The Consumer Advisor

Nearly every analyst firm and memory maker is now warning of looming NAND and DRAM shortages that will send SSD and memory prices skyrocketing over the coming months and years, with some even predicting a shortage that will last a decade. The shortages are becoming impossible to ignore, and warnings from the industry are growing dire, as the voracious appetite of AI data centers begins to consume the lion's share of the world's memory and flash production capacity. For the better part of two years, storage upgrades have been a rare bright spot for PC builders. SSD prices cratered to all-time lows in 2023 , with high-performance NVMe drives selling for little more than the cost of a modest mechanical hard disk. DRAM followed a similar trajectory, dropping to price points not seen in nearly a decade. In 2024, the pendulum swung firmly in the other direction, with prices for both NAND flash and DRAM starting to climb. The shift has its roots in the cyclical na...

This list is based on the latest analyst consensus, market trends as of mid-December 2025, and the ongoing AI infrastructure boom. Hyperscalers are projecting record capex into 2026, driving demand for chips, cloud services, and enabling technologies. We've ranked these based on: Expected growth in AI-related revenue (data centers, cloud, inference). Market positioning and competitive moats. Valuation relative to projected 2026 earnings. Analyst forecasts and recent performance. The best artificial intelligence (AI) stocks to watch and potentially invest in for 2026 include a mix of well-established tech giants and high-growth specialized companies. The AI landscape in late 2025 is marked by accelerated enterprise adoption, with hardware costs dropping 30% annually and energy efficiency rising 40%, making advanced AI more accessible. Global private investments hit record highs, but power consumption and carbon footprints are surging concerns. Breakthroughs like OpenAI's Sora 2 ...

As we head into 2026, the eternal rivalry between Bentley and Rolls-Royce remains as fierce as ever. Both British icons define ultra-luxury, but they cater to slightly different tastes: Bentley for the driver who craves engagement and performance wrapped in opulence, and Rolls-Royce for the pinnacle of effortless serenity and bespoke extravagance. With Bentley phasing out its legendary W12 in favor of powerful V8 hybrids and pure-ICE specials, and Rolls-Royce embracing electrification while honoring its V12 heritage (the 2026 Ghost Series II is likely the final V12 iteration), the choice boils down to your priorities. Key Comparisons (2026 Lineups) Flagship Model Bentley: Continental GT (hybrid) / Supersports (limited pure V8) Rolls-Royce: Phantom (V12, ultimate sedan) Winner : Rolls-Royce (pure opulence) Performance Focus Bentley: Driver-oriented: sharper handling, hybrids up to 771 hp, new Supersports (657 hp pure V8, lighter, RWD) Rolls-Royce: Effortless power: V12 smoothness or sil...