Summary

• While momentum-driven valuations have been stretched, growth visibility still justifies the price for high-quality stocks, as AI-related capex spending is projected to continue at a fast pace in 2026.
• The AI semiconductor opportunity extends beyond mega-cap names, with critical roles played across memory, connectivity, optical interconnects, power efficiency, and compute infrastructure.
• In a market that is growing increasingly volatile and uncertain, Quant is a good tool to find high-conviction stocks to hold through the ups and downs.
• I am Steven Cress, Head of Quantitative Strategies at Seeking Alpha. I manage the quant ratings and factor grades on stocks and ETFs in Seeking Alpha Premium. I also lead Alpha Picks, which selects the two most attractive stocks to buy each month, and also determines when to sell them.

Semiconductor Stocks Lead AI, Broader Tech Sector

The semiconductor industry has led the broader tech sector for years, and 2026 is no different. However, leadership has shifted beyond mega-cap stocks like NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA), even as its highly anticipated

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