US Top News and Analysis | Hyperscalers' AI buildout will require massive amounts of energy. Two under-the-radar stocks will benefit

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The article explains that the massive surge in artificial‑intelligence capital spending—estimated at $725 billion for 2026, roughly double a year earlier—will drive huge demand for electricity, boosting both natural‑gas and solar power generation and creating “tailwinds” for energy‑related firms. While the big “hyperscalers” (Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Oracle) are the main spenders, investors can also profit from smaller, lesser‑known companies that supply power or storage, such as cryptocurrency‑miner Hut 8, whose recent $9.8 billion deal sent its stock soaring, and Fluence Energy, whose battery‑storage contracts with hyperscalers doubled its share price in a week. Analysts also flag related opportunities in equipment makers (Eaton, Johnson Controls), power‑saving technology, and even AI‑focused high‑yield debt, while noting that ongoing geopolitical tension in the Strait of Hormuz may keep oil prices elevated.

Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/13/hyperscalers-ai-buildout-will-require-massive-amounts-of-energy-two-under-the-radar-stocks-will-benefit.html

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US Top News and Analysis | An industrial name key to the AI buildout made Josh Brown's Best Stocks list. It's breaking out

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Josh Brown highlighted Trane Technologies (TT) as a top pick because the HVAC maker is capitalizing on the AI‑driven data‑center boom. After expanding revenue from $12.5 billion to $21.3 billion over five years, the company bolstered its cooling portfolio with the 2026 acquisition of LiquidStack for immersion cooling and the purchase of Stellar Energy Americas for modular data‑center solutions. These moves position Trane to serve the high‑heat demands of AI‑heavy facilities while also benefiting from broader demand for energy‑efficient HVAC in commercial, industrial and residential buildings. Financially, revenue has grown at an 11 % CAGR and adjusted EPS at a 24 % CAGR, with an $8 billion backlog and 6‑7 % organic top‑line growth expected in 2026. Technically, the stock has broken out of a 2025 correction, holding above $450; a dip below $445 would invalidate the rally, while sustained strength could push the price toward $500‑$550. The outlook is reinforced by strong Q4 bookings, a record backlog, and an upcoming earnings release on April 30.

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