Core Insights - Retail investors have shown significant interest in five stocks this week, driven by hype around AI and corporate news, including Nebius Group NV, IREN Ltd., D-Wave Quantum Inc., Microsoft Corp., and Oklo Inc. [1] Nebius Group NV (NBIS) - Nebius Group is experiencing bullish momentum due to its plans for early adoption of Nvidia's Vera Rubin platform, with Morgan Stanley initiating coverage and projecting a potential upside of 23.55% [5] - The stock has a 52-week range of $18.31 to $141.10, currently trading around $103 to $105, with a yearly increase of 176.36% and 94.87% over the last six months [6] IREN Ltd. (IREN) - IREN has gained analyst enthusiasm, particularly after a significant Microsoft contract, leading H.C. Wainwright to upgrade the stock to Buy with a price target of $80 [6] - Bernstein has reiterated IREN as a top AI pick for 2026, reflecting optimism in AI demand following CES [6] D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) - D-Wave Quantum has made a key technical breakthrough in scalable on-chip cryogenic control of qubits, enhancing its roadmap towards error-corrected systems [11] - The stock has a 52-week range of $5.12 to $76.87, trading around $51 to $53, with a yearly return of 353.19% and 199.77% over the last six months [11] Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) - Microsoft is facing a near-term decline amid news of an emergency auction for power contracts, but sentiment remains positive with predictions of reclaiming a $4 trillion valuation [15] - The stock has a 52-week range of $344.79 to $555.45, currently trading around $456 to $458, with a yearly increase of 7.56% but a decline of 9.68% over the last six months [16] Oklo Inc. (OKLO) - Oklo is advancing a nuclear power campus project in partnership with Meta Platforms, with pre-construction expected to start in 2026 and first power by 2030 [16] - The stock has a 52-week range of $4.45 to $46.75, trading around $28 to $30, with a yearly increase of 394.32% and 69.84% over the last six months [12]