List of US stocks worth tracking and building positions in batches

1. AI Infrastructure & Semiconductors (More Cost-Effective Alternatives)

1. MU (Micron) $Micron Tech(MU.US) 
   Why: Memory/HBM is entering an upward cycle, AI is driving high-bandwidth memory volume, Micron recently provided positive demand/supply guidance; industry price hikes and utilization rate improvements boost profit elasticity.
   Catalyst: HBM capacity ramp-up, FY2026 margin improvement.
   Execution: ① Pullback to 10–20-day MA/recent gap = **-3%-5% initial position; ② Retest previous platform neckline = -6%-8% add; ③ Reach 50-day MA = -10%~-12%** third tier. Invalidation: Break below 50-day MA for 3 days or high-volume long bearish candle.
2. DELL (Dell Technologies) $Dell Tech(DELL.US) 
   Why: AI server orders continue to grow rapidly, management provided optimistic guidance for AI-optimized servers, valuation remains below most AI hardware leaders.
   Catalyst: New platform shipments, enterprise AI privatization.
   Execution: -4%/-7%/-11% tiers; invalidation: Break below previous low with volume.
3. WDC (Western Digital) $Western Digital(WDC.US) / STX $Seagate Tech(STX.US) (Pick one, prefer WDC)
   Why: Memory cycle recovery + enterprise HDD demand; WDC’s flash/HDD spin-off path is clear, asset repricing upside; STX’s new HAMR HDD progress.
   Execution: -3%/-6%/-10%; invalidation: Break below 50-day MA + volume spike.
4. QCOM (Qualcomm) $Qualcomm(QCOM.US) 
   Why: PC “Snapdragon X” + on-device AI (NPU) drives new cycle, mobile/auto diversification; valuation usually below AI design leaders.
   Execution: -4%/-7%/-11%; invalidation: PC AI node underperformance or guidance cut.
5. CSCO (Cisco, value play) $Cisco(CSCO.US) 
   Why: Completed Splunk acquisition, security+networking recurring revenue mix improves, AI DC orders positive, but valuation still below high-growth hardware peers. AP News+1
   Execution: -3%/-6%/-10%; invalidation: Order/recurring revenue growth slows.
   (Note: ANET is strong but expensive; you already hold VRT—both benefit from AI DC but differ—VRT: cooling/power, ANET: high-growth premium. Consider small T trades.) 2. Data Centers & Comm Carriers (Rate Cut β + AI α)
   6) DLR $Digital Realty Trust(DLR.US) / EQIX $Equinix(EQIX.US) (Pick one, prefer DLR)
   Why: AI compute drives hyperscale leasing demand, pricing improves; REITs gain on rate cuts.
   Execution: -5%/-9%/-13%; invalidation: 10Y yield spikes + guidance cut.
6. AMT $American Tower(AMT.US) (American Tower, Cell Tower REIT)
   Why: Tower cash flows stable, rate cuts + 5G/AI traffic benefit; firm guidance. Raytheon News Release Archive
   Execution: -4%/-8%/-12%; invalidation: Carrier capex shrinks further.
7. NEE $Nextera Energy(NEE.US) (NextEra Energy, Utility Leader)
   Why: Oversold on rates; deep renewable pipeline, financial discipline intact.
   Execution: -3%/-6%/-10%; invalidation: Funding costs rise or project delays. 3. Resources/Energy (Cash Flow & Hedge)
   9) XOM (ExxonMobil) $ExxonMobil(XOM.US) 
   Why: Guyana ramp, low valuation + strong FCF, balanced buyback/dividend.
   Execution: -3%/-6%/-10%; invalidation: Oil breaks key cost band + weak guidance.
8. RTX (Raytheon, Defense) $RTX(RTX.US) 
   Why: P&W powder metal issue digested, FY profit outlook raised; defense spending resilient, valuation below median. rtx.com
   Execution: -4%/-7%/-11%; invalidation: Engine repair costs spike again.
9. NEM (Newmont, Gold) $Newmont(NEM.US) 
   Why: Post-Newcrest portfolio upgrade, cost synergy; gold/gold miners gain on rate cut hopes, NEM still discounted vs. GDX.
   Execution: -5%/-9%/-14%; invalidation: Gold breaks support or costs rise.
10. FCX (Freeport-McMoRan, Copper) $Freeport Mcmoran(FCX.US) 
    Why: AI DCs/grid upgrades drive “copper’s second curve,” FCX is high-beta pure play.
    Execution: -4%/-8%/-12%; invalidation: Copper breaks cost curve & guidance weakens. 3. Resources/Energy (Cash Flow & Hedge)
    TSM (TSMC ADR) $Taiwan Semiconductor(TSM.US) 
    Why: AI/advanced node demand drives FY guidance raise, CoWoS shortage; valuation reasonable vs. growth.
    Execution: -5%/-9%/-13%; invalidation: Capacity/order execution lags.