 My name is Porter Stansberry. I’m the founder of one of the largest financial research firms in the world. Over the last 26 years we’ve helped investors navigate almost every major economic cycle. We’ve also been on the forefront of every big financial story from the rise of Bitcoin and MRNA vaccines to robotics and artificial intelligence – just to name a few. But today, I’m breaking the biggest story of my career… An economic story the likes of which we’ve not seen in centuries. In fact, the last – and only time – this happened was in 1776. But now, on the eve of America’s 250th anniversary, it’s happening again. And as you’ll discover today, the aftershock of this event could “reset” not just your personal wealth, but the entire U.S. economic system: How you work, how you vote, how you protect and build your wealth… it’s all being turned upside down by what one famous Stanford economist says is: “The biggest change ever… bigger than electricity… bigger than the steam engine.” Yet almost nobody is prepared for it. So, if you’ve been watching the chaos of the past year unfold, struggling to understand what it all means… you’re about to get many - if not all - of the answers you’ve been searching for. And, most importantly, what it all means for you, your money, and your investment portfolio in the months ahead Because as you’ll discover, everything from the government taking stakes in companies like Intel, Lithium Americas, and MP Materials. To Trump’s strike on Venezuela… his deal with Greenland… his seemingly never-ending slew of executive orders… and increasingly centralized grip over the economy… All the way to the surging popularity of radical socialist politicians like Bernie Sanders, AOC, and Zohran Mamdani… It’s all deeply and inexorably intertwined in what is, without a doubt, the most consequential story of the year. A turning point that one Nobel Prize winner says is dividing not just the economy but our entire society. And, as my guest and I explain, the financial decisions you make in the face of this New 1776 Moment… they could dictate whether you’re enriched, left stuck in the past, or potentially even impoverished by the seismic changes barreling down upon America. The stocks to buy… the stocks to sell… and the three money moves to ensure you and your loved ones end up on the winning side of this new economic reality. It’s all laid out here for you… 
Good investing, Porter Stansberry
Today's Exclusive News Rivian Posts Biggest Gain Since IPO After Q4 2025 EarningsReported by Leo Miller. Originally Published: 2/17/2026. 
Key Points- Rivian Automotive just provided a big win to shareholders, seeing its stock surge more than 25% after its latest earnings report.
- The company posted a strong profit beat, with its gross margin holding up despite a huge drop in vehicle deliveries.
- With the release of its R2 vehicle, Rivian sees deliveries rising over 50% in 2026, but other concerns remain.
- Special Report: You've Got to See This Pattern Before 2025 Picks Up… (From Stock Wire News)
Aspiring electric vehicle contender Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) logged one of its best single-day performances on record when the stock jumped nearly 27% on Feb. 13. The move came as investors digested its latest earnings report, released the previous day. It was Rivian's largest single-day gain since its stock market debut, when shares rose about 29% following the November IPO. Rivian was clearly overvalued at its peak. Even after this latest spike, the stock remains down more than 75% from its IPO price of $78. While many expect EVs to eventually replace gas-powered cars, few EV companies have yet built consistently profitable businesses and delivered strong returns. Rivian is trying to be one of the exceptions. Below is a closer look at the firm's latest report that sparked the rally, and what it may mean going forward. Rivian Beats on Net Loss, Shows Gross-Margin ResilienceIn Q4 2025, Rivian reported revenue of $1.29 billion, a 26% year-over-year decline that slightly beat consensus of $1.27 billion. The company's more notable beat was an adjusted loss per share of $0.54, deeper by 15% year-over-year but well ahead of expectations for a $0.68 loss. Rivian delivered this upside largely by sustaining a healthy gross margin. Automotive gross margin was 9%, down only slightly from 10% a year earlier. That modest decline is notable because vehicle deliveries fell 31% year-over-year while vehicle production dropped 14%. Higher volumes normally support gross margins because fixed costs get spread over more units. The fact Rivian's gross margin barely moved despite a sharp drop in volumes is a positive sign. Two dynamics underpinned this resilience. Across 2025, Rivian's average selling price (ASP) per vehicle rose by about $5,500, and automotive cost of goods sold (COGS) fell by roughly $9,500 per unit for the full year. Lower material costs—helped by the shift to the Gen 2 R1 architecture and weaker lithium prices—were the primary drivers of the COGS improvement. While Gen 2 may reflect a structural cost benefit, lithium prices are volatile and savings from commodity moves may not persist. Deliveries Poised to Increase in 2026 as R2 RampsRivian provided upbeat forward guidance tied to the launch of its next-generation R2 vehicle, which remains on track for initial deliveries in Q2 2026. At the midpoint of its 2026 guidance, the company expects to deliver 64,500 vehicles across all models, a roughly 53% increase versus 2025. Adjusted EBITDA is forecast to improve only modestly. The firm projects adjusted EBITDA of -$1.95 billion at the midpoint for 2026, about a 5% improvement from -$2.06 billion in 2025. It also plans approximately $2 billion of capital expenditures at the midpoint, a 17% increase year-over-year. Rivian expects most deliveries to occur in the second half of 2026 as R2 production ramps. The R2 launch will weigh on profitability in Q2 and Q3, but the company expects to exit 2026 with a positive automotive gross profit. Management's "North Star" is achieving 4,000 deliveries per week from its Normal, Illinois facility, a pace they say would support adjusted EBITDA profitability in 2027. Four thousand weekly deliveries equate to more than 200,000 vehicles annually—well above the company's 2026 midpoint guidance of 64,500—so hitting that target will require strong execution and robust consumer demand for R2. Analysts See Moderate Upside After the ReportThe consensus price target for Rivian sits at $17.62, almost identical to its Feb. 13 close of $17.73. Still, analyst sentiment nudged mostly upward after the earnings release: MarketBeat identified only one analyst who lowered their target and several who raised theirs. Two firms upgraded their ratings—UBS Group from Sell to Neutral and Deutsche Bank from Hold to Buy. Among price targets published after the report, the average was $19, implying about 7% upside from the Feb. 13 close. Targets ranged from $15 to $25, underscoring wide disagreement over Rivian's trajectory. Rivian's latest report offered tangible reasons for optimism, but the sustainability of the rally—and whether shares can climb further—remains uncertain. Ultimately, R2 demand and the company's execution on ramping production will be the primary determinants of Rivian's path. As 2026 unfolds, the market should get clearer signals about the stock's longer-term potential.
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