Below is an important message from one of our highly valued sponsors. Please read it carefully as they have some special information to share with you.
Dear reader,
I recently sat down with the famous economist and best-selling author…
Who predicted the biggest stock market crashes of the last two decades…
And he’s now predicting this AI giant is about to go bust…
Trigging a full-blown AI meltdown that could wipe out 80% of the stock market.
The first time I heard about it…
I thought he was talking about Nvidia.
But it’s another company he says is far more important.
Look, the stakes here couldn’t be any higher…
Because this is the same man who predicted the 2008 meltdown…
Just three weeks before Lehman Brothers imploded and the stock market collapsed.
And the same man who predicted the Covid meltdown…
Again just three weeks before the stock market suffered the fastest drop in history.
And now he’s predicting that this coming AI meltdown will be 10 times bigger than Lehman Brothers...
….and it could send a ripple effect through the market that could crater the entire AI industry.
And he’s warning everyone to take five simple steps to prepare.
Click here to see the details.
Regards,
Aaron Gentzler
VP of Research, Paradigm Press
Utilities: The Unexpected AI Infrastructure Trade
By Ryan Hasson. Publication Date: 3/2/2026.
Key Points
- Surging AI and data center demand is reshaping the utilities sector from a somewhat defensive yield play into a potential structural growth story.
- Institutional capital is rotating into utility ETFs like XLU and UTES as electricity demand forecasts rise.
- Companies such as Constellation Energy and NextEra Energy are positioned to benefit from baseload power needs and grid expansion tied to AI adoption.
- Special Report: [Sponsorship-Ad-6-Format3]
The utilities sector is undergoing a narrative shift few investors would have anticipated even two years ago. Traditionally viewed as defensive, income-oriented, and predictable, utilities are increasingly being discussed through a different lens: growth.
The catalyst is straightforward but powerful. Artificial intelligence and rapid data center expansion are driving what could become an unprecedented surge in electricity demand over the coming quarters and years. AI models require enormous computational power, which directly translates into higher energy consumption. For a sector that has historically traded on yield and stability rather than material expansion, this represents a meaningful inflection point.
Economist who Predicted 2008 and 2020 Crashes: "Prepare for AI Meltdown" (Ad)
He's the famous economist and best-selling author who predicted the 2008 meltdown just three weeks before Lehman Brothers imploded and the Covid meltdown just three weeks before the stock market suffered the fastest drop in history. He's now predicting we're about to see an AI meltdown of historic proportions, similar to what happened in 2000 during the dotcom bust when the stock market crashed almost 80%, ruining the retirement of millions of Americans, warning that the most important AI company in the world is about to go bust in a meltdown 10 times bigger than Lehman Brothers.
See the five simple steps to prepare nowThis theme has been building steadily. The most widely followed utility sector ETF, the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA: XLU), is up more than 18% over the past 12 months and has gained roughly 10.5% year-to-date, materially outperforming the broader S&P 500.
Institutional flows corroborate the shift in sentiment. Over the past year, roughly $6.5 billion in inflows have been recorded for XLU versus about $1.65 billion in outflows, with a meaningful portion of the inflows occurring in Q4 2025. Price action supports the narrative as well: the ETF recently broke above its 52-week high after a bullish consolidation.
This renewed attention comes as Elon Musk has publicly warned of a potential AI-driven power crunch, suggesting global development efforts could face electricity constraints as early as late 2026. If that scenario materializes, utilities could become a critical "picks-and-shovels" layer of the AI ecosystem, similar to how memory and semiconductor names have benefited over the past year.
For investors who accept that thesis, here are three ways to gain exposure.
UTES ETF: A More Concentrated Utility Play
The Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (NYSEARCA: UTES) offers a differentiated, actively managed approach to sector exposure. Unlike XLU, which tracks a sector index passively, UTES uses stock selection and active weighting to target outperformance.
The fund emphasizes fundamentals, growth characteristics and risk metrics when building its portfolio. Liquidity is lighter than XLU's—average daily trading volume is around 260,000 shares—but investors gain a more concentrated set of holdings. The fund currently yields 1.31% and carries a net expense ratio of 0.49%.
Top holdings include Talen Energy (NASDAQ: TLN), Vistra (NYSE: VST), and Constellation Energy (NASDAQ: CEG), which together account for more than 30% of assets.
Constellation Energy: Nuclear Leverage to AI Demand
Constellation Energy is a direct beneficiary of rising baseload power demand. With a market capitalization around $113 billion, the company operates a diversified generation portfolio that includes one of the largest nuclear fleets in the United States.
Nuclear power is particularly relevant in an AI-driven environment: data centers need reliable, continuous electricity, and nuclear provides stable baseload generation without the intermittency that can affect some renewables. As hyperscalers expand AI infrastructure, dependable power becomes increasingly valuable.
Constellation's recent results underscore that momentum. In Q4 2025 the company reported EPS of $2.30, beating consensus, while revenue rose nearly 13% year-over-year to $6.07 billion. Institutional flows into the stock have been significant, reflecting growing conviction among large investors.
NextEra Energy: Scale and Infrastructure Advantage
NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE), the largest holding in XLU, represents scale and infrastructure breadth. With a market capitalization approaching $200 billion, NextEra is one of the biggest electric power and energy-infrastructure companies in the U.S.
Shares are up roughly 19% year-to-date, outperforming the broader market and many peers. NextEra operates across regulated utilities and renewable generation, supplying power to millions of customers. As electricity demand grows, companies with large generation fleets and grid infrastructure should benefit from higher utilization and potentially improved pricing dynamics.
Recent analyst upgrades have cited increased confidence in long-term electricity demand as AI and data center expansion become more prominent in load forecasts.
Investors considering exposure to this theme should weigh each option's liquidity, concentration and regulatory risks, and align allocations with their time horizon and risk tolerance.
Insiders Are Loading Up on 3 Small Caps—1 Looks Most Compelling
Reported by Thomas Hughes. Published: 2/25/2026.
Key Points
- Insider buying accelerated across Cineverse, Dorchester Minerals, and AirJoule into late 2025 and early 2026, but the setup differs sharply by name.
- Dorchester leans on yield and institutional support, Cineverse is insider-led with limited institutional backing, and AirJoule is a tightly held commercialization bet.
- The highest-upside scenario is paired with the highest execution risk, making position sizing and time horizon critical.
- Special Report: [Sponsorship-Ad-6-Format3]
Insider activity in Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS), Dorchester Minerals LP (NASDAQ: DMLP), and AirJoule Technology (NASDAQ: AIRJ) spiked in Q4 2025 and Q1 2026, highlighting opportunities in each. That said, insider buying is only one input — the setups vary sharply by company, and other forces are also at work.
Cineverse Insiders Double Down on Double-Digit Holding
Cineverse is a small-cap, ad-supported streaming service focused on niche and non-mainstream entertainment. InsiderTrades data show six insiders made meaningful purchases in early Q1 2026, lifting total insider holdings to more than 13.25%. Buyers include the CFO, CTO and other C-suite executives — and they currently represent the primary sources of demand for the stock. Analysts' coverage is thin: only three ratings, with just one recent update. The latest note from Alliance Global Partners reiterated a Buy but did not include a price target.
Trump Can't Stop What's Coming (Ad)
Ticker reveale - the ONE stock to buy today
After analyzing over 3,000 stocks and a staggering 40,169 data points... NYSE:???? is the No. 1 stock my team recommends buying today. In fact, according to our research, we believe this is one stock Warren Buffett himself would buy today - if he could.
Institutional support is weak. Institutions own only about 8% of the shares and were net sellers as of early Q1. The stock faces headwinds from tepid growth, a sluggish outlook and a lack of profitability. Key drivers for Cineverse in 2026 will be business traction, improving margins and sustained user demand — areas where evidence is still limited. Competition for streaming attention is intense and dominated by industry leaders such as Netflix and The Walt Disney Company, which increases the execution risk for smaller players.
Dorchester Minerals, LP — A High-Yielding Stock With Institutional Support
Dorchester Minerals is an independent limited partnership with royalty interests across major U.S. energy production regions. It is not a growth name, but it generates steady cash flow and a generous dividend, though both are exposed to commodity prices and production levels. Key facts for 2026 include a roughly 12% dividend yield and recent insider buying: the CEO, CFO and several directors purchased shares in late 2025, helping stabilize the bottom. Insiders now own nearly 6% of the company.
Institutional involvement is far more significant here than at Cineverse. Institutions own about 20% of the shares and have been net buyers. Activity was bullish in all four quarters of 2025 and in Q1 2026, with accumulation accelerating and on track for a multiyear high in early 2026. That institutional demand provides a tailwind, though without a clear catalyst it may keep the stock range-bound rather than driving a sustained breakout.
Analyst coverage is essentially nonexistent — InsiderTrades tracks no analysts actively covering DMLP to prompt retail interest. Absent coverage, patient institutional buyers may continue to buy into dips and keep the stock trading in a range until a strong catalyst appears. The primary risk for investors is the variable nature of the distribution: DMLP pays out based on available free cash flow, which depends on commodity prices and production. Potential catalysts that could move the stock include higher oil prices or increased production.
AirJoule Insiders Buy Ahead of Commercial Launch
AirJoule (NASDAQ: AIRJ) is an emerging tech name with technology that harvests water and cools air more efficiently than current standards, and without relying on traditional refrigerants. A clear go-to market is data centers, which produce large amounts of heat and require efficient, reliable cooling. As hyperscalers and other industries look to reduce costs and environmental impact, AirJoule's technology could address both cooling needs and onsite water supply for water-cooled systems.
Insiders were aggressive buyers in Q4 2025 and increased activity in Q1 2026; they now control more than 40% of the shares. That insider base, combined with accumulating institutions that hold most of the remaining float, creates a strong support structure. Analysts are generally positive: four rate AIRJ at a Moderate Buy, and the consensus target implies nearly 200% upside. Near-term catalysts include the planned commercial launch of products and services this year. Execution remains the principal risk, but that risk is mitigated by pilot work and partnerships with hyperscalers such as Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), as well as involvement with the European Net Zero Innovation Hub for Data Centers.
to bring you the latest market-moving news.
This email is a paid advertisement provided by Paradigm Press, a third-party advertiser of TickerReport and MarketBeat.
Contact Us | Unsubscribe
© 2006-2026 MarketBeat Media, LLC dba TickerReport. All rights protected.
345 N Reid Pl., Sixth Floor, Sioux Falls, S.D. 57103. U.S.A..
No comments:
Post a Comment