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MarketBeat Monday live at 4 PM ET with host Bridget Bennett and analysts Thomas Hughes and Chris Markoch. We break down the close and set up the week so you know what matters next. We'll cover: • This week's key catalysts and why they matter • Today's biggest movers and what's behind the action • Small-cap and high-momentum names on our radar • News, earnings, and events that could shake up the week Have a ticker you want covered? Drop it in the live chat, and we'll pull it up in real-time. View Bridget's Stock Ideas: https://www.marketbeat.com/bridget 📲 Text 'YouTube' to 68285 for FREE SMS breaking news alerts on top stocks. DISCLAIMER: MarketBeat's videos are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. We are not registered investment advisers, and nothing herein is a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security or strategy. Investing involves risk—including the potential loss of principal—so always perform your own due diligence and consult a licensed professional before acting. All opinions are those of the presenters and may change without notice. Presenters and MarketBeat personnel may own or trade the securities discussed. Past performance is not indicative of future results; any examples or case studies shown are illustrative and not typical. Some links or promotions mentioned may be affiliate partnerships that compensate MarketBeat at no additional cost to you. MarketBeat and its representatives accept no liability for any losses arising from reliance on this content.

Billionaire investors are pouring into a new concept that could completely change the game for AI data centers. In this video, Keith Kaplan from Tradesmith joins us to break down what's happening in the artificial intelligence data center space and this whole new concept that really could change everything through investing. We take a closer look at the stock market implications and how this could impact finance for investors. 👉 Get Keith's FREE report: 10 stocks positioned for orbital compute — https://www.marketbeat.com/y/spaceai 📲 Text 'YouTube' to 68285 for FREE SMS breaking news alerts on top stocks. Find out which stock made Bridget's Buys watchlist: https://www.marketbeat.com/bridget Video Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:10 AI data center demand 02:45 How orbital compute could change everything 05:30 Stock 1 08:50 Stock 2 12:15 Stock 3 DISCLAIMER: MarketBeat's videos are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. We are not registered investment advisers, and nothing herein is a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security or strategy. Investing involves risk—including the potential loss of principal—so always perform your own due diligence and consult a licensed professional before acting. All opinions are those of the presenters and may change without notice. Presenters and MarketBeat personnel may own or trade the securities discussed. Past performance is not indicative of future results; any examples or case studies shown are illustrative and not typical. Some links or promotions mentioned may be affiliate partnerships that compensate MarketBeat at no additional cost to you. MarketBeat and its representatives accept no liability for any losses arising from reliance on this content.

AI data center demand just surged another 250%, and the latest earnings reports are confirming what investors have been waiting to see. In this video, MarketBeat's Thomas Hughes breaks down why Applied Digital's blowout earnings caught the market by surprise and what it signals for the future of AI infrastructure. We take a closer look at five data center stocks positioned to benefit as AI workloads continue to scale, comparing business models, competitive advantages, and long-term growth potential. From companies that own their data centers and offer GPU-as-a-service to those relying on third-party infrastructure, not all data center plays are created equal. One popular AI name even lands at the bottom of the list, and Thomas explains why. Video Chapters: 0:19 Stock 1 3:17 Stock 2 5:29 Stock 3 7:24 Bridget's Buys 8:33 Stock 4 10:40 Stock 5 Free Special Report on Applied Digital's future and why many analysts believe this could be just the beginning: https://www.marketbeat.com/y/apld See what's on Bridget's Buys Watchlist: https://www.marketbeat.com/bridget 📲 Text 'YouTube' to 68285 for FREE SMS breaking news alerts on top stocks. #AIInfrastructure #AIDataCenters #AIStocks #DataCenters #AIInfrastructureStocks #AIGrowth #TechInfrastructure #DataCenterDemand #GrowthStocks #StockMarket #Investing #TechStocks #MarketBeat DISCLAIMER: MarketBeat's videos are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. We are not registered investment advisers, and nothing herein is a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security or strategy. Investing involves risk—including the potential loss of principal—so always perform your own due diligence and consult a licensed professional before acting. All opinions are those of the presenters and may change without notice. Presenters and MarketBeat personnel may own or trade the securities discussed. Past performance is not indicative of future results; any examples or case studies shown are illustrative and not typical. Some links or promotions mentioned may be affiliate partnerships that compensate MarketBeat at no additional cost to you. MarketBeat and its representatives accept no liability for any losses arising from reliance on this content.

Up more than 300% in 2025. These six stocks were some of the market's biggest winners. In this video, MarketBeat analyst Chris Markoch breaks down two groups of extreme performers: • Three IPOs that delivered 200% plus returns in their first year • Three small-cap stocks that surged more than 300% Video Chapters: 00:36 IPO #1 03:55 IPO #2 06:51 IPO #3 10:12 Small cap #1 17:02 Small cap #2 21:19 Small cap #3 MarketBeat's Top 5 Rated Small-Cap Stocks: https://www.marketbeat.com/y/smallcap View Bridget's Watchlist here: https://www.marketbeat.com/bridget We dig into what drove the rallies, where analysts still see upside, and where investors may want to be cautious after such massive moves. From defense and stablecoins to healthcare innovation and space-related stocks, these names show where momentum showed up in a big way last year. 📲 Text 'YouTube' to 68285 for FREE SMS breaking news alerts on top stocks. DISCLAIMER: MarketBeat's videos are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. We are not registered investment advisers, and nothing herein is a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security or strategy. Investing involves risk—including the potential loss of principal—so always perform your own due diligence and consult a licensed professional before acting. All opinions are those of the presenters and may change without notice. Presenters and MarketBeat personnel may own or trade the securities discussed. Past performance is not indicative of future results; any examples or case studies shown are illustrative and not typical. Some links or promotions mentioned may be affiliate partnerships that compensate MarketBeat at no additional cost to you. MarketBeat and its representatives accept no liability for any losses arising from reliance on this content.

MarketBeat Monday live at 4 PM ET with host Bridget Bennett and analysts Thomas Hughes and Chris Markoch. We break down the close and set up the week so you know what matters next. We'll cover: • This week's key catalysts and why they matter • Today's biggest movers and what's behind the action • Small-cap and high-momentum names on our radar • News, earnings, and events that could shake up the week Have a ticker you want covered? Drop it in the live chat, and we'll pull it up in real-time. View Bridget's Stock Ideas: https://www.marketbeat.com/bridget 📲 Text 'YouTube' to 68285 for FREE SMS breaking news alerts on top stocks. DISCLAIMER: MarketBeat's videos are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. We are not registered investment advisers, and nothing herein is a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security or strategy. Investing involves risk—including the potential loss of principal—so always perform your own due diligence and consult a licensed professional before acting. All opinions are those of the presenters and may change without notice. Presenters and MarketBeat personnel may own or trade the securities discussed. Past performance is not indicative of future results; any examples or case studies shown are illustrative and not typical. Some links or promotions mentioned may be affiliate partnerships that compensate MarketBeat at no additional cost to you. MarketBeat and its representatives accept no liability for any losses arising from reliance on this content.

AI isn't just chips and infrastructure. MarketBeat analyst Jeffrey Neal Johnson shares three AI software pure plays with real momentum, big catalysts, and plenty of runway for 2026. Plus: what makes each company different—and where the risks are. Get the FREE Report on 5 Small-cap Stocks for 2026: https://www.marketbeat.com/y/cap Which AI Software Company will make Bridget's Buys? https://www.marketbeat.com/bridget Video Chapters: 00:00:58 Stock 1 00:05:00 Stock 2 00:11:42 Stock 3 📲 Text 'YouTube' to 68285 for FREE SMS breaking news alerts on top stocks. #StocksToBuy #stockpicks #investingtips #investingvideos #AIStocks #ArtificialIntelligence #AIsoftware #TechStocks #GrowthStocks #StockMarket #StockMarketNews #Investing #Investors #StockAnalysis #StockPicking #LongTermInvesting #MarketBeat #FinancialNews #WallStreet #Earnings #AnalystRatings #StockUpgrades #Palantir #PLTR #SoundHound #SOUN #BigBearAI #BBAI #SoftwareStocks #SmallCapStocks #SpeculativeStocks #AIInvesting #MachineLearning #DataAnalytics #VoiceAI #AIChatbots #2026Stocks #Stocks2026 #StockWatchlist #HighGrowthStocks #TechInvesting DISCLAIMER: MarketBeat's videos are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. We are not registered investment advisers, and nothing herein is a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security or strategy. Investing involves risk—including the potential loss of principal—so always perform your own due diligence and consult a licensed professional before acting. All opinions are those of the presenters and may change without notice. Presenters and MarketBeat personnel may own or trade the securities discussed. Past performance is not indicative of future results; any examples or case studies shown are illustrative and not typical. Some links or promotions mentioned may be affiliate partnerships that compensate MarketBeat at no additional cost to you. MarketBeat and its representatives accept no liability for any losses arising from reliance on this content.

Wall Street made some of its biggest calls of the year in 2025, and not all of them went the same direction. In this video, MarketBeat analyst Thomas Hughes breaks down the five most downgraded stocks and the five most upgraded stocks of 2025, explaining what drove analyst sentiment and what investors should be watching as we head into 2026. FREE ACCESS to the Top 5 Rated Small-Cap Stocks: https://www.marketbeat.com/y/smallcap Some companies struggled early in the year due to tariffs, slowing growth, or leadership changes, leading to a wave of analyst downgrades. Others saw analysts turn increasingly bullish as fundamentals improved, AI investments paid off, and outlooks strengthened. The key question now is whether those downgrades signal deeper trouble or potential rebound opportunities, and whether the upgraded stocks still have room to run. In this video, we cover: • The 5 most downgraded stocks of 2025 and why analysts pulled back • The 5 most upgraded stocks of 2025 and what's driving optimism • When most of the downgrades happened and why timing matters • What analyst sentiment could mean for stock performance in 2026 • Key trends investors should be watching in the new year Get deeper stock research and see the full list of ratings on MarketBeat: https://www.marketbeat.com/bridget Video Chapters: 0:58 Downgraded Stock #1 2:50 Downgraded Stock #2 5:01 Downgraded Stock #3 7:38 Downgraded Stock #4 9:34 Downgraded Stock #5 11:54 Upgraded Stock #1 14:12 Upgraded Stock #2 16:31 Upgraded Stock #3 18:32 Upgraded Stock #4 20:18 Upgraded Stock #5 Subscribe for more stock analysis, market insights, and weekly breakdowns from MarketBeat.📲 Text 'YouTube' to 68285 for FREE SMS breaking news alerts on top stocks. #StockMarket #Investing #Stocks #WallStreet #MarketBeat #StockAnalysis #AnalystRatings #UpgradedStocks #DowngradedStocks #2025Stocks #2026Outlook #MarketTrends #InvestingStrategy DISCLAIMER: MarketBeat's videos are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. We are not registered investment advisers, and nothing herein is a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security or strategy. Investing involves risk—including the potential loss of principal—so always perform your own due diligence and consult a licensed professional before acting. All opinions are those of the presenters and may change without notice. Presenters and MarketBeat personnel may own or trade the securities discussed. Past performance is not indicative of future results; any examples or case studies shown are illustrative and not typical. Some links or promotions mentioned may be affiliate partnerships that compensate MarketBeat at no additional cost to you. MarketBeat and its representatives accept no liability for any losses arising from reliance on this content.

Check out Rob's biggest research project for 2026: https://www.marketbeat.com/y/tsla 2026 stock market outlook, Fed rates, AI stocks, energy stocks, market volatility — Rob Spivey of Altimetry Research breaks down 3 major themes and the exact date that could drive the biggest market move in 2026. In this interview, Rob shares what he's watching closely in the new year, including: ✅ Power prices + data center demand (and why energy could be a major market story) ✅ AI-driven volatility (why pullbacks may happen — and what matters most when they do) ✅ One exact date in 2026 that could shift expectations around interest rates and consumer stocks Whether you're focused on AI, energy, or interest rates, this is a smart roadmap for the biggest market narratives of 2026. Video Chapters: 00:46 Theme 1 10:30 Theme 2 18:04 Theme 3 and Exact Date 📲 Text 'YouTube' to 68285 for FREE SMS breaking news alerts on top stocks. #StocksToBuy #stockpicks #investingtips #investingvideos #StockMarket #StockMarketNews #Investing #InvestingTips #InvestingForBeginners #MarketOutlook #2026MarketOutlook #MarketVolatility #AIStocks #ArtificialIntelligence #EnergyStocks #UtilitiesStocks #NaturalGas #NuclearEnergy #Fed #InterestRates #RateCuts #ConsumerStocks #HousingMarket #MortgageRates #NASDAQ #SP500 #DataCenters #PowerGrid #WallStreet #MarketBeat DISCLAIMER: MarketBeat's videos are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. We are not registered investment advisers, and nothing herein is a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security or strategy. Investing involves risk—including the potential loss of principal—so always perform your own due diligence and consult a licensed professional before acting. All opinions are those of the presenters and may change without notice. Presenters and MarketBeat personnel may own or trade the securities discussed. Past performance is not indicative of future results; any examples or case studies shown are illustrative and not typical. Some links or promotions mentioned may be affiliate partnerships that compensate MarketBeat at no additional cost to you. MarketBeat and its representatives accept no liability for any losses arising from reliance on this content.

Undervalued stocks near their 52-week lows could offer huge upside in 2026. In this video, MarketBeat analyst Chris Markoch breaks down 3 beaten-down stocks that may have more upside than downside — and why the next year could be a turning point. Get the FREE Report on theTop 10 AI Stocks you should be looking at in 2026: https://www.marketbeat.com/y/ai We're looking at: ✅ A data center cooling play tied to commercial demand ✅ A consumer staples stock pressured by rising input costs ✅ A fast-growing grocery retailer that looks oversold See which stock made it on Bridget's watchlist: https://www.marketbeat.com/bridget 📲 Text 'YouTube' to 68285 for FREE SMS breaking news alerts on top stocks. Video Chapters: 02:24 Stock 1 08:51 Stock 2 15:18 Stock 3 DISCLAIMER: MarketBeat's videos are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. We are not registered investment advisers, and nothing herein is a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security or strategy. Investing involves risk—including the potential loss of principal—so always perform your own due diligence and consult a licensed professional before acting. All opinions are those of the presenters and may change without notice. Presenters and MarketBeat personnel may own or trade the securities discussed. Past performance is not indicative of future results; any examples or case studies shown are illustrative and not typical. Some links or promotions mentioned may be affiliate partnerships that compensate MarketBeat at no additional cost to you. MarketBeat and its representatives accept no liability for any losses arising from reliance on this content. #StocksToBuy #stockpicks #investingtips #investingvideos #52weeklow #undervaluedstocks #stockmarket #valueinvesting #growthstocks #dividendstocks #financialfreedom #investingforbeginners #stockanalysis #marketbeat #beststocks #wallstreet #moneytips #longterminvesting #stockstowatch #2026stocks

Top AI stocks to buy in January 2026! Thomas Hughes shares his Top 5 stock picks, including chip stocks, cloud stocks, tech stocks, and AI infrastructure plays tied to NVIDIA demand, data centers, Nasdaq & S&P 500 trends. Get the FREE report on the Top 10 AI Stocks We're Watching for 2026: https://www.marketbeat.com/y/ai 🔥 This list is a contrarian take on the "AI bubble burst" headlines. Thomas says the December pullback is a buying opportunity, and he breaks down 5 major names positioned for strong upside in 2026. Check out Bridget's Buys Watchlist: https://www.marketbeat.com/bridget 📲 Text 'YouTube' to 68285 for FREE SMS breaking news alerts on top stocks. Video Chapters: 00:56 — Stock 1 04:14 — Stock 2 07:24 — Stock 3 10:48 — Stock 4 12:57 — Stock 5 DISCLAIMER: MarketBeat's videos are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. We are not registered investment advisers, and nothing herein is a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security or strategy. Investing involves risk—including the potential loss of principal—so always perform your own due diligence and consult a licensed professional before acting. All opinions are those of the presenters and may change without notice. Presenters and MarketBeat personnel may own or trade the securities discussed. Past performance is not indicative of future results; any examples or case studies shown are illustrative and not typical. Some links or promotions mentioned may be affiliate partnerships that compensate MarketBeat at no additional cost to you. MarketBeat and its representatives accept no liability for any losses arising from reliance on this content.