SoFi's Liz Thomas: This rally can continue but not without intermittent breakdowns in beta

Market Sentiment & Earnings Season Outlook - The market anticipates volatility surrounding the Magnificent 7 earnings releases, with sentiment being a key driver [2][3][4] - Focus is shifting from spending to profitability, particularly looking ahead to 2026 [4] - The market needs "Goldilocks" capex from the Mag 7, indicating a desire for increased capital expenditure with high returns [5][6] Areas of Froth & Speculation - Froth exists in profitless companies and hyper-growth proxies, but not necessarily in the Mag 7 [7] - Speculation is evident in areas like gold miners and nuclear energy [8][14] - Many stocks are up 100% or more in 6 months [7] Individual Stock & Sector Performance - Genova's stock reaction to good earnings is not necessarily a negative sign, especially considering its 100% year-over-year increase [10][11] - Verdive's strong performance (revenue up 28%, operating margins beat by 200 basis points, orders up 60%) highlights the potential disconnect between fundamentals and stock reaction [12] - Industrial companies like Eaton, Quanta Services, and Rockwell are attractive long-term investments [14] AI & Data Center Growth - Data center spending is expected to grow significantly (potentially 100% in the next 18 months), making exposure to related stocks desirable [9]