economy
January 23, 2026
Two stocks investor Kevin Simpson snapped up amid the volatility that stand to benefit from the AI buildout
The companies are among the opportunities he sees outside of the "Magnificent Seven" for his firm's growth strategy.
TL;DR
- Investor Kevin Simpson identifies investment opportunities outside the "Magnificent Seven" tech stocks.
- Simpson purchased Eagle Materials, a manufacturer of construction materials.
- He believes Eagle Materials will benefit from the AI buildout, particularly data center construction.
- Simpson also invested in TopBuild, a company specializing in building insulation.
- He anticipates TopBuild will be a significant beneficiary of the AI-driven construction boom.
- Eagle Materials stock is up over 7% year-to-date, while TopBuild is up nearly 16% year-to-date.
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