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Joe Tigay: Quiet VIX, Hyperscaler AI Spending and Stocks to Watch (BRK/B, JPM, CAT)
Tigay warns VIX remains low but unlikely under 15 long-term. Hyperscaler AI spending supports further tech gains. He favors a balanced portfolio, highlighting Berkshire Hathaway, JPMorgan Chase and Caterpillar.
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Joe Tigay flags a disconnect: the VIX, a popular measure of expected stock-market volatility, sits low for the year despite geopolitical and economic risks, and he does not expect it to stay below 15 for a long stretch. He points to accelerating AI spending from hyperscalers such as Alphabet as evidence there is room for more tech growth, and he emphasizes balance while naming Berkshire Hathaway, JPMorgan Chase and Caterpillar as names he prefers.
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Current ratings and signals
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
Bearish
CAT rates Bearish overall. The fundamental read is neutral: the company passes 6 of 9 quality tests on the Piotroski F-Score; balance sheet is in the Safe zone (Altman Z = 4.73); revenue is growing about 4.6% per year; net income is growing about 13.6% per year. The technical picture is bearish: price is 11.6% below the 200-day moving average; 9.6% below the 50-day; the 50/200 relationship is in a Death cross. Sentiment is neutral (composite 56/100), based on 8 news articles from recent coverage.
Alphabet Inc. (Class A) (GOOGL)
Neutral
GOOGL rates Neutral overall. The fundamental read is neutral: the company passes 4 of 9 quality tests on the Piotroski F-Score; balance sheet is in the Safe zone (Altman Z = 6.79); revenue is growing about 12.6% per year; net income is growing about 30.2% per year. The technical picture is bearish: price is 4.7% below the 200-day moving average; 4.9% below the 50-day; the 50/200 relationship is in a Golden cross. Sentiment is neutral (composite 58/100), based on 5 news articles, 3 TV segments, and 4 qualified videos from recent coverage.