FabrikaCr/iStock via Getty Images ASML Holding ( ASML ) has recently reported one of the strongest annual results in its history, supported by record net bookings, solid profitability, and renewed confidence among logic and memory customers. The company ended 2025 with an improved outlook for 2026, driven largely by renewed expectations for memory CapEx and initial momentum in the adoption of High...
FabrikaCr/iStock via Getty Images ASML Holding ( ASML ) has recently reported one of the strongest annual results in its history, supported by record net bookings, solid profitability, and renewed confidence among logic and memory customers. The company ended 2025 with an improved outlook for 2026, driven largely by renewed expectations for memory CapEx and initial momentum in the adoption of High-NA EUV. At first glance, the latest results confirm that ASML remains a major beneficiary of the AI infrastructure buildout. However, in our view, the market reaction has significantly outpaced fundamental risk-adjusted returns. The stock is currently discounting a multi-year period of higher wafer equipment costs, a flawless execution of High-NA EUV, and a smooth transition to structurally higher profitability. At the same time, ASML is entering a phase of rising costs, increasing reliance on a narrow customer base, and declining contributions from China. With valuation multiples already factoring in several years of future growth, we believe the risk-reward profile has become unfavorable. We reaffirm our Sell rating. Record Bookings Do Not Eliminate Cyclicality ASML's order intake in the fourth quarter of 2025 was unquestionably strong. Net order intake reached €13.2 billion, almost double of the market expectations, with EUV accounting for around €7.4 billion. This led to the company's order book growing to almost €39 billion, significantly exceeding annual revenue, and pushing the order-to-bill ratio well above unity. The management has emphasized that customers, particularly in the memory sector, have regained confidence and are now committing to new capacities associated with advanced DRAM nodes. While this improves short-term visibility, it does not eliminate the underlying cyclical nature of ASML's business. Historically, periods of sharp increases in wafer equipment orders have tended to coincide with peaks in customer investment enthusiasm rather than with sust...
Key Points Share buybacks and dividends are both shareholder-friendly practices that reward investors. U.S. tax code favors long-term investors, and the long term is where share buybacks generally shine. In one specific circumstance, dividends are preferable no matter what your tax bracket or holding period is. 10 stocks we like better than Berkshire Hathaway › At an unguarded moment at a Berkshir...
Key Points Share buybacks and dividends are both shareholder-friendly practices that reward investors. U.S. tax code favors long-term investors, and the long term is where share buybacks generally shine. In one specific circumstance, dividends are preferable no matter what your tax bracket or holding period is. 10 stocks we like better than Berkshire Hathaway › At an unguarded moment at a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B) (NYSE: BRK.A) shareholder meeting in 1967, then CEO Warren Buffett did something he immediately regretted: He agreed to pay a dividend. The $0.10 per share payout might not sound like much, but it meant shelling out $101,733 to shareholders that he felt he could have turned into millions by reinvesting in the company's operations. To remedy the mistake, he offered shareholders a 7.5% debenture in return for their stock, an offer that 32,000 investors took him up on. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » This weeded out the income-hungry shareholders, leaving investors who were happy with just capital appreciation. Though it would return millions of percent in the following decades, the conglomerate would never mail another dividend again. Given Buffett's hesitancy to issue Berkshire dividends, it might be surprising, then, to learn that Buffett loves dividends from the companies Berkshire invests in. In his 2023 letter to shareholders, he called serial dividend growers "the secret sauce" to Berkshire's massive returns. But he says there's one scenario in which management shouldn't pay them. When buybacks are better Taxation laws favor long-term holding periods. Both dividends and capital gains are taxed at a 0% to 20% rate for investors who hold for the long term (61 days before a stock goes ex-dividend for dividend income, and over 365 days for long-term capital gains.) This favoring of long-term investors is important...
A massive nuclear commitment puts Oklo at a crossroads. Discover the upside, risks, and whether this AI energy stock is worth the gamble. Oklo (OKLO +14.42%) is positioning itself as a critical power source for AI and data centers, backed by Meta's massive nuclear deal. I break down the upside, the risks, and why this stock could either soar or collapse as commercialization approaches. Stock price...
A massive nuclear commitment puts Oklo at a crossroads. Discover the upside, risks, and whether this AI energy stock is worth the gamble. Oklo (OKLO +14.42%) is positioning itself as a critical power source for AI and data centers, backed by Meta's massive nuclear deal. I break down the upside, the risks, and why this stock could either soar or collapse as commercialization approaches. Stock prices used were the market prices of Feb. 2, 2026. The video was published on Feb. 5, 2026.
US Retains Right To 'Militarily Secure' Chagos Air Base, Trump Says Authored by Evgenia Filimianova via The Epoch Times, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 5 he retained the right to “militarily secure” the U.S.–UK Diego Garcia air base in the Chagos Islands, if future arrangements threatened American access. Trump has criticized the UK’s decision to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to...
US Retains Right To 'Militarily Secure' Chagos Air Base, Trump Says Authored by Evgenia Filimianova via The Epoch Times, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 5 he retained the right to “militarily secure” the U.S.–UK Diego Garcia air base in the Chagos Islands, if future arrangements threatened American access. Trump has criticized the UK’s decision to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, calling it an “act of total weakness” last month. Under the agreement, signed in October 2025, the Diego Garcia military base would remain under UK control for at least 99 years, ensuring continued access for U.S. forces. Trump said in a Feb. 5 post on Truth Social that he held “productive discussions” with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the issue. “I understand that the deal Prime Minister Starmer has made, according to many, the best he could make,” he said. “However, if the lease deal, sometime in the future, ever falls apart, or anyone threatens or endangers U.S. operations and forces at our base, I retain the right to militarily secure and reinforce the American presence in Diego Garcia.” The base is regarded by the United States as a critical hub for operations across the Middle East, East Africa, and the Indo-Pacific. Trump cited its strategic location and “great importance” to the U.S. national security. “We have the most powerful Military in the World. Our Military Operations, over the course of the last year, were successful because of the strength of our warfighters, modern capability of our equipment and, very importantly, the strategic location of our Military Bases for staging, and other reasons,” he said. “Let it be known that I will never allow our presence on a Base as important as this to ever be undermined or threatened by fake claims or environmental nonsense.” A Downing Street spokesperson said in a Feb. 5 statement that Starmer and Trump “agreed on the importance of the deal to secure the joint UK-U.S. base on Diego Garcia, which re...
Alfribeiro/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Here at the Lab, we are back to comment on Enel SpA ( ENLAY )( ESOCF ) following the 2025 preliminary results. In our last analysis (Q3 results), we reported a Third Growth Engine , backed by Enel’s exposure to data centers and 6.7 GW of awarded battery energy storage projects. This goes alongside regulated networks and renewable energy segments. At the...
Alfribeiro/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Here at the Lab, we are back to comment on Enel SpA ( ENLAY )( ESOCF ) following the 2025 preliminary results. In our last analysis (Q3 results), we reported a Third Growth Engine , backed by Enel’s exposure to data centers and 6.7 GW of awarded battery energy storage projects. This goes alongside regulated networks and renewable energy segments. At the same time, the group was progressing with share buybacks of up to €5.9 billion (around €2.5 billion already executed). It announced a 7% increase in the dividend per share, both well ahead of our internal assumptions. This led us to revise Enel's valuation upward. Enel Results and Our Positive Take Before proceeding to the results analysis, we present our high-level considerations in the EU energy sector. With a total return of 28%, 2025 marked the third strongest year for the utilities sector since 2006. That said, we do not believe the re-rating has fully played out. On both P/E and dividend yield, the industry continues to screen attractively relative to its 20-year history, while European utilities still trade at roughly a 20% discount to their US peers. Consensus forecasts point to EPS growth of around 5–7%, yet we estimate that only 1–3% of this growth is currently reflected in valuations, despite ongoing positive earnings momentum supported by value-accretive investment programs. Therefore, we maintain a constructive view on the sector. Renewables remain our preferred sub-sector, followed by integrated utilities and regulated networks. So, we see support from Enel, given that it is one of the largest renewable energy players worldwide (via Enel Green Power). We should consider that NextEra Energy has ~37 GW (wind & solar) with growth plans to reach ~81 GW by 2027, and Enel currently has 67.8 GW (Fig. 1). CAPEX discipline has improved meaningfully following recent reductions in investment. While we do not assume electricity demand growth in Europe approaching the 3.6...
Syria and Saudi Arabia signed deals on Saturday that include a joint airline and a US$1 billion project to develop telecommunications, officials said, as Syria seeks to rebuild after years of war. Saudi Arabia has been a major backer of Syria’s Islamist authorities who took power after toppling long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. The new authorities in Damascus have worked to attract...
Syria and Saudi Arabia signed deals on Saturday that include a joint airline and a US$1 billion project to develop telecommunications, officials said, as Syria seeks to rebuild after years of war. Saudi Arabia has been a major backer of Syria’s Islamist authorities who took power after toppling long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. The new authorities in Damascus have worked to attract investment and have signed major agreements with several companies and governments, including Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states. Advertisement Syrian Investment Authority chief Talal al-Hilali announced a series of deals including “a low-cost Syrian-Saudi airline aimed at strengthening regional and international air links.” The agreement also includes the development of a new international airport in the northern city of Aleppo, and redeveloping the existing facility. Advertisement Hilali also announced an agreement for a project called SilkLink to develop Syria’s “telecommunications infrastructure and digital connectivity.” Syrian Telecommunications Minister Abdulsalam Haykal told the signing ceremony that the project would be implemented “with an investment of around US$1 billion”.
(RTTNews) - NatWest Group Plc (NWG.L, NWG), a British banking and insurance holding company, is closing in on a takeover of wealth management group Evelyn Partners, according to media reports, citing people with knowledge of the matter. NatWest is reportedly expected to pay about between 2.5 and 3 billion pounds and a deal could be announced as soon as Monday. Negotiations with Evelyn's private eq...
(RTTNews) - NatWest Group Plc (NWG.L, NWG), a British banking and insurance holding company, is closing in on a takeover of wealth management group Evelyn Partners, according to media reports, citing people with knowledge of the matter. NatWest is reportedly expected to pay about between 2.5 and 3 billion pounds and a deal could be announced as soon as Monday. Negotiations with Evelyn's private equity owners Permira and Warburg Pincus are ongoing and could still fall apart, they added. NatWest, Barclays, Permira and Warburg Pincus declined to comment. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Explore how these two low-cost bond ETFs balance income potential with varying levels of credit and downside risk for investors. The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT +0.04%) and the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF (VGIT 0.05%) both keep costs low and target moderate-duration bonds, but VCIT delivers a higher yield and takes on more credit risk through its corporate debt ...
Explore how these two low-cost bond ETFs balance income potential with varying levels of credit and downside risk for investors. The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT +0.04%) and the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF (VGIT 0.05%) both keep costs low and target moderate-duration bonds, but VCIT delivers a higher yield and takes on more credit risk through its corporate debt holdings, while VGIT focuses exclusively on U.S. Treasuries and shows less historical drawdown. Both VCIT and VGIT aim to provide steady income with moderate interest rate exposure, but they differ in their approach—one leans into investment-grade corporate bonds, the other stays strictly with U.S. government debt. This comparison covers cost, yield, performance, risk, and portfolio composition to help investors weigh their options. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric VGIT VCIT Issuer Vanguard Vanguard Expense ratio 0.03% 0.03% 1-yr return (as of 2026-01-30) 6.6% 8.8% Dividend yield 3.8% 4.6% Beta 0.82 1.10 AUM $44.6 billion $61.8 billion Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Both funds are among the most affordable in the bond ETF space, each charging just 0.03% annually, but VCIT offers a meaningfully higher yield, which may appeal to those seeking a bigger income stream without added expense. Performance & risk comparison Metric VGIT VCIT Max drawdown (5 y) (15.04%) (20.56%) Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $867 $872 Expand NASDAQ : VGIT Vanguard Scottsdale Funds - Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF Today's Change ( -0.05 %) $ -0.03 Current Price $ 59.90 Key Data Points Day's Range $ 59.84 - $ 59.94 52wk Range $ 57.79 - $ 60.57 Volume 3.3M What's inside VCIT invests in a broad mix of high-quality, investment-grade corporate bonds. Its top positions include Meta Platforms (META 1.24%), United States Treasury Note/Bond, and Bank of America (B...
Key Points MGK charges a slightly lower expense ratio than SPY but delivers a much lower dividend yield. MGK has outperformed SPY over the past year and five years, but with deeper drawdowns and higher volatility. MGK tilts heavily into technology and growth stocks, holding far fewer companies than SPY. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard World Fund - Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF › The State St...
Key Points MGK charges a slightly lower expense ratio than SPY but delivers a much lower dividend yield. MGK has outperformed SPY over the past year and five years, but with deeper drawdowns and higher volatility. MGK tilts heavily into technology and growth stocks, holding far fewer companies than SPY. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard World Fund - Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF › The State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEMKT:SPY) and the Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:MGK) differ most in their sector exposure, number of holdings, and risk-return profiles, with MGK leaning harder into tech and growth while SPY offers broader diversification. Both SPY and MGK target large U.S. companies, but SPY is designed to mirror the entire S&P 500 Index, while MGK focuses on the largest growth stocks. This analysis compares their costs, performance, portfolio makeup, and risk, helping investors see where each may fit in a portfolio. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric SPY MGK Issuer SPDR Vanguard Expense ratio 0.09% 0.07% 1-yr return (as of 2026-01-30) 14.4% 16.0% Dividend yield 1.0% 0.4% AUM $713.5 billion $32.5 billion Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. MGK is slightly more affordable on fees, but delivers a much lower dividend yield compared to SPY, which could matter for investors seeking income alongside growth. Performance & risk comparison Metric SPY MGK Max drawdown (5 y) -24.49% -36.01% Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,839 $1,965 MGK has delivered stronger total returns over the past five years, turning $1,000 into $1,965 versus SPY’s $1,839. However, MGK has also experienced much steeper losses during market downturns, with a five-year max drawdown of (36.01%) compared to SPY’s (24.49%). What's inside MGK tracks a basket of just 69 mega-cap growth stocks, with a pronounced tilt toward technology (55%), communication service...
Key Points IYK charges a higher expense ratio and holds more stocks than XLP. IYK delivered a slightly stronger 1-year total return with a similar dividend yield. XLP remains more concentrated in consumer defensive stocks, while IYK mixes in healthcare and basic materials. 10 stocks we like better than iShares Trust - iShares U.s. Consumer Staples ETF › The State Street Consumer Staples Select Sec...
Key Points IYK charges a higher expense ratio and holds more stocks than XLP. IYK delivered a slightly stronger 1-year total return with a similar dividend yield. XLP remains more concentrated in consumer defensive stocks, while IYK mixes in healthcare and basic materials. 10 stocks we like better than iShares Trust - iShares U.s. Consumer Staples ETF › The State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEMKT:XLP) and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEMKT:IYK) both target the U.S. consumer staples sector, but IYK charges higher fees, holds more positions, and includes a modest allocation to healthcare stocks. Both the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF offer exposure to U.S. consumer staples companies, appealing to investors seeking defensive sector stability. This comparison examines how the two funds stack up on costs, returns, portfolio makeup, and risk, helping investors decide which approach may better fit their needs. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric XLP IYK Issuer SPDR IShares Expense ratio 0.08% 0.38% 1-yr return (as of 2026-02-02) 9.9% 11.3% Dividend yield 2.75% 2.75% AUM $14.7 billion $1.2 billion The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. While both funds offer similar dividend yields, XLP is more affordable with a 0.08% expense ratio versus IYK’s 0.38%, which could matter for long-term cost-conscious investors. Performance & risk comparison Metric XLP IYK Max drawdown (5 y) (16.31%) (15.04%) Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,302 $1,222 What's inside IYK tracks a broader set of companies, with 54 holdings spanning consumer defensive (85%), healthcare (11%), and basic materials (2%). Its largest weights are in Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) at 14.25%, Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) at 11.70%, and Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) at 11.31%. The fund’s 25.6-year history suggests long-term stability, though the inclusion of healthcare stocks introduces a small tilt outside p...
Mark Cuban said artificial intelligence is only in its early stages and has the potential to create massive wealth—possibly even the world’s first trillionaire. He uses AI extensively in his personal life and sees it as a powerful tool for improving productivity and creativity. Still, he acknowledged the risks and limitations of AI. Some of the world’s largest and most successful tech companies we...
Mark Cuban said artificial intelligence is only in its early stages and has the potential to create massive wealth—possibly even the world’s first trillionaire. He uses AI extensively in his personal life and sees it as a powerful tool for improving productivity and creativity. Still, he acknowledged the risks and limitations of AI. Some of the world’s largest and most successful tech companies were built at home: Steve Jobs founded Apple in the garage of his parents’ home, and Jeff Bezos also founded Amazon in his garage. And thanks to artificial intelligence, the trend of developing blockbuster companies at home is sure to continue. Mark Cuban, the billionaire former principal owner of the Dallas Mavericks and Shark Tank star, recently said AI could help make the world’s first trillionaire. “We haven’t seen the best or the craziest of what [AI is] going to be able to do,” Cuban told the High Performance podcast in an episode published last summer. “And not only do I think it’ll create a trillionaire, but it could be just one dude in the basement. That’s how crazy it could be.” Take OpenAI, for example, which was formed in cofounder and president Greg Brockman’s living room in 2015. OpenAI is reportedly vying for an $800 billion valuation as it pursues more funding. Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, is worth about $2 billion. While that’s a far cry from AI creating the world’s first trillionaire, a September 2024 report by wealth-tracking service Informa Connect said Tesla CEO Elon Musk is on pace to become a trillionaire by 2027. “There’s always something bigger and better that’s created by an innovative entrepreneur,” Cuban said. “But AI just dwarfs all that.” How Mark Cuban uses AI Cuban appears to firmly believe in the power of AI, and said we’re only in the “preseason” of what the technology can really do. “As it becomes more advanced—and I’m not saying we’re going to get the Terminator—I’m not saying all of a sudden there’s going to be robots that are smarter th...
Nio might be one of the first young automakers to truly turn the corner, and its margins are leading the charge. For brave and risk-tolerant investors looking into the young electric vehicle (EV) industry, Nio (NIO +7.55%) is an intriguing opportunity. Nio is a premium EV maker, one of a handful of Chinese automakers quickly expanding thanks to their advanced EV technology and ability to undercut ...
Nio might be one of the first young automakers to truly turn the corner, and its margins are leading the charge. For brave and risk-tolerant investors looking into the young electric vehicle (EV) industry, Nio (NIO +7.55%) is an intriguing opportunity. Nio is a premium EV maker, one of a handful of Chinese automakers quickly expanding thanks to their advanced EV technology and ability to undercut much of the world on prices. Nio is fresh off setting monthly and quarterly delivery records, with momentum poised to continue, and that's not even the best part. Let's pop the hood, take a look at Nio's margins, and learn why there is good news for investors. What delivery records? Roughly a month ago, Nio announced strong results for deliveries, but if you have forgotten, here's a brief recap. Nio set a new monthly high for deliveries with 48,135 vehicles in December 2025. It wasn't a one-hit wonder, either, with fourth-quarter deliveries spiking over 71% to a new quarterly record. Nio's surge in deliveries was largely expected, thanks to its two newer brands Onvo and Firefly gaining more traction in the markets. However, some investors were nervous about Nio's margins in the near term because not only is the company dealing with a brutal price war in China's automotive market, its Onvo and Firefly vehicles may not be as profitable as Nio's namesake premium EV brand. Fortunately, for investors, Nio's margins have consistently increased over time and were strong in the third quarter. In fact, you can see the clear progress Nio has made in recent years. Further, with third-quarter vehicle and gross margin moving higher, Nio's gross profit was up a robust 50.7% higher from the prior year's third quarter -- a clear example of why margin matters. Nio also has reinforcements on the way, which should position the company's margins to continue driving higher. New launches coming Those reinforcements will come in the form of three new large SUV models launching later this year bet...
Key Points The EV maker set delivery records for monthly and quarterly figures last year. Nio's gross profit margins have moved higher in the past three years. Management hopes the company can break even this year. 10 stocks we like better than Nio › For brave and risk-tolerant investors looking into the young electric vehicle (EV) industry, Nio (NYSE: NIO) is an intriguing opportunity. Nio is a p...
Key Points The EV maker set delivery records for monthly and quarterly figures last year. Nio's gross profit margins have moved higher in the past three years. Management hopes the company can break even this year. 10 stocks we like better than Nio › For brave and risk-tolerant investors looking into the young electric vehicle (EV) industry, Nio (NYSE: NIO) is an intriguing opportunity. Nio is a premium EV maker, one of a handful of Chinese automakers quickly expanding thanks to their advanced EV technology and ability to undercut much of the world on prices. Nio is fresh off setting monthly and quarterly delivery records, with momentum poised to continue, and that's not even the best part. Let's pop the hood, take a look at Nio's margins, and learn why there is good news for investors. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » What delivery records? Roughly a month ago, Nio announced strong results for deliveries, but if you have forgotten, here's a brief recap. Nio set a new monthly high for deliveries with 48,135 vehicles in December 2025. It wasn't a one-hit wonder, either, with fourth-quarter deliveries spiking over 71% to a new quarterly record. Nio's surge in deliveries was largely expected, thanks to its two newer brands Onvo and Firefly gaining more traction in the markets. However, some investors were nervous about Nio's margins in the near term because not only is the company dealing with a brutal price war in China's automotive market, its Onvo and Firefly vehicles may not be as profitable as Nio's namesake premium EV brand. Fortunately, for investors, Nio's margins have consistently increased over time and were strong in the third quarter. In fact, you can see the clear progress Nio has made in recent years. Further, with third-quarter vehicle and gross margin moving higher, Nio...
Artificial intelligence is the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime. The time to invest in groundbreaking AI is now, and this stock is a steal! AI is eating the world—and the machines behind it are ravenous. Each ChatGPT query, each model update, each robotic breakthrough consumes massive amounts of energy. In fact, AI is already pushing global power grids to the brink. Wall Street is p...
Artificial intelligence is the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime. The time to invest in groundbreaking AI is now, and this stock is a steal! AI is eating the world—and the machines behind it are ravenous. Each ChatGPT query, each model update, each robotic breakthrough consumes massive amounts of energy. In fact, AI is already pushing global power grids to the brink. Wall Street is pouring hundreds of billions into artificial intelligence—training smarter chatbots, automating industries, and building the digital future. But there’s one urgent question few are asking: Where will all of that energy come from? AI is the most electricity-hungry technology ever invented. Each data center powering large language models like ChatGPT consumes as much energy as a small city. And it’s about to get worse. Even Sam Altman, the founder of OpenAI, issued a stark warning: “The future of AI depends on an energy breakthrough.” Elon Musk was even more blunt: “AI will run out of electricity by next year.” As the world chases faster, smarter machines, a hidden crisis is emerging behind the scenes. Power grids are strained. Electricity prices are rising. Utilities are scrambling to expand capacity. And that’s where the real opportunity lies… One little-known company—almost entirely overlooked by most AI investors—could be the ultimate backdoor play. It’s not a chipmaker. It’s not a cloud platform. But it might be the most important AI stock in the US owns critical energy infrastructure assets positioned to feed the coming AI energy spike. As demand from AI data centers explodes, this company is gearing up to profit from the most valuable commodity in the digital age: electricity. The “Toll Booth” Operator of the AI Energy Boom It owns critical nuclear energy infrastructure assets , positioning it at the heart of America’s next-generation power strategy. , positioning it at the heart of America’s next-generation power strategy. It’s one of the only global companies capable ...
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) is one of the 10 AI Stocks to Keep on Your Radar. On February 2, RBC Capital analyst Rishi Jaluria reiterated an Underperform rating on the stock with a $50.00 price target. The firm holds its bearish view on PLTR despite its strong guidance and beat. The firm highlighted how Palantir reported a solid beat, with 2026 revenue growth guidance of 61% ahead of ...
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) is one of the 10 AI Stocks to Keep on Your Radar. On February 2, RBC Capital analyst Rishi Jaluria reiterated an Underperform rating on the stock with a $50.00 price target. The firm holds its bearish view on PLTR despite its strong guidance and beat. The firm highlighted how Palantir reported a solid beat, with 2026 revenue growth guidance of 61% ahead of consensus at 41%. Fourth quarter revenue beat consensus by 5%, and shares rose roughly 8% after hours. Growth accelerated meaningfully across both commercial and government segments. Commercial revenue was up 82% year-over-year and government revenue up 60%, both exceeding consensus. Margins and earnings also surprised to the upside. First-quarter revenue guidance of $1,532–$1,536M implies an estimated 74% YoY increase and is well above Street expectations. Palantir also projected an adjusted operating margin midpoint of an estimated 72%, well above the consensus of 48.3%. Adj. operating margin was 57% (vs. consensus: 52.3%), while adj. EPS was $0.25 (consensus: $0.23). 1Q revenue guidance calls for $1,532–$1,536M (~74% YoY), above consensus at ~$1,326M, while adj. operating margin midpoint was set at ~72%, above consensus of 48.3%. 2026 revenue guidance was set at $7,182–$7,198M (above consensus at ~$6,295M) and US Commercial revenue guidance exceeds $3.14B which represents at least 115% YoY growth. 2026 Adj. operating margin midpoint was set at ~71%, above consensus of 49.9%, while adjusted free cash flow guidance was set at $3.925–$4.125B, above consensus of ~$2.8B. On the earnings call (5:00pm ET), we look for more detail on AIP upselling trends, updates on the federal spending environment, and any one-time nuances. Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) is a leading provider of artificial intelligence systems. While we acknowledge the potential of PLTR as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you’r...
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is one of the 10 AI Stocks to Keep on Your Radar. On February4, Wolfe reiterated the stock as “Outperform,” urging investors to be patient with Nvidia shares. The firm believes Nvidia’s valuation has become compelling once more, and that its long-term earnings trajectory remains intact. Our positive call on NVDA (we added NVDA to the Wolfe Alpha List last month) is...
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is one of the 10 AI Stocks to Keep on Your Radar. On February4, Wolfe reiterated the stock as “Outperform,” urging investors to be patient with Nvidia shares. The firm believes Nvidia’s valuation has become compelling once more, and that its long-term earnings trajectory remains intact. Our positive call on NVDA (we added NVDA to the Wolfe Alpha List last month) is based on our view of fundamentals, and not about seasonal trading trends. Wolfe highlighted how “over the past 3 years, the majority of NVDA’s performance occurred in the Jan-Aug timeframe,” but that the seasonal trend only “perhaps help[s] to explain the stock’s underperformance over the last 2 quarters.” The firm sees a clear path to upside in estimates for CY26 and CY27 for the AI chipmaker. This is driven partly by continued unit growth, but also particularly because of pricing tailwinds as Rubin and Rubin Ultra ramp. Photo by Javier Esteban on Unsplash NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) specializes in AI-driven solutions, offering platforms for data centers, self-driving cars, robotics, and cloud services. While we acknowledge the potential of NVDA as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you’re looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 30 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 11 Hidden AI Stocks to Buy Right Now. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) is one of the 10 AI Stocks to Keep on Your Radar. On February 5, Jefferies analyst Blayne Curtis reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a $500.00 price target. The firm has reiterated AVGO as its Top Pick, feeling confident that its fundamentals will drive outperformance. Jefferies highlighted two overhangs for Broadcom, including the sustainability of AI spend and C...
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) is one of the 10 AI Stocks to Keep on Your Radar. On February 5, Jefferies analyst Blayne Curtis reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a $500.00 price target. The firm has reiterated AVGO as its Top Pick, feeling confident that its fundamentals will drive outperformance. Jefferies highlighted two overhangs for Broadcom, including the sustainability of AI spend and COT distribution. However, Google’s capital expenditure guidance has been a “significant vote of confidence” for increasing AI spending, and so is the capital raising progress from other players including OpenAI, xAI, and Oracle. Addressing concerns about Broadcom’s custom on-package (COT) business, Jefferies noted that AVGO is well ahead of MediaTek on v8 chips and will be “even further ahead” with v9 chips in both timing and capabilities. AVGO and MTK are working on two different SKUs (AVGO v8ax and MTK v8x) and we believe most, if not all, of the demand will be for the higher performance AVGO chip, similar to what happened with v6e vs v7x. The firm’s bottom-up model projects 6 million total units for Google in calendar 2027, with 85-90% of that business going to Broadcom. It also sees room for that overall number to move up further. Meanwhile, networking also continues to accelerate, likely even outpacing ASICs in the quarter supported by the TH6 ramp, DSP share gains, and China strength. We reiterate AVGO as our Top Pick and expect the results will speak for themselves. Broadcom is a technology company uniquely positioned for the AI revolution, thanks to its custom chip offerings and networking assets. While we acknowledge the potential of AVGO as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you’re looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 30 Stocks That...
Baird analyst Tristan Gerra lowered the firm’s price target on Qualcomm (QCOM) to $177 from $200 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following results which suggest 2026 remains a transition year.Claim 50% Off TipRanks PremiumUnlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions Stay ahead of the market with the latest news an...
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At the core, information is only truly transmitted when the person receiving the intelligence enjoys a change in posterior thinking relative to prior beliefs. Within this transmission, there are two main categories: degenerate and non-degenerate. Understandably, these terms carry a loaded meaning in the financial ecosystem. However, from a mathematical and decision-theoretic standpoint, the distin...
At the core, information is only truly transmitted when the person receiving the intelligence enjoys a change in posterior thinking relative to prior beliefs. Within this transmission, there are two main categories: degenerate and non-degenerate. Understandably, these terms carry a loaded meaning in the financial ecosystem. However, from a mathematical and decision-theoretic standpoint, the distinction comes down to information quality. Essentially, a degenerate decision rule is one that ignores state information and always produces the same action. In effect, degenerate rules are rules in the formal sense but they’re not informative. By contrast, a non-degenerate rule requires structure, discrimination, calibration or predictive power. This standard implies measurable or objective uncertainty reduction — and as such excludes pure persuasion without truth linkage. For example, if you were on the fence about buying fictional ABC Semiconductor stock and my analysis centered solely on analysts liking the name, this might convince you to go ahead and buy ABC. However, the decision to buy would be based on degenerate information transmission. Rather than a substantive analysis, you would have bought on a social proof signal, a coordination cure and/or a permission structure. Nothing about analysts liking ABC reflected new state information about the company’s future cash flows, nor a probability distribution over outcomes nor a conditional framework which narrowed the range of likely scenarios. Such protocols would be examples of non-degenerate information transmission, where uncertainty is reduced through empirical or objective mechanisms under a conditional context. For this article, we will look at three potentially discounted stocks to buy by examining their underlying first-order analytics. Next, we will layer a second-order analysis to identify potential zones of probability from the original list of possibilities. Amazon (AMZN) Amazon (AMZN) isn’t off to a great s...
timandtim/DigitalVision via Getty Images FDG At A Glance The American Century Focused Dynamic Growth ETF ( FDG ) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (also known as an ETF) that invests in a concentrated portfolio of mid- to large-cap growth companies with long-term capital appreciation potential. American Century, the fund’s parent company, looks to identify 30–45 early-stage, high-growth ...
timandtim/DigitalVision via Getty Images FDG At A Glance The American Century Focused Dynamic Growth ETF ( FDG ) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (also known as an ETF) that invests in a concentrated portfolio of mid- to large-cap growth companies with long-term capital appreciation potential. American Century, the fund’s parent company, looks to identify 30–45 early-stage, high-growth companies with strong competitive advantages, profitability, and scalability that would position the fund to outperform the Russell 1000 Growth ETF benchmark. Over the last several years, the fund has done an incredible job. I recently wrote about FDG and noted that I like how the fund managers are continuously able to find growth at a reasonable price throughout 2025 – and the last few months have been no different. Since the Liberation Day scare, FDG roared back, easily beating SPY and its benchmark, the Russell Growth 1000. After reviewing the fund facts and recent portfolio adjustments by management, I'm keeping this fund at a Buy because the consistent outperformance has impressed me, and I think amidst the market volatility and AI worries, these fund managers will find the right stocks to invest in. I continue to be skeptical of many actively managed ETFs, and it's part of the rationale of why I'm continuing to write about which ETFs stack up better against their competitors. Often times, investors are trying to get exposure to a certain industry, but many times are faced with terrible options that underperform with high fees. Just 22% of active managers beat the S&P 500 in 2025, while FDG beat it and its benchmark year-to-date. FDG's benchmark target is the Russell Growth 1000 ETF, and the point of this article is to review whether these actively managed options are actually better or whether you should just buy IWF , a passively managed ETF that tracks the Russell Growth 1000 Index. Passively managed means that fund managers don't make many trades, and only rebalanc...