ab 10 December 2025 Global Research Oracle Corporation A Bit Light But 2H Ramp Remains Compelling Summary Oracle posted 2Q/Nov results (13% c/c revs growth, 66% cloud infra growth) that fell slightly short of investor estimates, as did the messaging around leverage/financing, but in our view the conversion of the massive $523b deal backlog to high revs growth in 2H/ FY27 is compelling enough that we're sticking with our Buy rating. Topline/Backlog Story The conversion of backlog/capex/revs to bottom-line re ...

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With significant hedge fund interest and upside potential, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) secures a spot on our list of the 15 best AI stocks to watch in December 2025. Guggenheim Initiates Coverage of Amazon.com (AMZN) with “Buy” Rating and $300 Price Target Photo by Sunrise King on Unsplash On December 9, 2025, The Fly reported that Guggenheim initiated coverage of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) with a “Buy” rating and a $300 price target. The investment firm acknowledged that the retail sector contin ...

Core Insights - Investors face a clear divide between traditional real estate REITs like Realty Income and digital infrastructure REITs like Digital Realty, with the former focusing on stable income and the latter on growth tied to digital transformation [1][3] Realty Income Overview - Realty Income is recognized for its stability and reliability, with a portfolio of over 15,500 properties across 92 industries, leading to high occupancy rates of 98-99% [4][5] - The company has shown healthy revenue growth in Q3 2025, expanding its European presence and maintaining a disciplined investment approach [6] - Realty Income's monthly dividend has been increased 133 times since its listing, highlighting its commitment to income generation [6] - However, the company faces challenges such as competition from private capital, cautious credit monitoring in certain retail sectors, and vulnerability to tenant bankruptcies [7][8] Digital Realty Overview - Digital Realty is positioned at the forefront of AI and cloud expansion, with over 300 data centers supporting significant demand from hyperscalers and enterprises [9] - The company reported 10% revenue growth and 13% growth in funds from operations (FFO) per share in Q3 2025, with a backlog exceeding $850 million [10][11] - Digital Realty's development pipeline of 5 gigawatts positions it well to meet rising demands for AI and cloud services, providing strong revenue visibility [11] - Partnerships with renewable energy providers enhance its appeal to clients focused on sustainable computing [12] Comparative Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Realty Income indicates year-over-year growth of 8.26% in sales and 1.67% in FFO per share for 2025, with some revisions trending downward [13] - In contrast, Digital Realty's estimates show 8.98% growth in sales and 9.54% growth in FFO per share for 2025, with upward revisions over the past 60 days [14] Price Performance and Valuation - Year-to-date, Realty Income shares have increased by 6.1%, while Digital Realty shares have decreased by 10%, both underperforming the S&P 500's rise of 18.6% [16] - Realty Income trades at a forward price-to-FFO of 12.84X, below its three-year median, while Digital Realty trades at 20.26X, also below its median [17] Conclusion - While Realty Income excels in consistency and income reliability, Digital Realty is better positioned for growth due to its alignment with the expanding AI and cloud markets [19][20] - For investors seeking long-term growth potential, Digital Realty is currently the more compelling option, supported by positive estimate revisions [20]

Core Insights - Microsoft Corporation announced a $23 billion investment plan to accelerate its global AI initiatives, with a significant focus on India, where $17.5 billion will be invested to establish the largest cloud computing presence in the country [1][2] - Morgan Stanley reiterated a "Buy" rating for Microsoft with a price target of $650, driven by price increases for Microsoft 365, AI-driven upgrades, and Copilot adoption, projecting an incremental revenue of $2-$6 billion from FY27-FY29 [3] - Microsoft declared a quarterly dividend of $0.91 per share, reflecting its commitment to shareholder returns while pursuing aggressive AI investments [4] Investment Focus - The investment plan includes the construction of a new hyperscale data center in Hyderabad and expansions in Chennai and Pune, aiming to support India's "AI-First future" by training 20 million Indians in AI skills by 2030 [1] - In Canada, Microsoft plans to invest over $5.42 billion in new cloud capacity over the next two years, with deployments expected in the second half of 2026, alongside a partnership with Canadian AI startup Cohere to enhance AI model delivery on Azure [2] Financial Performance - The company's aggressive investment strategy is complemented by its ongoing revenue growth from cloud, AI, software, and computing solutions globally, as indicated by the bullish outlook from analysts [3][4]

Joining us this morning, a city analyst, Tyler Radkkey, maintaining a buy today, lowering his target from 375 down to 370. It's good to have you, Tyler. Welcome.Thanks for having me. >> Um, >> what'd you make of is it about the sort of ratio of the capex move versus the forward booking revenue move or something else. >> Yeah, I I think there's a lot of things, but look, I would say put simply, the debt market is control in control of the narrative right now, right.So, you saw them obviously, I think, come i ...

Core Insights - Amazon and Microsoft have announced a combined investment of $52.5 billion to enhance India's AI and cloud ecosystem, underscoring India's rising significance in advanced digital technologies [1] Group 1: Amazon's Investment - Amazon plans to invest $35 billion in India by 2030 to promote AI-led digitization and expand exports, having already invested $40 billion since 2010 and an additional $26 billion in 2023 [2][3] - This new commitment solidifies Amazon's status as one of the largest foreign investors in India, with a significant portion of the investment aimed at strengthening local cloud and AI infrastructure [3] Group 2: Microsoft's Investment - Microsoft has pledged $17.5 billion to enhance India's AI capabilities and cloud infrastructure by 2030, which includes expanding hyperscale infrastructure and integrating AI into national platforms [4] - A new hyperscale cloud region in Hyderabad is expected to become operational by mid-2026, with Microsoft having previously committed $3 billion in investments in January 2025 [4] Group 3: Other Investments and Industry Trends - Alphabet (Google) announced a $15 billion investment to build a new AI-focused data center in India, marking its largest investment in the country to date [5] - India's attractiveness as a global AI and cloud investment hub has increased, with Intel collaborating with Tata Electronics on a $14 billion semiconductor manufacturing project, supported by government subsidies and private initiatives [6] Group 4: Investment Opportunities - Investors can consider India-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) such as VanEck Digital India ETF (DGIN), iShares India 50 ETF (INDY), and Invesco India ETF (PIN) to tap into the growing investment landscape [7]

Yesterday we highlighted Oracle's massive $455 billion cloud backlog and the question of whether infrastructure spending would finally convert to sustainable margin expansion. ...

Core Insights - Khaveen Investments is a global investment advisory firm focused on serving high-net-worth individuals, corporations, associations, and institutions [1] - The firm is a registered investment adviser with the SEC and offers a range of services including market and security research, business valuation, and wealth management [1] - The flagship Macroquantamental Hedge Fund has a diversified portfolio with exposure to hundreds of investments across various asset classes, geographies, sectors, and industries [1] - The investment approach integrates top-down and bottom-up analysis, utilizing three core strategies: global macro, fundamental, and quantitative [1] - The firm's expertise is concentrated in disruptive technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, 5G, Autonomous and Electric Vehicles, FinTech, Augmented and Virtual Reality, and the Internet of Things (IoT) [1]