I was born on 6 August 1956 in San Francisco, California to Janet and (the late) Richard Hovis.
I grew up in Santa Monica, California where I attended elementary, junior high school, and high school (graduating in 1974), in addition to involvement in sports and recreation (Little League +, the Boy’s Club ++). Further, it was in elementary school – St. Augustine’s By-the -Sea Parish School that I found, and made the choice to truly journey with God.
I attended Arizona State University from 1974 to 1977 – seeking to become an architect, however, I was not accepted, and, as such, I graduated with a Liberal Arts degree.
Upon graduation from Arizona State University, I attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and studied City and Regional Planning at the Master’s level. I successfully completed one (1) year in a two (2) year program – I did not complete the Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning – due to personal reasons.
I returned to Santa Monica where I started (October 1979) my career as graphic designer with Exxon Company, USA. I spent five years with Exxon Company, USA.
While working with Exxon Company, USA I was accepted into architectural school – Sci-Arc in Southern California, however, I did not attend preferring to stay with Exxon..
In 1982 I married Laura Flosi and in April 1983 we had our one and only child – Lauren Alain Hovis – a gift from God.
We moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1984 from Los Angeles, where I went to work as a graphic designer with Kitchell CEM (from 1985 -1987).
From 1987 – 1995 I was an independent contractor, and a registered representative in mortgage finance, financial management, graphic design, and drafting.
Further, I attended the University of Phoenix and successfully obtained a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in 1982.
I was also a member of the Scottsdale Jaycees, where I became very involved in community events and projects.
In 1994, I accepted a cartography position with the Defense Mapping Agency in Reston, Virginia. As such, I relocated from Phoenix to Reston.
In 1998, I was accepted and worked as a Visual Information Officer with the Central Intelligence Agency. In 2002, I worked as a Support Officer until my retirement (due to a need for shoulder surgery) in September 2018.
Away from my Federal Government service, I have been involved in various organizations and activities in Northern Virginia.
In November of 2011, I married Rebecca Ouellette in Santa Monica, California. I reside in San Tan Valley, AZ with my two hamster - Jess and Timothy, our fish, our lizard - RJ Lizard., and our cats - Pearl and Grey.
As to hobbies, I enjoy playing sports, attending sporting events, mentoring individuals from financial management to hamsters, building models, photography, travel, multimedia design, managing partner for RJ Hamster, and jazz – smooth jazz to a samba or a bossa nova.
Love and God Bless,
Peter – aka RJ Hamster Jo hi
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Palantir Stock Rises on Iran Conflict—But Here’s the Real Story
Written by Chris Markoch. Article Posted: 3/2/2026.
Key Points
Palantir stock surged on geopolitical tensions, but headline-driven rallies have historically been followed by sharp pullbacks, making timing critical for short-term traders.
A new partnership with GE Aerospace and the U.S. Department of Defense highlights Palantir’s expanding AI-driven analytics platform, reinforcing its leadership in defense technology and operational decisioning software.
Rapid commercial revenue growth and improving analyst sentiment suggest Palantir is evolving beyond its reliance on government contracts, positioning PLTR as a long-term AI growth stock despite valuation debates and near-term volatility.
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock was up more than 5% in intraday trading on Monday, March 2. The rally followed the initiation of military action by the United States and Israel against Iran. It may look like an enticing trade, but remember that rapid gains can reverse just as quickly.
For example, PLTR made a similar jump when the United States conducted a raid in Venezuela in January, only to pull back quickly — trading near $130 just one week before the recent conflict with Iran began.
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That pattern creates a tricky setup for short-term traders.
A string of event-driven spikes followed by swift reversals tempts some to treat Palantir as a pure proxy for geopolitical risk rather than a company that is compounding underlying value.
That approach can work if you are disciplined about timing entries and exits, but it also raises the risk of getting whipsawed if headlines shift or the news is already priced in when you act.
For long-term investors, the lesson is different: don’t confuse headline-driven volatility with the company’s operational progress. Separating short-term noise from fundamentals is one reason Palantir can still make sense as a long-term holding.
Palantir and GE Aerospace Land DoD Partnership for J85 Engine Support
Before hostilities began, there was a separate development that strengthened the buy-and-hold case for PLTR. Palantir and GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) announced a partnership on a contract with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
The partnership covers the J85 engines manufactured by GE Aerospace, which power T-38 training jets. The contract with the Defense Logistics Agency is for seven months, with the potential for a four-year extension.
Specifically, GE Aerospace is working with Palantir to apply AI and data analytics to predict when parts will be needed, detect supply chain issues early, and accelerate decision-making. Before announcing the partnership, the two companies ran a test on more than 6,000 J85 parts that showed improved visibility and fewer delays.
The Contract Highlights the Totality of Palantir’s Business
Critics will say this is more evidence of Palantir’s reliance on government contracts. That view is short-sighted for two reasons. It’s true Palantir generates about 55% of its revenue from government contracts. But “the government” is not a single customer; the DoD is one of many public-sector clients, and a deal like the one with GE Aerospace is additive to future growth.
More importantly, the contract could spill over into Palantir’s commercial business. GE Aerospace is using Palantir’s software for applications that have clear crossovers into commercial aviation, which could create additional commercial opportunities.
In Palantir’s most recent earnings report, the company said U.S. commercial revenuerose 109% year-over-year (YOY) for full-year 2025. In Q4 2025, U.S. commercial revenue increased 137% YOY versus Q4 2024.
The takeaway: among technology stocks, Palantir has emerged as a leader in AI decisioning software used to automate and improve decision-making processes. It has also built credibility in both the public and private sectors.
Analysts Have Turned Bullish
There are two common viewpoints on Palantir’s valuation: one argues the stock must fall to justify its current valuation; the other expects the business to grow into it. Before the recent military action, analyst sentiment was tilting toward the latter.
The Palantir analyst forecasts on MarketBeat show that at least nine analysts upgraded PLTR in February. The lowest price target tied to those upgrades was $150 — about 12% above PLTR’s close on Feb. 27.
Further support for the bull case appears in institutional ownership. Institutions hold around 45% of the float, but inflows have outpaced outflows by roughly 3:1.
How to Approach PLTR Stock
From a technical perspective, the weekly chart suggests the recent move is not occurring in a vacuum. Before the headline-driven spike, the last few weekly candles showed signs of stabilization after the pullback, with buyers defending the area around the rising 50-week simple moving average near the mid‑$150s.
That behavior often marks the early stages of a trend resumption rather than a one-off relief rally. Volume has begun to tick higher on up weeks, which can indicate institutions accumulating on weakness rather than distributing into strength.
The one missing ingredient is a confirmed shift in momentum: the weekly MACD remains negative and has not crossed above its signal line. Until that happens, investors should respect the possibility of continued volatility, even if the broader setup is beginning to favor the bulls.
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The Culture Within: Focus
Monday, March 16th Release Date
Culture does not begin in boardrooms, churches, governments, or social movements—it begins on the battlefield of the human mind. Every decision, every habit, every moral compromise or courageous stand first appears as a thought that we choose to entertain or reject. Neuroscience confirms what Scripture declared thousands of years ago: what we consistently focus on reshapes the brain itself, strengthening the pathways that ultimately determine our character and direction in life. When attention is scattered across distractions, entertainment, anxiety, and endless noise, the result is a fragmented mind and a weakened spirit. But when focus is intentionally directed toward truth, discipline, and the things of God, the mind becomes a forge where conviction, clarity, and purpose are formed.
The culture of a company, a church, or a nation is simply the collective overflow of millions of individual thought lives. Cultural decay begins when minds drift away from truth, and cultural renewal begins when individuals reclaim control of their focus. Scripture speaks directly to this reality: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”- Romans 12:2. Transformation does not start with external reforms or louder opinions; it begins with the quiet but relentless discipline of choosing what you allow to occupy your mind. Guard your focus, and you shape your future. Lose your focus, and the world will shape it for you.CLICK HERE ON MONDAY MORNING TO WATCH THIS POWER EPISODE ON YOUTUBE
C-Suite For Christ Podcast When Peace Requires War: The Christian Duty to Confront Evil
Tuesday, March 17th Release Date
Peace is one of the most cherished words in the Christian vocabulary, but Scripture never teaches a weak, passive peace that tolerates evil. Real peace sometimes demands confrontation, resistance, and the courage to stand against darkness when it threatens the innocent and corrupts what is good. History proves that evil rarely retreats when politely asked; it advances when good men and women refuse to oppose it. A Christianity that refuses to confront wickedness is not compassionate. It is complicit.
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Savior Speakers The Seed Strategy: Why Faith-Based Leaders Must Sow Differently Wednesday, March 18th Release Date
Every leader sows something—ideas, habits, priorities, convictions—and the harvest their organization produces will always reveal the seed they planted. The tragedy in much of modern leadership, including among many who claim faith, is that the seed looks no different than the world’s: ambition without humility, profit without purpose, influence without obedience to God. Faith-based leaders cannot expect a Kingdom harvest if they plant worldly seed. If your strategies, conversations, investments, and culture are shaped primarily by ego, popularity, or short-term gain, the fruit will eventually reflect that corruption.
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Bold for Him Live: Success Means Nothing If You Lose Your FamilyWednesday, March 18th at 12:00 PM CST
The world celebrates leaders who conquer markets, build companies, and accumulate influence, but if the price of that success is a distant spouse, children who barely know you, and a home starved for your presence, then the victory is hollow and the scoreboard is a lie. Too many executives chase applause in the boardroom while their families quietly absorb the cost of their absence, convincing themselves that providing financially is the same as leading spiritually and relationally; it isn’t.
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C-Suite for Christ Podcast The Evil We Refuse to See: Why the Iranian Regime Is One of the Most Brutal Forces on Earth— and Why Christians Must Stop Pretending Otherwise
Friday, March 20th Release Date
This world contains evils that polite society prefers to ignore, and the Iranian regime stands among the most brutal—an authoritarian system built on intimidation, imprisonment, torture, and the ruthless suppression of dissent. In this system, women are beaten for defying dress codes, political opponents vanish into prisons, and Christians and other religious minorities face harassment, surveillance, and persecution simply for following their faith. Yet many in the West choose comforting narratives over moral clarity, pretending this regime is merely misunderstood or politically complicated, while countless lives are crushed under its rule.
Christians cannot afford the luxury of naïve silence when confronted with such darkness. Scripture never calls believers to excuse tyranny or look away from oppression, but to recognize evil for what it is and stand firmly on the side of truth and justice. The Bible reminds us, “Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.”- Ephesians 5:11. When believers refuse to acknowledge brutality out of fear, politics, or cultural pressure, they are not promoting peace. They are allowing darkness to hide in plain sight.CLICK HERE ON FRIDAY MORNING TO WATCH THIS POWERFUL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE
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“Tether owns a sh*t ton of gold… more than some central banks… and they’re not worried about price.”
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Something remarkable is happening beneath the surface of the gold market – and almost no one is talking about it.
The largest, private, dollar-linked financial entity in the crypto world, (Tether) has openly stated it plans to allocate up to 15% of its reserves to physical gold.
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The $650 Billion AI Surge Is Here—2 Semiconductor ETFs to Play It
Authored by Jeffrey Neal Johnson. Published: 3/4/2026.
Key Points
Massive corporate investment in artificial intelligence data centers is directly fueling sustained demand for high-performance semiconductor components.
The VanEck Semiconductor ETF is strategically structured to provide investors with powerful, concentrated exposure to the industry’s most dominant companies.
By including chip designers and equipment makers, the iShares Semiconductor ETF offers resilient participation in the long-term semiconductor supercycle.
The semiconductor industry is foundational technology that powers the global economy and drives innovation across growth sectors, from artificial intelligence to high-performance data centers. After a period of substantial gains, recent market volatility has created a moment for strategic reassessment.
In 2023, Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in just 48 hours with panicked customers draining $42 billion in a single day, but it could be nothing compared to what’s coming next—through Federal Reserve Docket No. OP-1670, the government is rolling out FedNow, an instant 24/7 payment hub that over 1,500 banks have already connected to, and when money moves at the speed of light, a modern bank run won’t take days. By routing every transaction through a single centralized hub, the Fed is building the ultimate kill switch for the American banking system, and when the next financial crisis hits, the Federal Reserve could instantly freeze all transfers, withdrawals, and payments nationwide to protect the system, trapping your life savings inside.Get the 4 steps to Fed-proof your savings now
The primary tailwind for the semiconductor sector is massive global investment in AI infrastructure. Major technology companies such as Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) are forecast to invest more than $650 billion in AI-related capital expenditures in 2026 alone. That unprecedented spending is being used to build massive data centers filled with tens of thousands of specialized graphics processing units (GPUs), custom AI accelerators, and high-speed networking equipment.
That buildout directly fuels demand for high-performance chips, advanced memory, and sophisticated manufacturing equipment — the core components of the AI revolution. It represents a sustained growth driver for the companies held in both funds and supports a bullish outlook for the industry as a whole.
Why SMH Is Designed for the NVIDIA Bull
The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) is structured to deliver concentrated exposure to the industry’s most influential companies. By tracking the MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25 Index, it emphasizes the largest and most liquid firms shaping the future of technology.
Together, those two companies account for nearly one-third of the fund.
This concentration means SMH’s performance is strongly influenced by a small number of names. The ETF suits investors who believe a handful of dominant companies will continue to out-innovate peers and capture the majority of profits from the technology boom. For investors with high conviction in the sector’s frontrunners, SMH offers focused upside.
How SOXX Captures the Full Semiconductor Value Chain
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) takes a broader approach. Tracking the NYSE Semiconductor Index, SOXX emphasizes diversification through weighting caps that prevent any single company from dominating the portfolio. NVIDIA is still a top holding, but at a more modest 6.88% weight.
That balance provides comprehensive exposure across the industry value chain: chip designers, memory and storage producers like Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) — whose products are crucial for large AI datasets — and equipment and components suppliers such as Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) and Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO), which produce the tools and networking chips that power data centers.
This structure creates a resilient foundation that captures the collective strength of the industry. SOXX is well-suited for investors who are bullish on a long-term semiconductor supercycle and prefer broad participation in the sector’s advance.
Concentration vs. Diversification: A Look at the Trade-Offs
The structural differences between SMH and SOXX lead to distinct trade-offs. SMH’s heavy concentration in top performers like NVIDIA can produce significant outperformance when those names lead the market, but it also increases exposure to company-specific risk. Adverse developments at one of its top holdings will have a larger impact on SMH’s value.
By contrast, SOXX’s diversified approach buffers single-stock volatility. When one company faces headwinds, the overall ETF is cushioned by its other 30+ holdings, which can result in steadier performance. The trade-off is that during rallies driven by a few mega-cap names, SOXX may not capture as much upside as a more concentrated fund. The choice ultimately reflects whether an investor prefers to pursue higher potential returns through concentration or seek stability through diversification.
Your Strategy, Your ETF: A Strategic Choice for a High-Growth Future
Both SMH and SOXX are powerful tools to capture long-term growth tied to the expansion of artificial intelligence. Choosing between them is a strategic decision based on conviction and risk tolerance, not a declaration that one fund is categorically better. SMH provides amplified exposure to the sector’s leading companies, while SOXX delivers broad, resilient participation across the industry.
Investors who understand these differences can better align their ETF selection with their market thesis and position their portfolios to capitalize on the semiconductor sector’s opportunities ahead.
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Rivian Is About to Challenge Tesla Where It Hurts Most
Authored by Jeffrey Neal Johnson. Published: 3/11/2026.
Key Points
A series of significant analyst upgrades indicates growing Wall Street confidence in Rivian’s strategic direction and future growth prospects.
The upcoming launch of the R2 platform is set to propel Rivian into the mass market, offering a fresh and compelling alternative in a key vehicle segment.
Demonstrating a clear path to profitability, Rivian achieved its first full year of positive gross profit and is leveraging high-value technology.
A distinct chill has settled over the electric vehicle(EV) market. After years of supercharged, triple-digit growth, the industry is navigating a period of slowing sales and heightened investor caution. This EV winter has prompted automakers to recalibrate ambitious production targets and engage in aggressive price competition to spur demand.
Yet amid this cooling sentiment, a countercurrent is forming around Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN). The electric adventure-vehicle maker is drawing renewed attention from Wall Street analysts, suggesting it may decouple from broader industry trends. The source of that optimism is straightforward: the imminent launch of the R2 platform, a vehicle designed to move Rivian from a niche player into the mass market — a development that could reshape the investment narrative around the company.
The Rivian R2 Could Be a Defining Moment for Rivian Automotive
In 2023, Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in just 48 hours with panicked customers draining $42 billion in a single day, but it could be nothing compared to what’s coming next—through Federal Reserve Docket No. OP-1670, the government is rolling out FedNow, an instant 24/7 payment hub that over 1,500 banks have already connected to, and when money moves at the speed of light, a modern bank run won’t take days. By routing every transaction through a single centralized hub, the Fed is building the ultimate kill switch for the American banking system, and when the next financial crisis hits, the Federal Reserve could instantly freeze all transfers, withdrawals, and payments nationwide to protect the system, trapping your life savings inside.Get the 4 steps to Fed-proof your savings now
Growing confidence in Rivian’s trajectory sharpened on March 10, 2026, when TD Cowen upgraded the stock to Buy and raised its price target to $20. That move follows a broader trend of positive revisions from firms such as Deutsche Bank (NYSE: DB) and UBS (NYSE: UBS). For investors, these upgrades signal that analysts, after reviewing the data, see a clearer path to future growth that the stock price may not yet reflect.
The conviction behind those calls centers on the strategic importance of the R2 platform. The new midsize SUV is aimed at the heart of the consumer market with a targeted starting price around $45,000, positioning it as a direct competitor to vehicles like the Tesla Model Y. Many analysts view the R2 as Rivian’s “Model 3 moment” — a product that could transform the company from a premium niche automaker into a higher-volume, mainstream player.
Before the Model 3, Tesla was a high-risk, unprofitable company selling a small number of expensive cars. The Model 3’s production ramp proved Tesla could scale, generate billions in revenue, and achieve sustained profitability — an inflection point that permanently changed its valuation.
Wall Street is now betting the R2 can serve a similar role for Rivian. A successful launch would not only add a new revenue stream but also expand Rivian’s total addressable market and provide a near-term catalyst for growth.
Product Cycle Divergence: New Metal vs. Next-Gen Tech
Part of the bullish thesis for Rivian comes from a divergence in near-term strategies compared with the current market leader. The R2 is a new physical vehicle entering a high-demand segment, with customer deliveries expected to begin in the second quarter of 2026. That gives investors a clear, measurable driver for revenue growth in the near term and injects excitement into a market hungry for compelling alternatives.
Tesla’s narrative, by contrast, is increasingly long-term. Its dominant Model 3 and Model Y lineup is several years into its lifecycle and facing more competition. Tesla’s investor messaging is focused on harder-to-value, future-facing projects such as full self-driving, the Optimus robot, and broader applications of artificial intelligence (AI). While those initiatives could deliver massive value, their revenue timelines are measured in years rather than quarters. That difference creates a strategic opening: for investors seeking near-term growth tied directly to vehicle manufacturing and sales, Rivian’s product cycle presents a compelling alternative and the basis for a potential anti-Tesla trade.
How Rivian Plans to Win
For any growth company, the path to profitability is the central question — and Rivian is beginning to show tangible progress. Although the company posted a net loss in 2025, its full-year results reveal a turning point: for the first time, Rivian delivered a year of positive consolidated gross profit, improving more than $1.3 billion versus the prior year. That reflects disciplined execution; automotive cost of goods sold per vehicle improved by roughly $9,500 year over year, showing gains in manufacturing efficiency and supply-chain management.
That financial foundation is being reinforced by a multi-pronged strategy. The high-volume R2 platform is built to capture economies of scale, lowering per-unit costs as production ramps.
Rivian is also diversifying revenue through its software and services segment. Its joint venture with the Volkswagen Group (OTCMKTS: VWAGY)contributed meaningfully, generating $447 million in revenue in the fourth quarter of 2025 and providing a steadier income stream beyond vehicle sales.
The value of Rivian’s technology was underscored when Mind Robotics, a spinout built on its AI and robotics IP, raised $500 million at a $2 billion valuation. Taken together, these data points suggest Rivian is not just selling an attractive product but is actively building a more sustainable, diversified business model.
The R2 Reveal: Rivian’s Moment of Truth
Analyst optimism around Rivian is not pure conjecture; it is tied to measurable cost improvements and the strategic rollout of a potentially category-defining vehicle. The R2 launch positions Rivian as a product-led growth story at a time when the market leader’s focus is increasingly on longer-term technology bets.
The upcoming R2 reveal will be more than a product unveiling — it’s a critical data point for investors. How the market receives the R2, and how well Rivian executes its production ramp, will go a long way toward determining whether this wave of bullish sentiment can push Rivian into the next tier of global automakers.
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