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Apple stock rose 0.43% to $343.46 on October 16, 2026, following strong demand for its new iPhone Duo foldable smartphone, which sold out within minutes with delivery dates pushed to late January. The broader market declined, with the S&P 500 down 1.09% and Nasdaq down 2.14%, as investors focused on AI-related debt pressure and semiconductor weakness.
Oracle is positioned as an attractive cloud computing investment alternative to Alphabet and Microsoft, with its cloud infrastructure business growing 121% and a record $664 billion backlog. However, heavy data center spending has pushed free cash flow negative, raising questions about whether Oracle can convert its customer commitments into sufficient profits.
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The article compares two energy stocks positioned to benefit from AI data center demand: Bloom Energy, which manufactures solid oxide fuel cell systems for on-site power generation with 85% projected revenue growth but high valuation multiples and profitability challenges; and Constellation Energy, the largest U.S. nuclear power operator with more modest but stable growth, strong cash flow, and lower valuation metrics. The author recommends Constellation Energy for long-term investors due to its reasonable valuation and reliable earnings, while cautioning that Bloom's history as a volatile stock warrants caution despite its growth potential.