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AI infrastructure is stretching the grid, turning power into one of the biggest bottlenecks in the data center boom. $BE, $FLNC and $OKLO are three high-risk plays investors are watching as clean energy becomes critical to keeping AI growth on track: cmcaureon.substack.com/p/be-flnc-and-…

“It’s not just making the taxes easier and better.” @getapril_tax CEO Ben Borodach explains how april is rethinking tax as a core part of consumer finance, and a way for financial companies to be there for life’s biggest moments. Watch the full interview: youtu.be/voQivXJgv3E

Investors are focused on robotics “winners,” but the more durable value may sit with the suppliers. $AMBA, $OUST and $TER are building the infrastructure everything depends on: cmcaureon.substack.com/p/how-amba-ous…

$ASTH has surged while the broader healthcare sector struggles. Acquisition-led growth and full-risk contracts are working for now. We explore whether it can sustain this in a tougher environment: cmcaureon.substack.com/p/this-healthc…

The Buffett era has ended, but Berkshire’s playbook remains. As $BRK.B reports earnings, the focus shifts to whether Greg Abel will stick with patience or act on opportunities: cmcaureon.substack.com/p/brk-b-stock-…

$CRWD, $PANW and $ZS dropped on fears that AI models like Mythos could make cyber security software obsolete. Analysts argue the opposite. Is the market misreading the impact of AI? cmcaureon.substack.com/p/does-anthrop…

Semiconductor packaging is becoming critical to AI chip performance. KLIC is positioned to benefit, with growth returning after a cyclical trough. The opportunity is clear, but execution will matter. Read our full investment case: optoforesight.substack.com/p/from-cyclica…

China’s AI push is accelerating, with adoption projected to reach 30% of the economy by 2030. $BABA, $BIDU and $TCEHY are investing heavily. The question is when that spending turns into returns. optoforesight.substack.com/p/can-baba-bid…

What does it actually look like to build an AI-native company today? In this conversation, @amirmxt, co-founder of @humblytics, shares a practical look at what AI can already do and where the hype is real. Watch the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=GMSwxu…

AI agents could reshape online shopping, from product discovery to checkout. $META, $SHOP and $WMT are investing heavily. The question is whether consumers will trust AI to make buying decisions: optoforesight.substack.com/p/agentic-comm…

Defense innovation is shifting toward affordable capability at scale. Kratos CEO Eric DeMarco breaks down drones, space, hypersonics, propulsion, and the future of the defense industrial base in this podcast. Watch the full episode from OPTO Sessions here: #ReadinessDelivered" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/watch?v=7g0U3Z… @CMC_Aureon

Viavi $VIAV is emerging as a “picks and shovels” play in AI infrastructure. Revenue growth is accelerating, but with shares near 24-year highs, is this a new cycle or a fully priced one? optoforesight.substack.com/p/from-5g-to-a…

Kratos’ $KTOS “crown jewel” isn’t drones or hypersonics, it’s space. In the latest Opto Sessions episode, CEO Eric DeMarco explains why the company’s satellite communications business is becoming an increasingly important part of the Kratos story. Watch the full episode: youtu.be/7g0U3ZbhCRE?si…

China’s tech giants post mixed earnings as AI investments weigh on profits. Could this be a good entry point? optoforesight.substack.com/p/china-tech-e…

In the latest episode of Opto Sessions, Eric DeMarco, CEO of @KratosDefense, explains why the company is "in the right place at the right time with the right products at a low cost point". Watch the full episode: youtu.be/7g0U3ZbhCRE?si…

eVTOL stocks $ACHR, $JOBY and $BETA are gaining momentum after a new US pilot program, but the fundamentals tell a different story. Minimal revenue, rising losses and ongoing dilution risk. Opportunity or overvaluation? optoforesight.substack.com/p/achr-joby-an…

Silicon Motion $SIMO is trying to move up the value chain, from consumer storage to AI infrastructure. The opportunity is large, but so is the execution risk. Read our full investment case: optoforesight.substack.com/p/navigating-t…

Recent earnings offered a counterpoint to the AI panic. Salesforce posted its best quarter ever, CrowdStrike beat estimates and Broadcom expects AI chip revenue to surge. Is the selloff overdone? optoforesight.substack.com/p/earnings-sea…

The CBOE Volatility index $VIX has been swinging sharply in 2026, and that kind of volatility often pushes investors to sell winners too early. We explore why mastering fear may matter more than market timing: optoforesight.substack.com/p/why-you-exit…

Ganesh Padmanabhan, founder and CEO of @AutonomizeAI, joined OPTO Sessions to unpack why approvals like MRIs can take weeks and how AI agents can fix today's breaking healthcare system. Watch the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=OsypGN…