MSFT
Forget LLMs: Buy these 3 AI "Pick and Shovel" Plays Instead
During the proverbial (and actual) gold rush, the most consistent fortunes are made by those selling the "picks and shovels." While the LLM wars between tech giants continue to dominate the headlines, the real staying power and predictability lie in the AI infrastructure stocks.
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AMD
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Outperforms Broader Market: What You Need to Know
The latest trading day saw Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) settling at $207.67, representing a +2.21% change from its previous close.
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AVGO
Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts
Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) closed the most recent trading day at $352.23, moving +2.1% from the previous trading session.
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SHOP
Shopify (SHOP) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know
The latest trading day saw Shopify (SHOP) settling at $167.93, representing a +2.1% change from its previous close.
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INTC
Intel (INTC) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why
The latest trading day saw Intel (INTC) settling at $44.05, representing a -3.29% change from its previous close.
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MSFT
Stock Market Today, Jan. 12: Iren Jumps on Bernstein Naming It Top AI Pick After Microsoft Contract Win
On Jan. 12, 2026, a Bitcoin-linked data center operator’s AI pivot and Microsoft deal put its growth strategy under the spotlight.
Motley Fool  ·  Jan 12, 2026 READ →
AAPL
Alphabet Becomes Newest $4 Trillion Company, Joining Nvidia
Google parent Alphabet value topped $4 trillion, making it the latest tech company to cross that threshold as investors reward the internet-search leader for its artificial-intelligence gains. Shares in Alphabet rose 1% to a record $331.86 on Monday, putting its market capitalization just above $4 trillion. Four technology companies have traded at market capitalizations of $4 trillion, and only Nvidia is still above that mark.
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AVGO
Broadcom: A high-conviction dividend stock I'd own in 2026
Valued at a market cap of $1.6 trillion, Broadcom (AVGO) is among the largest companies in the world. In the last decade, AVGO stock has returned 2,600% to shareholders. If we adjust for dividend reinvestments, cumulative returns are closer to 3,400%, according to data from Ycharts. The ...
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GOOGL
Why Google's co-founders and Peter Thiel are exiting California
Big Tech elites, like Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) Google co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page and Palantir's (PLTR) Peter Thiel, are hauling out of California to escape the state's billionaire tax act, which entails a one-time 5% tax on their wealth. If approved, the tax could affect individuals who were California residents at the year's start. Tusk Venture Partners founder and CEO Bradley Tusk outlines what the shift out of California signals about taxation and the sociopolitical dynamics at play. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination.
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AAPL
Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 Close At Highs; Alphabet Hits $4 Trillion Mark (Live Coverage)
Nasdaq composite outperforms the Dow and the S&P 500. Alphabet crosses above $4 trillion market cap.
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ZM
Citi’s AI-Led Upgrade Might Change The Case For Investing In Zoom (ZM)
Citi recently upgraded Zoom Communications to Buy from Neutral/High Risk, citing the company’s expanding AI product suite and infrastructure strengths as key reasons for greater growth potential across its platform. Analysts at Citi specifically pointed to Zoom’s Custom AI Companion as a major opportunity for future monetization, highlighting how advanced AI capabilities could become an increasingly important revenue driver beyond core video conferencing. We’ll now examine how Citi’s...
Simply Wall St.  ·  Jan 12, 2026 READ →
AAPL
Google's corporate parent joins $4 trillion club as investors continue to bet on AI breakthroughs
Google parent Alphabet Inc. on Monday became the fourth Big Tech powerhouse to be valued at $4 trillion, a once seemingly unfathomable milestone that's become more like a rite of passage amid an artificial intelligence arms race. Alphabet reached the threshold just four months after Google dodged the U.S. government's attempt to break up its internet empire following a ruling last year that branded its ubiquitous search engine an illegal monopoly. In an effort to prevent further abuses, a federal judge overseeing the case ordered a shake-up that investors widely interpreted as a slap on the wrist, resulting in a 57% increase in Alphabet's stock price since then that has created an additional $1.4 trillion in shareholder wealth.
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