‘Cruising used to feel special.’ Cruise lines were struggling even before the Iran conflict hurt stocks.

Companies with sound business models and strong competitive advantages can provide steady long-term returns. Investors should seek out businesses that generate reliable cash flow regardless of economic cycles.

The Atlas humanoid robot, developed by Hyundai’s Boston Dynamics subsidiary, won the best robot award at CES 2026. Toyota is developing advanced large behavior models for AI that could help humanoid robots learn and work on factory floors.

Here is how AES (AES) and Deutsche Telekom AG (DTEGY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.