CEO Watchlist: Week In Review (1/25/26)

Earnings Season: Tesla, Microsoft, and Apple Take Center Stage and We Think One Is A Clear Winner (Source)

Stocks mentioned: $JNJ, $PG, $NFLX, $INTC, $WBD, $MSFT, $TSLA, $AAPL

We just wrapped up the second week of earnings season, and this is where the real signals start to emerge. Last week, defensive names like Johnson and Johnson (JNJ) and Procter and Gamble (PG) showed why value stocks still deserve a place in the long-term investor's portfolio, while high-profile names like Netflix (NFLX) and Intel (INTC) fell out of the spotlight with disappointing earnings. This is the point in earnings season when the market stops speculating and starts passing judgment. There's no sugar coating bad numbers.

For instance, Netflix fell because investors were disappointed by management’s light guidance, ongoing uncertainty around the Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) deal, and concerns about the high cost of the acquisition on their balance sheet. The other example is Intel, which fell 15% after earnings on Thursday evening due to weak Q1 guidance. Management signaled that the next quarter could be rough, with tight supply and continued pressure on profits, which is never what investors want to hear.

The focus now shifts to this upcoming week, which could set the tone for the rest of earnings season. Several major companies are reporting, and their results will heavily influence market sentiment. So, with that said, here are the 3 names that we are watching:

Microsoft (MSFT) - Microsoft sits at the center of the AI and cloud story. Investors will be watching Azure growth and any commentary around AI-driven revenue. Strong results here would reinforce confidence that enterprise spending remains healthy. Because Microsoft has lagged the market recently due to fears around weakness in software, we believe it's poised for a big earnings beat, and a jump up in stock price. We are positive on Microsoft going into the earnings report.
Tesla (TSLA) - Tesla’s earnings report typically doesn't hinge on traditional fundamentals like margins, demand, or pricing power. Those tend to be short term considerations, since most Tesla investors are focused on the company’s long term growth story, particularly around robotics and full self driving (FSD). Bulls want to see tangible progress on upcoming projects such as the Optimus humanoid robot and Robotaxis. This report has the potential to swing sentiment sharply. We believe Tesla is expensive at current levels, but if Musk can generate excitement around future developments, the stock could push toward $500/share.
Apple (AAPL) - This quarter, Investors will be focused on iPhone demand, services growth, overall guidance, and especially any developments around AI, an area where Apple has lagged competitors despite its strong ecosystem. Any meaningful partnerships or progress on AI could provide a boost to the stock, particularly after it has declined nearly 15% from its highs. We are neutral on Apple going into this report and wouldn't try and play it in either direction.

Stepping back, last week showed us a clear split between stability and uncertainty. Defensive stocks like Johnson & Johnson and Procter & Gamble were rewarded for consistency, while growth stocks like Netflix and Intel struggled under higher expectations. Now the spotlight shifts to 3 of the largest companies in the world: Microsoft, Tesla, and Apple. Their earnings will likely determine whether the market leans back into growth or continues to favor safety. But it's not just these 3 major companies, there's a handful of other names that are going to be key to watch this week. This is why we included an earnings calendar down below of all the important earnings you should be paying attention to throughout the week. We know this is a lot, and if you're an Investment Club Member, make sure to have your notifications turned on in the app, that way you don't miss any of our alerts on any of these earnings reports. With that said, next week will not just tell us how these companies performed last quarter, but it will tell us what names to pay attention to for the next 3-6 months.

Greenland Becomes the 51st State?! This One Small-Cap Stock Could Double if Trump Gets His Way! (Source)

Stocks mentioned: $LMT, $RTX, $UAMY, $CRML, $IRDM

Greenland has moved from a geopolitical footnote to a headline risk almost overnight, as Trump has been proclaiming that the U.S. needs to take control of Greenland for national security reasons. Tensions rose after several European nations pushed back against any idea of expanded U.S. control or influence over the region, creating visible uncertainty in global markets. That uncertainty peaked ahead of Trump’s speech this past week at Davos, where investors were waiting to hear whether rhetoric would escalate or cool down. When he emphasized cooperation and ruled out the use of "force", markets reacted positively. But while the political tension eased, something more important remained clear. Greenland is now firmly on the global radar, and that attention is not going away. What investors are starting to realize is that this story is not really about politics. It is about infrastructure, security, and control in one of the most strategically important regions on Earth.

That distinction matters because whenever geopolitics shift, capital follows. Historically, investors rush towards the obvious plays: large defense contractors like Lockheed Martin (LMT) or Raytheon (RTX), or companies tied to rare earth materials such as the United States Antimony (UAMY) or Critical Metals (CRML). Those names get crowded quickly. That's why in our view, the real opportunity often sits one layer beneath the surface, in the infrastructure that actually enables modern defense and security operations: communications. Without reliable connectivity, nothing else functions. Aircraft, surveillance systems, maritime traffic, and defense coordination all depend on secure, always-on communication in an environment where traditional networks simply cannot operate.

This is where the investment opportunity starts to become clear. Rather than chasing legacy defense names that everyone already owns, a more interesting angle is to look at the companies quietly powering this shift behind the scenes. One of the most compelling examples is a stock called Iridium Communications (IRDM). Iridium operates a low-Earth-orbit satellite network designed to provide true global coverage, including the polar regions where most satellite systems fail. Its constellation delivers reliable, low-latency communication in places where fiber, towers, and even other satellites cannot reach. That is why Iridium’s network is already used by military, aviation, maritime, and government agencies around the world, especially in the arctic. This is not speculative technology. It is operational infrastructure supporting real missions today, including through initiatives like "Project Stardust", which further integrates Iridium’s network into next-generation secure communication systems designed for defense and government use in extreme and remote environments. This is why if Trump is allowed any type of access to Greenland, having a clear communication system that can consistently operate without going down (due to the harsh arctic conditions), is very important.

What makes Iridium especially attractive from an investment perspective is how the business is structured and how initiatives like "Project Stardust" reinforce that structure. The heavy capital investment has already been made. The satellite network is built and operational, which means additional demand (such as the U.S. building out an infrastructure in Greenland) now flows through at high margins. Revenue is largely recurring and contract based, providing visibility that most small-cap stocks do not have. As demand for secure communication rises in the arctic, specifically Greenland, Iridium benefits without needing to dramatically increase spending. Analysts have begun to reflect this dynamic, with high-end price targets of $40/share, implying close to 100% upside from today’s price! That outlook is driven by fundamentals, not hype. It is based on contracted revenue, rising strategic importance, and a network that would be extremely difficult and expensive to replicate.

From our perspective, there's only two scenarios that can realistically play out: 1. Trump somehow manages to get Greenland to agree to sell him the country, or 2. Trump and Greenland come to some middle ground approach, in which Trump gets some sort of access to Greenland, whether it's minerals or defensive infrastructure. We personally think number 2 is the more likely scenario to play out, but in either case, the U.S. is going to be building out a significant amount of infrastructure in Greenland, which will be a direct beneficiary to the only company who can reliably provide clear and consistent communication, Iridium.

There are, of course, risks. Defense spending priorities can shift, and competition in satellite technology continues to evolve. But Iridium’s advantage lies in execution and positioning. It is already embedded in mission-critical systems, already trusted by governments, and already operating in the exact environments that are becoming more strategically important. That gives it a level of durability most small-cap tech companies simply do not have. And this is exactly why stories like this matter. The biggest opportunities rarely come from chasing headlines. They come from understanding where capital, infrastructure, and long-term demand are quietly aligning before the rest of the market catches on.

Stock Spotlight: Amkor Technology (Source)

Stocks mentioned: $AMKR, $TSM, $INTC, $AAPL, $NVDA, $QCOM

The semiconductor industry is going through a major shift right now, and most investors are focused on the wrong part of the supply chain. Everyone talks about chip designers and foundries, but very few people pay attention to what happens after a chip is made. That is becoming a problem, because as chips get more advanced, the process of packaging and testing them has become just as critical as designing them. This is where Amkor Technology (AMKR) enters the picture. While most investors overlook the company, Amkor quietly sits at the center of one of the most important trends in tech today, the reshoring of America’s semiconductor infrastructure.

Amkor is a leading provider of semiconductor packaging and testing services. In simple terms, once companies like Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) or Intel (INTC) manufacture a chip, it still has to be cut, packaged, and tested before it can be used in products like smartphones, data centers, or AI servers. That entire process is Amkor’s specialty. The company works with some of the largest technology names in the world, including Apple (AAPL), Nvidia (NVDA), Qualcomm (QCOM), and TSM. As chips become more complex and AI workloads grow, advanced packaging has become essential rather than optional, which puts Amkor in a very strong position.

What makes Amkor especially interesting right now is its role in the push to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the United States. The company recently broke ground on a massive $7 billion advanced packaging and test facility in Arizona. This project is expected to be the first high-volume advanced packaging facility in the U.S. and directly supports the broader effort to reduce reliance on overseas chip production. The facility will support customers like Apple and Nvidia and sits next to TSM’s U.S. operations, creating a domestic semiconductor ecosystem that did not previously exist. This is not just a business expansion, it is a strategic move backed by government policy.

This is exactly why Amkor stands out right now. It is not a speculative AI play or a hype-driven trade. It is a real business with real customers, real cash flow, and a growing role in one of the most important industrial shifts of the decade. As chip complexity increases and more manufacturing moves back to the U.S., advanced packaging becomes a choke point in the entire semiconductor supply chain. Amkor sits directly at that choke point. The company is already executing, already profitable, and already embedded in the ecosystems of the world’s most powerful technology firms.

This is not the type of stock that makes headlines every week. It is the kind that quietly compounds as the narrative catches up to reality. And for investors who understand where the semiconductor industry is heading, Amkor represents one of the cleaner, more underappreciated ways to gain exposure to that long-term trend.

INSIDER STOCK TRADES FROM THE WEEK:

1. Under Armour (UA) - Billionaire Prem Watsa, director, bought roughly $50,000,000 worth of UA at an average price of $5.77/share between Jan. 16-21, 2026, but it was most recently reported to the public on Jan. 21, 2026. This is the second time in the past month that this billionaire has bought up millions of dollars of shares. (Source)

2. GameStop (GME) - Billionaire Ryan Cohen, CEO, bought roughly $21,000,000 of GME for an average price of $21.36/share between Jan. 20-21, 2026, but it was most recently reported to the public on Jan. 22, 2026. (Source)

3. Mission Produce (AVO) - Globalharvest Holdings, bought roughly $19,000,000 of AVO at an average price of $12.02/share between Jan. 9-15, 2026, but it was most recently reported to the public on Jan. 21, 2026. (Source)

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