As 2026 unfolds, the AI investment thesis is maturing beyond initial skepticism, creating opportunities in both leading tech giants and overlooked sectors. We analyze five companies, from semiconductor powerhouses to regional e-commerce leaders, positioned for a pivotal year.
Realty Income, the renowned monthly dividend payer, is making a strategic pivot by acquiring industrial assets in Mexico and establishing a new fee-based asset management business for institutional investors, signaling a significant expansion beyond its core U.S. retail net-lease portfolio.
After a punishing period, AGNC Investment Corp. staged a remarkable comeback in 2025. With a 12% dividend yield and a more favorable macroeconomic backdrop, the mortgage REIT is attracting income investors. But is the momentum sustainable?
Waste Management capped off a strong 2025 with record cost performance and margin expansion, driven by operational discipline and its growing sustainability portfolio. The company forecasts continued growth for 2026, backed by robust cash flow and ambitious capital return plans.
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT) closed 2025 with robust earnings, driven by a dramatic expansion in its private-label securitization business. While this growth fueled returns, the company's correspondent lending segment faced pressure, and faster mortgage prepayments impacted servicing rights income.
Lockheed Martin capped a year of robust sales growth with a historic $194 billion order backlog, driven by soaring demand for its advanced defense systems. The aerospace giant announced plans for a significant 'step function' increase in capital investment for 2026 to ramp up production of missiles and next-generation capabilities.
As Sempra (NYSE: SRE) navigates a massive capital investment cycle for grid modernization and clean energy, investors are scrutinizing whether its current stock price accurately reflects its long-term strategy. We analyze key valuation metrics and the broader market context to assess if the utility giant is fairly valued.
A 65-year-old Thai tourist was killed by a bull elephant with a known history of aggression in Khao Yai National Park, marking the animal's third human fatality and prompting urgent discussions on wildlife management strategies.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has publicly committed to a landmark investment in OpenAI, calling it potentially the company's largest ever, while forcefully refuting reports of hesitation. The move deepens the strategic ties between the AI chip giant and the leading AI research lab.
Amid intense competition and financial pressure, NVIDIA's CEO reaffirms a "huge investment" in OpenAI, countering reports of dissatisfaction with the AI pioneer's business model as the industry's funding frenzy continues.
Internal correspondence reveals Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam was personally briefed on and facilitated a multi-million dollar investment from the convicted sex offender, arranged by Tether's Brock Pierce.
While Apis Capital's flagship fund posted stellar 2025 returns, its latest investor letter spotlights the ongoing divergence of opinion on AI pure-plays like C3.ai, where heavy investment needs clash with market expectations for profitability.
Amazon is negotiating a landmark investment of up to $50 billion in OpenAI, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move could position the tech giant as the lead investor in a funding round aiming to raise up to $100 billion ahead of a potential trillion-dollar IPO.
Singapore will establish its National Space Agency on April 1st, aiming to leverage its technological prowess to secure a strategic position in the rapidly expanding global space economy, as global investments continue to soar.
A $100 investment in Nvidia stock a decade ago would now be worth over $27,000, illustrating one of the most remarkable growth stories in modern market history, driven by the company's pivotal role in the AI revolution.
Leading Solana DEX aggregator Jupiter has finalized a $35 million strategic investment from ParaFi Capital, with the landmark deal to be settled entirely in its native stablecoin, JupUSD. The move signals strong institutional validation and a push for JupUSD adoption.
Solana's leading DEX aggregator Jupiter announces a landmark integration with prediction market giant Polymarket, alongside securing a $35 million strategic investment from ParaFi Capital, signaling a major push into on-chain forecasting.
At 77, Jane Perry's £2 million ISA portfolio stands as a testament to a simple, disciplined investment strategy begun in the 1980s. Her story challenges the gender investment gap and offers a blueprint for long-term wealth building.
Nvidia is set to make a landmark investment in OpenAI's latest funding round, CEO Jensen Huang confirmed, signaling a deepening alliance between the AI hardware giant and the leading AI research lab. However, reports of internal skepticism at Nvidia introduce uncertainty into the final terms and timing of the deal.
Zoom Video Communications' early investment in AI powerhouse Anthropic is emerging as a critical, and potentially undervalued, component of its growth story, prompting analysts and investors to reassess the company's long-term trajectory beyond video conferencing.
