The net return objective to the investor is 10.0% pa through capital growth over rolling five-year periods.
Material Announcements January 12th - 19th 2026
Global Top 50 Technology Companies | January 2026
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| Rank | Date | Company | Announcement Type | Key Details | Market Impact | Source URL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan-15 | TSMC (TSM) | Earnings Report | Q4 earnings; Goldman raised PT 35% to NT$2 | 330; JPMorgan +24%; CoWoS 125k wafers/month by end-2026 | Stock hit record high +6.9%; validates AI capex cycle; margins >60% 2026-28; supply sold through 2026 | https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-05/tsmc-shares-jump-most-since-april-after-goldman-lifts-target-35 |
| 2 | Jan-13 | Magnificent 7 | Sector Analysis | Mag 7 growth slowing to +18% in 2026 vs +13% other S&P 493; only Alphabet/Nvidia carried 2025 gains | YTD Mag 7 +0.5% vs S&P +1.8%; AI ROI questions emerge; market broadening from concentrated gains | https://fortune.com/2026/01/11/magnificent-7-stock-market-dominance-cracking-nvidia-microsoft-apple-meta-alphabet-amazon-tesla/ | |
| 3 | Jan-13 | Oracle (ORCL) | Regional Expansion | Database@AWS in Frankfurt Tokyo Ohio; 20 more regions planned; multicloud growing 1 | 529%; $97B RPO | Validates multicloud strategy; negative $10B FCQ raises execution risk; targets $20B database revenue | https://blogs.oracle.com/cloud-infrastructure/oracle-multicloud-whats-new-blog |
| 4 | Jan-14 | Microsoft (MSFT) | Infrastructure Update | Azure ready for Rubin; Fairwater sites handle hundreds of thousands chips; Copilot discount to June 30 | First-mover with Rubin H2 2026; discount extension signals slow Copilot adoption; Jan 28 earnings key | https://redmondmag.com/Articles/2026/01/06/Microsoft-Signals-Azure-Datacenter-Readiness-for-NVIDIA-Rubin-Platform.aspx | |
| 5 | Jan-14 | Cloud Infrastructure | Market Analysis | Hyperscale capex >$600B in 2026; 1 | 297 data centers; 770 in pipeline; 36 projects/$162B blocked on power | Largest private infrastructure investment ever; power critical constraint; validates AI demand durability | https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/hyperscalers/hyperscalers-in-2026-what-s-next-for-the-world-s-largest-data-center-operators- |
| 6 | Jan-12 | Nvidia (NVDA) | Production Update | RTX 50 production cut 30-40% H1 2026; GDDR7 shortage; datacenter 12:1 revenue ratio vs gaming; SUPER delayed | Memory bottleneck exposed; gaming revenue risk $1-2B; AMD/Intel share gain opportunity; datacenter priority | https://introl.com/blog/ces-2026-chip-wars-intel-nvidia-amd | |
| 7 | Jan-14 | Intel (INTC) | Product Availability | Core Ultra Series 3 ships Jan 27; 200+ OEM designs; first 18A commercial product; 60% multithread gain | Validates $100B foundry investment; proves process tech; three-way AI PC battle; potential TSMC share | https://newsroom.intel.com/client-computing/ces-2026-intel-core-ultra-series-3-debut-first-built-on-intel-18a | |
| 8 | Jan-13 | AMD (AMD) | Competitive Positioning | Ryzen AI 400 with 180 TOPS; Helios vs NVL72; MI500 preview 1000x performance claim by 2027; stock +76% 2025 | Must prove datacenter share gains vs Nvidia 80%+ dominance; bold MI500 claim sets high expectations | https://www.amd.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-1-5-amd-and-its-partners-share-their-vision-for-ai-ev.html | |
| 9 | Jan-16 | Qualcomm (QCOM) | Product Launch | Snapdragon X2 Plus; 80 TOPS; Q-8750 supports 12 cameras; 14-month acquisition spree complete; IoT push | Extends AI PC to mainstream; machine vision for robotics; three-way PC battle; ARM vs x86 competition | https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2026/01/05/qualcomm-unveils-snapdragon-x2-plus-ai-pc-platform | |
| 10 | Jan-19 | Semiconductor Sector | Market Performance | TSMC at highs; memory shortage drives Samsung/SK Hynix/Micron pricing; Bernstein forecasts DRAM supercycle | Third year of gains; contradicts bubble fears; memory supercycle 2026-27; chips as infrastructure play | https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/02/chipmakers-2026-ai-trade.html |
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Total Announcements
$39B+
Total Deal Value
7
Top 50 Global Tech Companies
6
Days Period
Global Top 50 Technology Stocks January 2026
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| Rank | Company | Ticker | Country | Market Cap (USD) | Sector | Key Business | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nvidia | NVDA | USA | $4.6T | Semiconductors | AI chips/GPUs for data centers and gaming | https://First company to reach $5T (Oct 2025) |
| 2 | Apple | AAPL | USA | $4.0T+ | Consumer Electronics | iPhone, Mac, iPad, Services | https://Third company to reach $4T valuation |
| 3 | Microsoft | MSFT | USA | $4.0T+ | Software | Windows/Azure cloud/Office/Gaming | https://Second company to reach $4T valuation |
| 4 | Alphabet (Google) | GOOGL/GOOG | USA | $3.8T | Internet Services | Search/YouTube/Cloud/Android | https://AI momentum with Gemini driving growth |
| 5 | Amazon | AMZN | USA | $2.6T | E-commerce/Cloud | Online retail/AWS cloud services | https://Leading cloud infrastructure provider |
| 6 | Meta Platforms | META | USA | $1.5T | Social Media | Facebook/Instagram/WhatsApp/VR | https://Leading social network platforms |
| 7 | Broadcom | AVGO | USA | $1.65T | Semiconductors | Custom AI chips/networking/software | https://Key Google TPU partner; up 58% YoY |
| 8 | Taiwan Semiconductor | TSM | Taiwan | $1.0T | Semiconductors | Chip manufacturing foundry | https://Makes chips for Nvidia/Apple/AMD |
| 9 | Tencent | 0700.HK | China | $720B | Internet Services | WeChat/Gaming/Social media | https://Largest Chinese tech company |
| 10 | Oracle | ORCL | USA | $562B | Enterprise Software | Database/Cloud/ERP software | https://Stargate Project partner with OpenAI |
| 11 | Samsung Electronics | 005930.KS | South Korea | $320B | Consumer Electronics/Semi | Smartphones/Memory chips/Displays | https://Global electronics conglomerate |
| 12 | ASML | ASML | Netherlands | $300B | Semiconductor Equipment | Lithography machines for chipmaking | https://Critical EUV technology monopoly |
| 13 | SAP | SAP | Germany | $290B | Enterprise Software | ERP/Business software | https://Largest European software company |
| 14 | Cisco | CSCO | USA | $270B | Networking | Network equipment/Security | https://Enterprise networking leader |
| 15 | IBM | IBM | USA | $265B | IT Services/Software | Cloud/AI/Consulting/Mainframes | https://Enterprise IT and consulting |
| 16 | Salesforce | CRM | USA | $260B | Enterprise Software | CRM/Cloud applications | https://Leading CRM platform |
| 17 | Adobe | ADBE | USA | $240B | Software | Creative Cloud/Acrobat/Marketing | https://Design and marketing software leader |
| 18 | Accenture | ACN | USA | $240B | IT Services | Consulting/Technology services | https://Global professional services |
| 19 | AMD | AMD | USA | $225B | Semiconductors | PC/Server/AI processors | https://Nvidia's main GPU competitor |
| 20 | Intuit | INTU | USA | $220B | Software | TurboTax/QuickBooks/Credit Karma | https://Financial software for consumers/SMBs |
| 21 | ServiceNow | NOW | USA | $210B | Software | IT service management/Workflow | https://Enterprise workflow automation |
| 22 | Texas Instruments | TXN | USA | $195B | Semiconductors | Analog chips/Embedded processors | https://Industrial semiconductor leader |
| 23 | Uber | UBER | USA | $195B | Transportation Tech | Ride-hailing/Food delivery | https://Leading mobility platform |
| 24 | Booking Holdings | BKNG | USA | $180B | Travel Tech | Online travel booking (Booking.com) | https://Leading online travel platform |
| 25 | Qualcomm | QCOM | USA | $180B | Semiconductors | Mobile processors/5G/Licensing | https://Smartphone chip leader |
| 26 | Applied Materials | AMAT | USA | $150B | Semiconductor Equipment | Chip manufacturing equipment | https://Key semiconductor toolmaker |
| 27 | Micron Technology | MU | USA | $135B | Semiconductors | Memory chips (DRAM/NAND) | https://Leading memory manufacturer |
| 28 | Palo Alto Networks | PANW | USA | $135B | Cybersecurity | Network security/Cloud security | https://Cybersecurity leader |
| 29 | Dell Technologies | DELL | USA | $135B | Hardware/Services | PCs/Servers/Storage | https://Leading enterprise hardware provider |
| 30 | Shopify | SHOP | Canada | $130B | E-commerce | E-commerce platform for merchants | https://Enabling small business e-commerce |
| 31 | Arista Networks | ANET | USA | $130B | Networking | Data center networking/Cloud | https://High-performance networking |
| 32 | Lam Research | LRCX | USA | $125B | Semiconductor Equipment | Wafer fabrication equipment | https://Semiconductor manufacturing tools |
| 33 | CrowdStrike | CRWD | USA | $125B | Cybersecurity | Endpoint security/Threat intelligence | https://Cloud-native security platform |
| 34 | Intel | INTC | USA | $125B | Semiconductors | PC/Server processors/Foundry | https://Traditional CPU leader facing challenges |
| 35 | Palantir | PLTR | USA | $400B | Software | Data analytics/AI platforms | https://Government/enterprise analytics; up 140% in 2025 |
| 36 | Synopsys | SNPS | USA | $110B | Software | Electronic design automation | https://Chip design software |
| 37 | Cadence Design | CDNS | USA | $100B | Software | Electronic design automation | https://Chip design and verification |
| 38 | Marvell Technology | MRVL | USA | $95B | Semiconductors | Data infrastructure chips | https://Storage and networking semiconductors |
| 39 | Airbnb | ABNB | USA | $90B | Travel Tech | Vacation rental marketplace | https://Alternative accommodation platform |
| 40 | Fortinet | FTNT | USA | $80B | Cybersecurity | Network security/Firewall | https://Integrated security platform |
| 41 | Autodesk | ADSK | USA | $75B | Software | CAD/3D design/Engineering | https://Design and engineering software |
| 42 | Workday | WDAY | USA | $75B | Software | HR/Financial management cloud | https://Cloud enterprise software |
| 43 | Snowflake | SNOW | USA | $60B | Software | Cloud data warehouse | https://Modern data cloud platform |
| 44 | Datadog | DDOG | USA | $50B | Software | Cloud monitoring/Analytics | https://Infrastructure monitoring |
| 45 | HP Inc | HPQ | USA | $45B | Hardware | PCs/Printers | https://Consumer and business PCs |
| 46 | Zscaler | ZS | USA | $45B | Cybersecurity | Cloud security/Zero trust | https://Cloud security platform |
| 47 | MongoDB | MDB | USA | $40B | Software | Database (NoSQL) | https://Modern database platform |
| 48 | NetApp | NTAP | USA | $35B | Storage | Data storage/Cloud infrastructure | https://Enterprise storage solutions |
| 49 | Zoom Video | ZM | USA | $25B | Software | Video conferencing/Communications | https://Video communications platform |
| 50 | DocuSign | DOCU | USA | $15B | Software | Electronic signature/Contract mgmt | https://Digital agreement platform |
| Notes: | |||||||
| - Market caps are approximate as of January 1-3 2026 and fluctuate daily | |||||||
| - Nvidia briefly reached $5T market cap in late October 2025 but currently trading at ~$4.6T | |||||||
| - Apple and Microsoft both crossed $4T threshold in October 2025 | |||||||
| - Major gainers in 2025: Palantir (+140%) | Broadcom (+58%) | Nvidia (+39%) | |||||
| - Oracle significantly strengthened position with Stargate Project partnership (OpenAI/SoftBank) | |||||||
| - Rankings reflect significant AI infrastructure investment theme continuing into 2026 |
The watch list is for informational purposes only and that does not actually represent the actual assets of the Fund
While technology and the innovation that surrounds new technologies has been the flavor of recent years, it has been an area of vast opportunity for decades.
Now, with the world having entered the digital age, digital transformation across all industries is of paramount focus for all boards and CEOs.
This is producing unprecedented opportunities for investors through identifying both successful disruptors and industries where there is significant disruption to traditional means of conducting commercial activities.