I love technology.

It has a way of scaring a lot of people, yet ends up generating jobs, creating new industries, and driving advancements that push the economy forward.

When cell phones first came out decades ago, no one realized that people would rely on them to get directions, search the web, or create social media. The app economy that has thrived thanks to cell phones is amazingly broad and dynamic.

So when we look at the technologies of the future, we should consider that 1) we can’t possibly know what new industries will emerge. And 2) even something that’s promising down the line could be an overhyped and poor investment today.

Our income strategist and futurist, Hans Albrecht, is no stranger to this. He follows momentum using his Market Temperature Indicator (MTI). This allows him to put eyes on what’s trending and what’s not. He can then dive into these opportunities to see what’s worth investing in and what seems overhyped.

Today he’s going to cover one investment to love that, while extremely popular, has a growing business line that most investors aren’t talking about. The stock he hates is one that has a great story, but has become overvalued and struggles to operate efficiently or make revenues, much less a profit.

Below is his take…

One to Love: Hidden Power in Plain Sight

Tesla (TSLA) just quietly crossed a billion dollars in quarterly energy revenue; a milestone that almost nobody is talking about. Many still see Tesla as an EV company, but the real story is the convergence of battery storage, grid stabilization, and AI-driven energy management. 

Powerwall, Megapack, and its new AI-optimized energy routing are creating an ecosystem that could rival its auto margins in a few years. 

This is the kind of “hidden in plain sight” business line that tends to surprise markets; just like cloud services did for Amazon. 

For a company already driving the AI-on-wheels narrative, the energy flywheel could be its next trillion-dollar leg.

One to Leave: Hype Without Heat

Nuclear remains a critical part of the long-term power equation, but not every player will make it to the grid.

Oklo (OKLO) a micro-reactor startup backed by some big names, has ridden the nuclear-renaissance narrative hard yet it still has no revenue, minimal commercial traction, and a sky-high valuation. 

At this point, it’s a speculative moonshot that’s already been priced as if it’s generating cash flow. With capital rotating toward broadening plays, from utilities and semis to AI-linked infrastructure and industrials, OKLO feels like dead money. 

Once the hot money gets bitten with selling, this stock is destined to fall in a big way.

To your health and income,

Hans

As AI-driven productivity and infrastructure broadening take hold, investors no longer need to chase stocks priced as if they’re pulling forward a century of future earnings. 

The opportunity set is expanding and real growth is spreading beyond the moonshots.

The question becomes… will Mark ultimately choose one of Hans’ choices on Mondays’ Ticker Highlight show?

You’ve already seen what Andrew and Licia have chosen.

Tomorrow, you’ll hear what Mark has to say.

The big decision happens on Monday at 10:00 a.m. 

Click here to get a reminder Monday morning with the State of the Market Newsletter.

Take care,

Charles Delvalle