Lockheed Martin Corporation’s LMT shares surged by 4.3% on a rally in defense stocks. The Simply Good Foods Company’s SMPL shares also rose by 6.6% after beating earnings estimates. Alphabet Inc.’s GOOGL shares increased by 1.1%, surpassing Apple Inc. in market capitalization. Neogen Corporation’s NEOG shares soared by 31.6% after reporting higher-than-expected revenues.

The AI industry is set for a second wave of growth, offering potential wealth to early investors. Zacks’ AI Boom 2.0 report highlights 4 under-the-radar companies that could lead the next phase of AI advancement. Investors are advised to prepare for a shift in the AI stock market, with new opportunities emerging for growth.

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