MY Q2 PLAYBOOK: 5 STOCKS TO RIDE, 5 TO AVOID
MY Q2 PLAYBOOK: 5 STOCKS TO RIDE, 5 TO AVOID
The Buys
• $Cloudflare, Inc.(NET)$ -- Handles 20%+ of global web traffic & is layering in AI-native security & edge compute. The network effect is real & just getting started in our Agentic AI future.
• $Axon Enterprise, Inc.(AXON)$ -- Public sector SaaS with hardware upside. Long-term gov contracts, zero churn & an ecosystem law enforcement can’t opt out of.
• $Astera Labs, Inc.(ALAB)$ -- A pure-play AI infrastructure enabler. As GPU clusters scale, Astera becomes essential for high-speed data movement inside hyperscaler stacks.
• $Amazon.com(AMZN)$ -- E-commerce margins are rising with robotics & AWS remains the AI compute backbone. Amazon is tightening its grip on every layer of enterprise tech.
• $Rubrik Inc.(RBRK)$ -- Positioned as the default for enterprise data resilience. As AI scales data sensitivity, Rubrik’s role in backup & ransomware protection becomes foundational.
The Avoids
• $CoreWeave, Inc.(CRWV)$ -- They're a hyperscaler-dependent story priced for cloud dominance but without its own moat, it risks being just another infrastructure middleman.
• $Hims & Hers Health Inc.(HIMS)$ -- Telehealth’s value props (affordability, convenience & access) are exactly where $AMZN thrives. With bundled care, aggressive pricing & unmatched logistics, Amazon’s expansion is a structural threat that puts Hims’ entire DTC model under pressure.
• $CAVA Group Inc.(CAVA)$ -- Valued like a future $CMG without the brand moat or operational maturity. Execution has to be flawless -- & that’s rarely how scaling in food service plays out.
• $DraftKings Inc.(DKNG)$ -- Betting is a commodity market with zero brand loyalty. As soon as it’s federally legal, platforms like $NFLX, $AMZN & $AAPL will bundle wagering into live sports & DraftKings' margins will spiral into a race to the bottom.
• $Quantum Computing Inc.(QUBT)$ -- A narrative-driven stock posing as a quantum leader. Earnings will likely expose the gap between hype & reality.
Disclaimer: Investing carries risk. This is not financial advice. The above content should not be regarded as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation on acquiring or disposing of any financial products, any associated discussions, comments, or posts by author or other users should not be considered as such either. It is solely for general information purpose only, which does not consider your own investment objectives, financial situations or needs. TTM assumes no responsibility or warranty for the accuracy and completeness of the information, investors should do their own research and may seek professional advice before investing.
