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Illustration of a Viking ship leaving stormy AI-themed seas and entering a calm harbor guarded by large bank buildings, symbolizing Viking Global’s shift from tech to financial stocks.

Viking’s 2025 Scorecard: When the “Tiger Cub” Trades Its Stripes for a Suit

Viking Global’s 2025 wasn’t about fireworks—it was about survival. While the S&P 500 soared, Halvorsen dumped AI glamour and loaded up on banks. Was it a mistake… or a setup for the next cycle?

 

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Editorial illustration of Bridgewater Associates as a fortress built from financial charts, AI circuitry, and global market symbols, representing Ray Dalio’s macro investing strategy and hedge fund performance in 2025.

Principles of Prosperity: How Bridgewater’s AI-Driven “Machine” Built a Fortress in 2025

After years of skepticism, Bridgewater roared back in 2025. Pure Alpha surged, All Weather delivered, and Ray Dalio’s machine pivoted hard into U.S. equities and AI infrastructure. Fortress rebuilt — with a few cracks worth watching.

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