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This Fourth of July marks America’s 250th birthday. And for legendary investor Louis Navellier, it’s also a reminder of something investors sometimes overlook.

For nearly 50 years, Louis has watched America navigate recessions, wars, inflation, financial crises, and bear markets. Through it all, he’s reached the same conclusion: this remains the greatest wealth-creation machine in history.

In this Friday Digest takeover, he explains why that conviction is even stronger today, thanks in large part to America’s leadership in AI. Along the way, he shares a remarkable story from the final years of the Soviet Union – and why it still carries an important lesson for investors.