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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Adria Cimino

Jassy's Bold AWS Bet: Amazon AI Ambitions Could Double Cloud Revenue to $600B

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy predicts AWS revenue could reach $600 billion within a decade, driven by AI demand, doubling his prior forecast and addressing investor returns concerns.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Sparks

Oracle Stock Slumps 50% in Six Months—But AI Backlog Suggests Turnaround Ahead

Oracle stock has crashed over 50% in six months amid AI spending concerns, but strong revenue growth and record $553B backlog signal potential recovery opportunity.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Rich Smith

ASML Defies Fundamentals With 3.3% Drop Despite Goldman Upgrade

ASML stock dropped 3.3% despite Goldman Sachs upgrade and strong earnings from major customers Micron and Nvidia, suggesting valuation concerns override positive fundamentals.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Foelber

ASML's Path to Trillion-Dollar Status Hinges on AI Chip Boom Sustainability

ASML could become Europe's first trillion-dollar company as AI chip demand surges, but elevated valuations create execution risks.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Evette Mitkov

SanDisk Tumbles on Memory Chip Sector Selloff as Micron's CapEx Plans Spook Investors

SanDisk fell 1.33% as memory chip sector declined following Micron's mixed earnings reaction over CapEx concerns, though bullish technicals and Buy ratings suggest downside may be limited.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Courtney Carlsen

Alliant Energy Hits Record High on AI Boom and Regulatory Tailwinds

Alliant Energy hits all-time high on 12.4% YTD surge, driven by 3 GW contracted AI data center load, favorable Midwest regulation, and $13.4 billion capex expansion program.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Foelber

Oracle Bets It's AI's Winner, Not Victim, as SaaS Model Faces Disruption

Oracle acknowledges AI disrupts SaaS but positions itself as the disruptor. The company embeds AI agents into cloud apps free while expanding OCI, though surging debt and declining cash flow pose investor risks.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Adam Spatacco

Tech Giants' $720B AI Spending Spree Signals Windfall for TSMC

Tech companies plan $720B in 2026 AI spending. TSMC, the world's leading chipmaker, profits from virtually every dollar invested, offering attractive valuation at forward P/E of 23.6.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Adria Cimino

Oracle's $50B AI Infrastructure Bet: A Calculated Wager on the AI Boom

Oracle commits $50B to AI infrastructure, raising $30B via bonds. With $553B in remaining obligations and 200%+ AI revenue growth, the company bets big on generative AI demand.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Chris Neiger

Broadcom's AI Dominance Could Drive Stock 38% Higher to $463

Broadcom targets $463 on 38% upside, dominating AI chip market with 60% ASIC share and 106% AI revenue growth as tech giants spend $650 billion on infrastructure.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Bram Berkowitz

Oracle's $110B Lifeline: How OpenAI's Mega-Funding Round De-risks Ambitious Cloud Growth

OpenAI's $110B funding round from Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank de-risks Oracle's ambitious $144B cloud infrastructure guidance by ensuring customer financial viability.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Micah Zimmerman

Iranian Drone Strike on AWS Data Centers Signals New Geopolitical Risk for Cloud Giants

Iranian drones struck AWS data centers in UAE and Bahrain on March 1, marking first military attack on hyperscaler. While $1B loss is manageable, incident shifts AI infrastructure investment toward Northern Europe, India, and Southeast Asia due to geopolitical risk concerns.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Adam Levy

Microsoft's Azure AI Dominance Makes It a Compelling Buy Despite Market Skepticism

Microsoft's Azure cloud platform drives 39% AI revenue growth while enterprise software remains strong. Stock trades at 24x forward earnings with $625B backlog.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Sparks

Palantir's AI Boom Masks Valuation Concerns as Amazon Offers Better Risk-Reward

Palantir's 70% growth masks 240x P/E valuation and slowing contract growth. Amazon offers superior risk-reward with 24% AWS growth and 29x P/E.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Keithen Drury

Nvidia's Valuation Disconnect: Why AI Chip Leader Looks Underpriced vs. Growth

Nvidia trades at 22.1x forward P/E despite 73-77% quarterly revenue growth, nearly matching S&P 500 valuation. Analysts see significant upside from $3-4 trillion data center capex opportunity through 2030.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··James Hires

IT Spending Hits $6T Milestone in 2026 as AI Drives Data Center Boom

Global IT spending projected to hit $6.15 trillion in 2026, driven by AI data center investments, benefiting Nvidia and infrastructure providers.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Lawrence Nga

Walmart's Digital Gamble: Can Store-Based Fulfillment Beat Amazon's Economics in 2026?

Walmart bets omnichannel strategy leveraging 4,700+ stores for fulfillment can beat Amazon, but 2026 will reveal if digital investments improve returns or merely preserve market share.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Adria Cimino

TSMC Positioned as Major Beneficiary of $660B AI Capex Supercycle

Tech giants pledge $660B in AI capex this year. TSMC positioned to capture disproportionate value as universal chip manufacturer serving all major designers.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Foelber

Target Stock Soars 31% on Turnaround Hopes, but Headwinds Cloud Outlook

Target surges 31% in three months on turnaround hopes, but faces headwinds with only 2% guidance. 3.8% dividend yield and Dividend King status appeal to income investors.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··James Hires

Equinix Projects $10B Revenue by 2026 as AI Boom Fuels Data Center Demand

Equinix forecasts $10 billion revenue in 2026 driven by AI infrastructure demand. Data center REIT serves 60% of Fortune 500 firms amid cloud provider capex surge.
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