CEO Watchlist: Week In Review (3/15/26)

TOP NEWS AFFECTING THE STOCK MARKET THIS WEEK:

This Week Nvidia Is Hosting One of the Largest Tech Conferences: Here Are The 3 Sectors They Are Betting Big On (Source)

Stocks mentioned: $NVDA, $QQQ, $COHR, $LITE, $AAOI, $TSEM, $ASML, $AMKR, $TSM, $OUST, $GOOG

All eyes are on Nvidia's (NVDA) GTC (GPU Technology Conference), which kicks off this Monday (March 16, 2026) in San Jose, California. For tech investors, this is one of the most critical event of the entire year, because historically, GTC is where CEO Jensen Huang unveils the "Next Big Thing" that dictates the direction of the entire Nasdaq (QQQ). We think there's a high likelihood that Huang will focus a lot on the photonics sector. This is because Nvidia just put their money where their mouth is by investing a total of $4 billion into photonic stocks, specifically Coherent ($COHR) and Lumentum ($LITE).

We view photonics (light) as the foundational technology of the next decade, likely stepping in to replace copper in the most demanding parts of high-performance computing. A clearer way to think about it is through transportation. Copper wiring is like moving goods with thousands of delivery trucks on crowded highways. It works well for normal traffic, but once you try to move an enormous amount of cargo at once, the roads get congested, vehicles burn fuel, and the whole system generates heat and inefficiency. Photonics, on the other hand, is more like sending that same cargo through high-speed bullet trains running on dedicated tracks. The trains move far more efficiently, carry massive loads, and generate far less friction along the way. Just to be clear, copper is much cheaper and remains the global standard for short-distance connections inside most systems. It is not going away anytime soon. However, for the massive “gigawatt-scale” AI factories being built by companies like Nvidia, the volume of data that needs to move between chips is so extreme that copper begins to hit its physical limits, which is why many engineers see photonics as the only realistic path going forward and exactly why the inevitable is a switch from copper to light.

As we head into the GTC keynotes, it's not just the photonics sector that we think is interesting, but also, key areas in semiconductors and LiDAR. Here are the stocks we are watching in each of those sectors:

Photonics:
- Coherent (COHR)
- Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI)
- Lumentum (LITE)
- Tower Semiconductor (TSEM)
Chip Manufacturing & Packaging:
- ASML (ASML)
- Amkor (AMKR)
- Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM)
LiDAR:
- Ouster (OUST)
- Alphabet (GOOG)

All 3 of these sub-sectors of technology are going to be crucial over the coming years. Conferences like Nvidia's GTC gives us a chance to gain valuable insight into the innovations going on behind the scenes in these sectors. This is why we pay so much attention to this conference and will be alerting our CEO Watchlist Investment Club Members, on the mobile app, to anything important that is announced, and what stocks are being affected by the breaking news. If you are an Investment Club Member, [CLICK HERE] to log in and make sure your notifications are turned on so you don't miss a thing!

At the end of the day, as a long-term investor, we know where the money is flowing, and therefore we know where to invest. But as a short-term trader, maximizing our profits on a daily basis is crucial to our portfolio performance, and therefore, events like this is where we can really captialize on making a lot of money. So as always, we recommend for everyone to pay close attention to this conference, as there will be game changing information that comes out of it.

Earnings Season: Here Are 3 Stocks Reporting This Week That We Are Watching... (Source)

Stocks mentioned: $MU, $SNDK, $OSS, $PL, $ASTS, $RKLB

This has been an extremely volatile earnings season and as this quarter is coming to a close, we only have a handful of names left that we are interested in watching. These names are all stocks we have been able to trade and make good money on, and we think there's still a lot of opportunity left in all 3 of these names. Without further ado, here are the 3 stocks we are watching:

Micron Technology (MU): As a primary provider of memory for AI servers, we expect Micron to show massive growth driven by soaring prices for specialized chips. Think of Micron as the "digital storage tank"; AI needs bigger and faster tanks to function, and Micron is one of the only players that can build them fast enough. If they show strong "pricing power" (the ability to raise prices because customers have no other choice), this stock could break out to new highs. As a bonus, one other stocks we like in this space is Sandisk (SNDK).
OneStop Systems (OSS): This company focuses on "AI on the Edge," which essentially means putting high-powered computers into rugged environments like tanks, planes, or factories. We expect to see if their specialized hardware is gaining traction beyond niche military contracts. Because this is a smaller company, any sign of a major new partnership could cause the stock to move significantly. This is one of our favorite small cap stocks in the entire market, but just remember, because it is such a small company, it is extremely high risk.
Planet Labs (PL): This company operates a massive fleet of satellites that take daily photos of the entire Earth. We are looking for growth in their "data subscriptions," where companies use AI to analyze those photos for things like crop yields or supply chain monitoring. With the current war going on in Iran, we have never been more bullish on satellite space stocks than we are right now. Another hidden tailwind for a stock like PL is the fact that SpaceX will be IPO'ing relatively soon, at roughly a $1.7 trillion valuation. When stocks like PlanetLabs are only trading at $8.5 billion, there is a massive gap to be filled in demand for hedge funds that want exposure to this sector. Keep your eyes on names like Planet Labs (PL), AST Spacemobile (ASTS), and Rocket Labs (RKLB).

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"Super Investor" Spotlight: David Abrams (Source)

Stocks mentioned: $LOAR, $LAD, $GOOGL, $TPX, $ABG, $CPNG, $WTW, $META, $LOGC, $ET

This week’s "Super Investor" Spotlight shines on David Abrams, founder of Abrams Capital Management. For those just starting their investment journey, a "Super Investor" is a high-performing fund manager who manages billions and has a proven track record of beating the market. Each quarter, these elite investors must file a 13F report with the SEC, which publicly lists their stock holdings. Abrams is a protégé of the legendary value investor Seth Klarman and has spent decades quietly building one of the most respected firms in Boston. Known for his intense privacy and a "private equity" mindset toward public stocks, he focuses on buying high-quality businesses with strong cash flows when they are trading at a discount. His strategy is defined by extreme concentration, often betting more on a single company than most funds do on an entire sector.

Abrams’ latest 13F filing reveals a portfolio that is a masterclass in high-conviction investing. With roughly $5.7 billion in assets across only 11 holdings, he doesn't just "own" stocks, he owns businesses. While many retail investors try to diversify to "play it safe," Abrams does the opposite, focusing on a few select themes like aerospace infrastructure and automotive retail. This quarter, he maintained a massive position in his favorite aerospace player while selectively trimming tech giants to manage risk.

Here is a breakdown of David Abrams’ entire portfolio:

Loar Holdings Inc (LOAR) – 38.4%
Lithia Motors Inc (LAD) – 14.6%
Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) – 10.6%
Tempur Sealy International (TPX) – 9.1%
Asbury Automotive Group (ABG) – 8.8%
Coupang Inc (CPNG) – 5.4%
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) – 4.2%
Meta Platforms (META) – 3.8%
U Haul (UHAL) - 2.7%
Energy Transfer (ET) - 1.8%
Nuvation Bio (NUVB) - 0.6%

But just having a stock portfolio from an investment firm you've never heard of doesn't do much good unless they're able to beat the overall stock market. The whole point of investing our time into researching CEOs, politicans, and "Super Investors" to find an edge on the market is that they actually provide some type of performance above the average, and David Abrams does exactly that. When looking at his performance over the past 3 years versus the S&P500, Abrams has returned roughly 96% versus 78% for the S&P500. That is an outperformance of around 23%, which is not too shabby when the stock market averages 10% per year.

We like David Abrams not just because he consistently beats the market, but also because he avoids the noise, stays out of the spotlight, and lets his massive, concentrated bets do the talking. His latest filing confirms he is sticking to his guns, doubling down on the aerospace and technological infrastructure that keeps the world moving. We think Abrams will continue to outperform the market, which is why we will keep tracking any new stocks he is buying in his portfolio. If you want to be updated when he makes these changes, make sure to have your notifications turned on inside the CEO Watchlist Investment Club. For Investment Club Members, you can [CLICK HERE] to access all of the updated stock portfolio circles as well as any new alerts for any changes to the "Super Investor" portfolios.

INSIDER STOCK TRADES FROM THE WEEK:

1. Alkami Technology (ALKT) - Investment Firm General Atlantic bought roughly $50,000,000 worth of ALKT at an average price of $17.77/share between Mar. 9-11, 2026, and it was reported to the public on Mar. 11, 2026. (Source)

2. Loar Holdings (LOAR) - Charles Dirkson (Director) bought roughly $3,000,000 of LOAR at an average price of $67.45/share between Mar. 10-12, 2026, and it was reported to the public on Mar. 12, 2026. Just as a sidenote, this is the largest position for David Abrams, who is the "Super Investor" we wrote about above. (Source)

3. Asbury Automotive Group (ABG) - David Hult (President & CEO) bought roughly $1,000,000 of ABG at an average price of $205.34/share between Mar. 5-6, 2026, but it wasn't reported to the public until Mar. 9, 2026. (Source)

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