3 Tech Stocks to Buy Now--3 To Avoid Hosted by Bridget BennettFebruary 12, 2026 ShareLink copied to clipboard. Play video for 3 Tech Stocks to Buy Now--3 To AvoidDetailsGuestsSoftware stocks are sliding — and Marc Chaikin says now is NOT the time to catch falling knives. So where is the money flowing instead? In this interview, Mark breaks down three tech stocks to buy now that are benefiting from the AI data center boom — names showing strong momentum, bullish technical indicators, and institutional buying. We cover: Why software may stay under pressure Why buying the dip right now could be risky The simple framework he uses to find strong uptrends How AI is shifting capital into a different corner of tech His broader outlook on the market If you’re looking for where the real strength is in tech right now, this is a must-watch.Read Is AI Really Eating Software? A Wall Street Veteran Says No—Here’s WhyStocks Mentioned in This EpisodeCompanyMarketRank™Current PriceDividend YieldP/E RatioONTOOnto Innovation4.4772 of 5 stars$277.29+0.1%N/A129.57AMKRAmkor Technology3.8221 of 5 stars$72.09-3.4%0.46%41.19ENPHEnphase Energy2.3446 of 5 stars$48.01+14.3%N/A47.54BEBloom Energy2.7337 of 5 stars$303.71+4.8%N/AN/AADBEAdobe4.8407 of 5 stars$237.01+0.4%N/A13.80ZSZscaler3.7376 of 5 stars$153.70+0.8%N/AN/APANWPalo Alto Networks3.2193 of 5 stars$238.21+4.6%N/A131.61CRMSalesforce4.9478 of 5 stars$167.76+1.2%1.05%21.48MSFTMicrosoft4.9967 of 5 stars$409.43+1.0%0.89%24.37 Compare These Stocks Add These Stocks to My Watchlist Marc Chaikin, GuestMarket Expert & Founder, Chaikin AnalyticsAfter 50 years on Wall Street as a trader, stockbroker, analyst, and head of the options department for a major brokerage firm, Marc Chaikin founded Chaikin Analytics to deliver proven stock analytics to investors and traders. His work is based on the Chaikin Power Gauge, a 20-factor alpha model proven effective at identifying a stock’s potential. For over 50 years, Chaikin has developed computerized stock selection models and technical indicators that have become industry standards (including Chaikin Money Flow) and pioneered the first real-time analytics workstation for portfolio managers and stock traders.Bridget Bennett, HostDigital Media Producer, MarketBeatAlways the talker, Bridget Bennett turned her passion for people and sharing stories into a career in communications. She started working as a journalist in high school at her local county paper in Ellendale, North Dakota. After moving to Dallas for college at Southern Methodist University, she quickly fell in love with visual storytelling and started her career as a news anchor and reporter.Bridget brings her 12 years of experience in broadcast writing and video production to the MarketBeat content team. She's also an energetic, creative thinker and lifelong learner, so she's always bringing new ideas. Bridget is thrilled to be part of an innovative team that is constantly looking to create useful content people can connect with.When she's not working, Bridget is a busy mom of three and can be found at just about every activity or outing in town. She is also an adoption and foster care advocate and helps support foster children and families through her nonprofit volunteer work. She and her husband, Jason, grew up together and have spent their lives exploring the world through travel, hiking and ministry.Previous VideoAll VideosNext Video Subscribe on YouTube Don't Miss a Video Subscribe to watch the latest stock market videos from MarketBeat. We empower investors to make better trading decisions by providing real-time financial data and objective market analysis. 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Hosted by Bridget BennettFebruary 12, 2026 ShareLink copied to clipboard. Play video for 3 Tech Stocks to Buy Now--3 To AvoidDetailsGuestsSoftware stocks are sliding — and Marc Chaikin says now is NOT the time to catch falling knives. So where is the money flowing instead? In this interview, Mark breaks down three tech stocks to buy now that are benefiting from the AI data center boom — names showing strong momentum, bullish technical indicators, and institutional buying. We cover: Why software may stay under pressure Why buying the dip right now could be risky The simple framework he uses to find strong uptrends How AI is shifting capital into a different corner of tech His broader outlook on the market If you’re looking for where the real strength is in tech right now, this is a must-watch.Read Is AI Really Eating Software? A Wall Street Veteran Says No—Here’s WhyStocks Mentioned in This EpisodeCompanyMarketRank™Current PriceDividend YieldP/E RatioONTOOnto Innovation4.4772 of 5 stars$277.29+0.1%N/A129.57AMKRAmkor Technology3.8221 of 5 stars$72.09-3.4%0.46%41.19ENPHEnphase Energy2.3446 of 5 stars$48.01+14.3%N/A47.54BEBloom Energy2.7337 of 5 stars$303.71+4.8%N/AN/AADBEAdobe4.8407 of 5 stars$237.01+0.4%N/A13.80ZSZscaler3.7376 of 5 stars$153.70+0.8%N/AN/APANWPalo Alto Networks3.2193 of 5 stars$238.21+4.6%N/A131.61CRMSalesforce4.9478 of 5 stars$167.76+1.2%1.05%21.48MSFTMicrosoft4.9967 of 5 stars$409.43+1.0%0.89%24.37 Compare These Stocks Add These Stocks to My Watchlist Marc Chaikin, GuestMarket Expert & Founder, Chaikin AnalyticsAfter 50 years on Wall Street as a trader, stockbroker, analyst, and head of the options department for a major brokerage firm, Marc Chaikin founded Chaikin Analytics to deliver proven stock analytics to investors and traders. His work is based on the Chaikin Power Gauge, a 20-factor alpha model proven effective at identifying a stock’s potential. For over 50 years, Chaikin has developed computerized stock selection models and technical indicators that have become industry standards (including Chaikin Money Flow) and pioneered the first real-time analytics workstation for portfolio managers and stock traders.Bridget Bennett, HostDigital Media Producer, MarketBeatAlways the talker, Bridget Bennett turned her passion for people and sharing stories into a career in communications. She started working as a journalist in high school at her local county paper in Ellendale, North Dakota. After moving to Dallas for college at Southern Methodist University, she quickly fell in love with visual storytelling and started her career as a news anchor and reporter.Bridget brings her 12 years of experience in broadcast writing and video production to the MarketBeat content team. She's also an energetic, creative thinker and lifelong learner, so she's always bringing new ideas. Bridget is thrilled to be part of an innovative team that is constantly looking to create useful content people can connect with.When she's not working, Bridget is a busy mom of three and can be found at just about every activity or outing in town. She is also an adoption and foster care advocate and helps support foster children and families through her nonprofit volunteer work. She and her husband, Jason, grew up together and have spent their lives exploring the world through travel, hiking and ministry.Previous VideoAll VideosNext Video Subscribe on YouTube Don't Miss a Video Subscribe to watch the latest stock market videos from MarketBeat. We empower investors to make better trading decisions by providing real-time financial data and objective market analysis. Subscribe on YouTube