a whopping $800 billion. If that happens soon, it means Musk would have only let Altman hold the mantle for a couple of months.
Musk also confirmed on X this week that the company is exploring a blockbuster initial public offering, which might be the only way OpenAI can regain its lead as a private company. OpenAI this year restructured its business, which would allow it to also pursue its own eye-watering IPO in the future.
While this valuation battle between the two billionaires is maybe cringeworthy theater for the average earner, it underscores a significant shift: investors are pouring unprecedented money into technologies once viewed as speculative science projects.
SpaceX, which aims to make life multi-planetary and colonize Mars, and OpenAI, which seeks to develop a theoretical AI that can reason like humans, are two of the most visible examples, but they are part of a broader surge in frontier-tech valuations. AI, robotics, and defense tech startups have all notched multibillion-dollar valuations in the past year — bubble be damned.
This article was originally published on Fool.com. All figures quoted in US dollars unless otherwise stated.
Key Points
Growth stocks may not be predictable, but they have the potential to generate incredible returns for investors.
Nvidia, Netflix, and Booking Holdings have been some of the best growth stocks to own over the past two decades.
These companies have all established themselves as leading players in their respective industries.
It isn’t always obvious that a growth stock will take off and generate massive returns for your portfolio. However, that’s one of the reasons why sometimes taking a chance on an up-and-coming stock can be a worthwhile move, even if you’re not entirely confident that it’ll be successful. Taking on some risk can result in monstrous gains and rewards later on.
Three stocks that have made long-term investors rich over the past two decades include Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX), and Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG). Here’s a look at just how much your investment would be worth if you bought $5,000 worth of shares in each of these companies 20 years ago.
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1. Nvidia: $3 million
The least-surprising stock on this list is likely Nvidia. The chipmaker has made people rich over just the past five years, let alone 20. If you invested $5,000 into the tech stock back on Dec. 1, 2005, your investment would be worth a staggering $3 million right now.
Today, Nvidia has become the most valuable company in the world, with a market cap of $4.5 trillion. A couple of decades ago, it was primarily known for its graphics cards. Nowadays, its cutting-edge chips are used in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) models, which has led to game-changing results for the business.
Over the past four quarters, the company has generated $187 billion in revenue. Just a few years ago, the company’s annual revenue was less than $30 billion. Nvidia’s gains have come rapidly, and for investors who want exposure to artificial intelligence (AI), this can be one of the safer stocks to hang on to for the long haul.
2. Netflix: $1.2 million
Another stock that would have made you rich over the past 20 years is streaming giant Netflix. A $5,000 investment a couple of decades ago would now have ballooned to be worth $1.2 million. Its ascent has been more gradual than Nvidia’s, and there have been challenges along the way. However, Netflix has established itself as a leader in video streaming.
The company’s relentless pursuit of growth is evident with its recent acquisition attempt of Warner Bros. Discovery for $72 billion. Although the deal may not end up going through, as Paramount Skydance has announced a hostile bid, and there are concerns about whether this may hurt competition, it’s yet another example of Netflix looking for ways to grow and add value for its customers.
The streaming giant has gone from posting losses to now enjoying strong profit margins of 24%. Netflix is a household name and yet another good growth stock to hold for the long haul.
3. Booking Holdings: $1.1 million
Rounding out this list of impressive stocks is Booking Holdings. A $5,000 investment in the business 20 years ago would now be worth around $1.1 million. The growth in the travel industry, particularly in online bookings, has enabled it to grow at an incredible pace.
Last year, it reported $23.7 billion in sales and $5.9 billion in profit, a significant improvement from the $11 billion in sales it posted just three years earlier, when its bottom line was around $1.2 billion. Analysts from Grand View Research project that the online travel booking market is still growing at a compounded annual growth rate of roughly 10% until 2030, as there’s still more growth potential ahead for Booking Holdings.
Given the plentiful opportunities ahead, it may still not be too late to invest in Booking Holdings stock. It trades at a forward price-to-earnings multiple of 21, based on analyst expectations. That’s slightly below the S&P 500 average of 22. For long-term growth investors, this can be a fantastic investment to simply buy and hold.Â
This article was originally published on Fool.com. All figures quoted in US dollars unless otherwise stated.
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Mustafa Suleyman announced Microsoft is opening an AI hub in London
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Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman said he's not trying to lure AI talent with sky-high pay packages.
Suleyman said he focuses on selective hiring and team culture over high compensation.
Silicon Valley is facing intense competition for AI talent, with salaries reaching record highs.
The talent wars continue to rage across Silicon Valley as companies vie for the best and brightest minds in AI. There is, however, one major AI company that says it is not giving in to pressure.
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman said on Bloomberg Podcasts that he doesn't plan to compete with tech giants like Meta by offering top dollar for talent.
"I don't think anyone's matching those things," Suleyman said of the $100 million signing bonuses Meta has been offering engineers, and the $250 million packages it's been using to lure top AI researchers.
"I think that Zuck's taken a particular approach that involves sort of hiring a lot of individuals rather than maybe creating a team, and I don't really think that's the right approach," he said.
Suleyman said he was "very selective" about new hires when he previously worked at DeepMind. At Microsoft, he said he has hired "incrementally," prioritizing candidates who aligned with the team's culture and had the right skills, and let go of those who did not.
In Silicon Valley, the top ranks of AI talent are commanding pay packages in the millions.
In June, Meta spent $14.3 billion on an investment in Scale AI — a deal widely seen as an acquihire of its CEO, Alexandr Wang. Google also made a similar move, acquiring the leaders of Windsurf, an AI coding platform. in a deal worth $2.4 billion. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has said that Meta tried to lure his employees away with $100 million signing bonuses, which Meta Chief Technology Officer Andrew Bosworth said OpenAI later offered to match.
Even at smaller startups, someone in an AI leadership role can command between $300,000 and $400,000 in base pay, Shawn Thorne, managing director at executive search firm True Search, previously told Business Insider.
Suleyman said "rotation" is part of the industry, given the small pool of talent. He cited Microsoft's corporate vice president of AI, Amar Subramanya, decamping to Apple earlier this month as an example.
Microsoft recently brought in several new hires from DeepMind and OpenAI, he said.
"There's certainly no 'no poach' agreements, that would not be legal," he added. "People can go work for whoever they want to work for."
It certainly has been an eventful year for the DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) share price.
After starting it at 77 cents, the counter drone technology company’s shares reached as high as $6.71 before coming back down to Earth like Icarus.
At the end of last week, the company’s shares closed at $2.08.
Will the DroneShield share price double again in 2026?
Nobody can say for sure what will happen in 2026, but there’s certainly potential for the doubling of its share price again.
Firstly, the company is operating in a market that is experiencing incredible demand. If that continues and its sales and earnings continue to grow, its share price is likely to push higher again.
Though, this assumes it can avoid any more controversies like those that have weighed on investor sentiment in recent months.
Bullish broker tips big returns
Also supporting the case for a major re-rating is a recent broker note out of Bell Potter.
According to the note, the broker has a buy rating and $5.30 price target on DroneShield’s shares.
Based on its current share price of $2.08, this implies potential upside of over 150% for investors over the next 12 months.
Bell Potter highlights that DroneShield has a sales pipeline valued at $2.55 billion. To put that into context, its current market capitalisation is approximately $1.9 billion.
Commenting on its buy recommendation, the broker said:
We believe DRO has the market leading counter-drone offering and a strengthening competitive advantage owing to its years of experience and large R&D team, focused on detect and defeat capabilities. We expect 2026 will be an inflection point for the global counter-drone industry with countries poised to unleash a wave of spending on soft-kill detect and defeat solutions. Consequently, we believe DRO should see material contracts flowing from its $2,550m potential sales pipeline over the next 3-6 months as defence budgets roll over to FY26.
Though, there are risks to its thesis. The broker warns investors that:
Failure to retain existing customers or attract new customers will severely impact revenue growth and the overall financial performance of the company. [â¦] DRO operates in a competitive market including large multi-national defence contractors who have extensive resources and scale.
Whatever happens, it certainly will be worth watching the DroneShield share price in 2026. And for shareholders (and prospective shareholders), hopefully it will be a very successful year for them.
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According to a note out of Citi, its analysts have retained their buy rating on this travel agent giant’s shares with an increased price target of $16.75. This follows news that the company is acquiring UK based online cruise platform Iglu for 122 million British pounds. Citi notes that this is the second cruise related acquisition the company has made in two years. It believes this indicates that management is making a strategic push into higher-value and less volatile leisure segments. In response to the news, Citi has boosted its earnings estimates and its valuation for the company accordingly. The Flight Centre share price ended the week at $14.81.
A note out of Macquarie reveals that its analysts have retained their outperform rating on this network as a service provider’s shares with an increased price target of $21.70. The broker has been looking at Megaport’s recent acquisition of Latitude. It highlights that it expands the immediate addressable share of customer wallet as customers already consume compute products, but Megaport has not historically sold compute. Furthermore, Latitude’s product offering is highly complementary to its existing product set and offers a direct position in a large and fast-growing end market according to Macquarie. It estimates that Bare Metal as a Service (BMaaS) is a large, end market currently worth US$15 billion, and growing rapidly. Combined with the stabilisation of core revenue, Macquarie believes this leaves Megaport is well-placed for long term growth. The Megaport share price was fetching $13.17 at Friday’s close.
Analysts at Ord Minnett have retained their buy rating on this data centre operator’s shares with an increased price target of $20.50. According to the note, the broker was pleased to see that NextDC has signed a memorandum of understanding with OpenAI. It is the owner of ChatGPT. The deal is for the proposed S7 data centre in Eastern Creek, Sydney, which will be a hyperscale AI campus and the largest in the southern hemisphere with 650MW capacity. Ord Minnett sees big positives from the arrangement and believes it could be a boost to its valuation if it goes ahead as expected. The NextDC share price ended last week at $13.51.
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There are some impressive businesses on the ASX that are growing rapidly in Australia, but they’re currently limited to the local market. I think the big opportunities are with ASX shares that have their sights on the global economy, where there’s a lot more growth potential.
Some of the ASX’s best long-term performers such as Pro Medicus Ltd (ASX: PME) and Aristocrat Leisure Ltd (ASX: ALL) have become as large as they are by successfully expanding overseas.
The two ASX share investments below are ones to watch (and buy) in my book with $2,000.
Breville is one of the world’s largest coffee machine businesses, owning a number of brands, including Breville, Safe, Lelit, Baratza, and its coffee bean business, Beanz.
I think the FY25 result demonstrated the company’s ability to deliver solid compounding growth. Revenue, net profit and the dividend all increased by more than 10%, which was solid in my view.
The 25% decline of the Breville share price since January makes it look like a much cheaper buy. There are tariff headwinds for the business in FY26, but it’s rapidly working to shift manufacturing for the American market to Mexico, which should lessen the headwind.
I don’t believe the tariffs will be a long-term headwind for the business, making it an appealing buy at this cheaper valuation, in my opinion. Management expects that US products (representing 80% of gross profits dollars) will be manufactured outside of China by the end of the FY26 first half.
On the purely positive side, Breville’s expansion into new geographic markets, such as the recent additions of China and the Middle East, gives the company more avenues for growth.
According to the forecast on CMC Markets, the ASX share is trading at less than 27x FY27’s estimated earnings, which I’m calling good value given its long-term growth potential.
There are plenty of great businesses listed outside of the ASX share market. The ASX only accounts for around 2% of the global stock market, so I strongly believe it’s a good idea to get exposure to those companies too.
While there are many thousands of businesses we could invest in overseas, I’d only advocate for investing in the best or most exciting names.
The QLTY ETF looks to invest in the 150 highest-quality global stocks. Those names are chosen for the portfolio based on four factors: a high return on equity (ROE), good cash flow generation, stable earnings and low debt levels.
When you put those elements together, only the very best names will make it into the portfolio, in my view.
The investment process is clearly working well so far because the QLTY ETF has returned an average of 14.6% per year since it was started in November 2018. Past performance is not necessarily a reliable indicator of future performance, but I think this fund is capable of delivering average annual returns in excess of 10% per year over the long term because of its pure focus on quality holdings.
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There are not many ASX dividend stocks that I’d be willing to buy in virtually any economic environment, whether the stock market is booming or crashing.
I firmly believe that investors should only invest in a share/fund they’d be excited to buy more of if it became cheaper.
The ASX dividend stock MFF Capital Investments Ltd (ASX: MFF) is one name that I’ve invested in heavily this year. In terms of my regular investing, it’s the one I’ve invested in the most in 2025.
The business is best known for its listed investment company (LIC) activities, targeting high-quality share investments. It also has funds management operations after acquiring the Montaka business.
There are a few reasons why I’m excited to buy into it regularly, regardless of what happens next.
Rising dividends
For me, one of the most important elements of a pleasing ASX dividend stock is a rising dividend.
A growing dividend can indicate so many things. It can mean more cash hitting my bank account each year, stronger profit generation by the business and potentially a higher share price.
MFF’s board of directors are aiming to provide investors with a rising dividend from the large profit reserves it has built over the years.
The business has indicated it intends to grow its half-yearly dividend to 10 cents per share in FY26, implying a potential grossed-up dividend yield of 5.9%, including franking credits, at the time of writing.
Excellent businesses delivering results
According to CMC Markets, MFF Capital has delivered total shareholder returns of an average of 15.9% per year over the prior five years.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns, but I’m optimistic the ASX dividend stock can deliver strong returns in the coming years because of its focus on quality, growing businesses.
MFF has built a global portfolio of some of the leading businesses around the world such as Alphabet, Mastercard, Visa, Meta Platforms, Amazon, Microsoft, Prosus and Home Depot.
One of the reasons I like owning this business is its investment flexibility to invest in huge companies or much smaller ones, in any market. For example, it recently invested in L1 Group Ltd (ASX: L1G), which is a compelling ASX business in the funds management space, but a lot smaller than the US tech giants.
Compelling discount
One of the reasons why I’m always willing to buy MFF shares is that the ASX dividend stock has a history of trading at a discount to its underlying value.
The MFF portfolio represents a basket of great stocks and that basket has an underlying value. The business regularly tells investors about its net tangible assets (NTA), which the MFF share price generally moves with (positively or negatively, as the portfolio value changes).
In recent times, the MFF share price has traded at a discount of around 10% to its pre-tax NTA, which I think is an appealing discount considering its long-term performance.
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When it comes to passive income on the Australian share market, few shares attract as much attention as BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP).
Often referred to as the Big Australian, BHP is one of the world’s largest mining companies, with tier-one assets spanning iron ore, copper, metallurgical coal, and potash.
This includes the Western Australian Iron Ore (WAIO), Olympic Dam, Escondida, and Spence operations, as well as the Jansen potash project.
Income investors tend to like BHP for a few key reasons. Its operations sit at the low end of global cost curves, it generates enormous free cash flow during normal commodity cycles, and management has a clear commitment to returning surplus capital to shareholders.
While its dividends can fluctuate with commodity prices, BHP has built a reputation as one of the market’s most generous large-cap dividend payers over the long term. In fact, over the last few years it has returned tens of billions of dollars to its shareholders.
That makes it a popular choice for investors looking to combine blue-chip stability with meaningful passive income.
What would 1,000 BHP shares cost?
BHP shares ended last week at $45.59. At that price, buying 1,000 shares would require an upfront investment of approximately $45,590. That’s clearly a sizeable outlay.
But Morgan Stanley thinks it would be worth doing. The broker currently has an overweight rating on the mining giant and a $48.00 price target, suggesting further upside from current levels, alongside potential passive income.
So, how much passive income could they generate?
According to Morgan Stanley’s forecasts, BHP is expected to pay fully franked dividends of approximately $1.90 per share in FY 2026, followed by around $1.70 per share in FY 2027.
Based on those estimates, an investor holding 1,000 BHP shares could expect:
FY 2026 dividend income: approximately $1,900
FY 2027 dividend income: approximately $1,700
That equates to a forward cash yield of roughly 4.2% in FY 2026 and 3.7% in FY 2027, based on the current BHP share price. Importantly for Australian investors, these dividends are forecast to be fully franked, which can significantly boost after-tax returns for those able to use franking credits.
The bigger picture
Of course, BHP’s dividends are not fixed. As a mining company, its payouts rise and fall with commodity prices, demand from China, and broader global economic conditions. In strong markets, its dividends can be exceptionally large, while weaker cycles can see them pull back.
However, for investors seeking long-term passive income from a high-quality, globally significant business, BHP remains a compelling option.
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Dick Van Dyke marked his 100th birthday on Saturday.
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Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday.
The Hollywood titan has shared his tips for living a long, healthy life.
In his new book, Van Dyke said he "stubbornly refused to give in to the bad stuff in life."
Dick Van Dyke, the larger-than-life comedian, is now a centenarian.
Van Dyke celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, marking a new chapter in his already storied life and career.
He became a household name in the 1960s while starring on the CBS sitcom, "The Dick Van Dyke Show," which won 15 Emmys and two Golden Globes. Van Dyke's star rose even higher when he headlined "Mary Poppins" alongside Julie Andrews in 1964 and "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" with Sally Ann Howes in 1968.
Dick Van Dyke and Julie Andrews in "Mary Poppins."
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In addition to an extensive filmography, Van Dyke also won a Tony Award in 1961 for his role as Albert Peterson in "Bye Bye Birdie."
As Van Dyke grew older, he has often shared insights and advice on living a long life. Here are three tips Van Dyke follows.
Van Dyke exercises three times a week
During an appearance on actor Ted Danson's podcast, "Where Everybody Knows Your Name," in January, Van Dyke said he exercises several times a week.
"I've always exercised," Van Dyke said. "Three days a week, we go to the gym. I think that's why I'm not stove-up like my equals."
Danson recalled seeing Van Dyke at the gym and being impressed by his routine.
"I would go to the same gym you did, and if I got there early enough, I would see you, literally, work out on some weight machine," Danson said. "And then, almost like you were doing circuit training, you would not walk to the next machine, you'd dance. You literally danced to the next machine."
Danson said he later asked Van Dyke about his workout routine.
"You said you would come to the gym and work out for whatever hour, whatever it is, then you would go home. You would swim laps and then get back into bed and take a nap."
Van Dyke said these days, he's doing a lot of stretching and yoga.
Van Dyke stays mentally fit by watching "Jeopardy!"
Dick Van Dyke at the 2021 Kennedy Center Honors.
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In his new book, "100 Rules for Living to 100: An Optimist's Guide to a Happy Life," Van Dyke wrote that his short-term memory is "shot," but he still has "his marbles."
"I used to do the crossword religiously for years (in pen), and now it's 'Jeopardy!' that keeps me sharp, though Arlene always has the answer before I do," Van Dyke wrote, referring to his wife, Arlene Silver.
Van Dyke and Silver, 54, tied the knot in 2012. In his book, Van Dyke wrote that his job as an entertainer required him to have a good memory.
"For my whole career, I had to memorize pages and pages of lines and a ton of songs, backward and forward, so I was able to say or sing them without even thinking," he wrote. "When I sing with The Vantastix, it's often songs from shows and movies I've done, and those are right at the front of my brain."
He added: "I can still pick up new material easily, too, though it might take three or four more run-throughs than it used to be before the lyrics feel like second nature."
Van Dyke also wrote that cutting alcohol out of his diet likely played a part in his good brain health.
Keeping a positive mindset is essential, Van Dyke said
In his book, Van Dyke recalled his former roles, including a series of old men, like Mr. Dawes Sr. in "Mary Poppins."
"I'm not playing super-old anymore. I am super old. Speaking now from this position of centenarian authenticity, I can look back on my old man roles and say that some stuff I got right," he wrote.
Dick Van Dyke at the 76th Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
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Van Dyke wrote that it's "frustrating to feel diminished in the world, physically and socially," in addition to navigating the uncertainty of current global events.
However, Van Dyke said keeping a positive outlook on life is key.
"I've made it to one hundred, in no small part, because I have stubbornly refused to give in to the bad stuff in life: failure and defeats, personal losses, loneliness and bitterness, the physical and emotional pains of aging. Because, as I see it, to do that would be to throw in the towel on life itself."
Instead, Van Dyke said, "for the vast majority of my years, I have been in what I can only describe as a full-on bear hug with the experience of living. Being alive has been doing life — not like a job, but rather like a giant playground."
