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March 07, 2026   |   Read Online 3 Stocks to Watch Next Week A good Cheap Investor doesn't chase headlines. They watch where the market's attention is about to go next. First a message from our friends at The Oxford Club (Sponsor) Your Complimentary Dividend Package Today, you can claim the Ultimate Dividend Package... For FREE. (No credit card required!) Inside, Marc Lichtenfeld – bestselling author of Get Rich with Dividends and world-renowned income expert – is giving away his top dividend picks for 2026. You'll get details on... Marc's No. 1 dividend stock for 2026 The safest 9% dividend in the world The top three "Extreme Dividend" stocks And much, much more! Click here to get your FREE Ultimate Dividend Package! Sincerely, Rachel Gearhart Associate Publisher, The Oxford Club FEATURED ARTICLE The Cheap Investor Watchlist: 3 Stocks to Watch Next Week (And How to Play Them) The biggest mistake investors make when building a watchlist is chasing what already moved. By the time a stock is trending across financial media, the easiest money is often gone. Cheap Investors play a different game. Instead of reacting to yesterday's story, we look for stocks sitting just ahead of potential catalysts—companies where the next headline, earnings revision, or macro shift could change how the market prices them. Heading into next week, three stocks stand out for very different reasons. One sits at the center of the AI infrastructure buildout. Another is tied directly to the oil volatility reshaping the energy sector. And the third is a small defense technology name gaining visibility as military spending expands into space. None of these are guaranteed winners. But each sits in a position where the next news cycle could move the stock meaningfully. 1) Marvell Technology (MRVL) The AI Infrastructure Pick Marvell has quietly become one of the most important companies in the AI hardware ecosystem. While Nvidia dominates the GPU conversation, Marvell operates in the networking and custom silicon layer that allows hyperscale AI clusters to function. In recent months the company has positioned itself as a major supplier of: • AI networking chips • custom accelerators • high-speed optical interconnect systems Those components are essential for the massive GPU clusters being built by companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. The company recently raised its long-term revenue outlook, forecasting fiscal 2028 revenue approaching $15 billion, significantly above prior expectations. That announcement triggered a sharp rally in the stock. But the bigger story is what comes next. Why next week matters The semiconductor sector has been extremely sensitive to: • hyperscaler capital spending • AI infrastructure demand • earnings revisions across chip companies Any new commentary around AI data-center spending could quickly move stocks like Marvell again. Cheap Investor playbook This is not a chase trade. The Cheap Investor approach is patience. Watch for: • pullbacks after strong moves • consolidation near support levels • renewed institutional buying If AI infrastructure spending remains strong, Marvell could continue attracting capital as one of the second-layer AI suppliers behind Nvidia. 2) Exxon Mobil (XOM) The Energy Shock Trade Energy has quietly become one of the strongest sectors in the market. Geopolitical tension in the Middle East has pushed oil prices higher, and investors are once again treating energy companies as macro hedges. When oil spikes, companies like Exxon Mobil can become cash-flow machines almost overnight. But the dynamic is complicated. Higher oil prices help energy producers—but they also increase the risk of inflation and economic slowdown. That's why energy rallies can sometimes feel uncomfortable. Why next week matters Oil markets are extremely sensitive to geopolitical developments. If tensions in the Middle East escalate or shipping disruptions worsen, crude prices could rise quickly. And every time oil moves sharply higher, energy equities typically follow. Cheap Investor playbook For Exxon, the Cheap Investor strategy is straightforward: • buy pullbacks during energy volatility • avoid chasing sharp oil spikes • focus on dividend stability and free cash flow Energy companies often perform best when investors are worried about supply disruptions but not yet pricing a full recession scenario. If that balance holds, Exxon could remain one of the stronger defensive plays in the market. 3) Redwire (RDW) The Space Defense Speculation Defense spending is changing. For decades, military budgets were dominated by aircraft, ships, and traditional weapons systems. But modern defense strategy increasingly revolves around: • satellites • space sensors • missile detection networks • orbital infrastructure That shift has created opportunities for smaller companies operating inside the space defense ecosystem. Redwire is one of those companies. The firm develops satellite components, orbital sensors, and space-manufacturing systems used by government and commercial space programs. Recently the company was added to the vendor list for a large U.S. missile defense initiative, placing it inside the ecosystem competing for future contracts. That news triggered a surge in the stock. Why next week matters Small defense technology companies can move dramatically when: • new government contracts are announced • Pentagon funding priorities shift • major defense primes partner with smaller suppliers Even rumors of contract awards can move stocks like Redwire quickly. Cheap Investor playbook Redwire is not a conservative defense stock. This is a speculative emerging technology play. Cheap Investors should approach it carefully: • small position sizes • wait for volatility pullbacks • treat the stock as an optionality trade rather than a core holding If space-based defense systems become a major Pentagon priority, companies like Redwire could see significant demand. But that story is still early. The Cheap Investor Strategy for Next Week Here is the clean framework. Highest quality opportunity: Marvell Macro-driven defensive trade: Exxon Mobil Speculative asymmetric upside: Redwire Each fits a different role in a portfolio. And that matters. Because the Cheap Investor approach is not about finding one perfect stock. It's about building exposure across different market drivers: • technology infrastructure • macro commodities • emerging defense innovation When you combine those forces, you give yourself multiple ways to win if the market narrative shifts. Cheap Investor Checklist for the Week Watch these signals closely: AI data-center spending commentary affecting semiconductor suppliers Oil price volatility tied to geopolitical headlines Defense contract announcements involving space infrastructure Institutional buying in second-tier AI semiconductor names Energy sector leadership during market pullbacks Pentagon budget commentary related to satellite defense programs Broad market risk appetite for small-cap technology stocks If even one of those trends accelerates, the stocks on this list could move quickly. Bottom Line Next week's market won't be driven by one single story. It will likely be shaped by three competing forces: • AI infrastructure spending • energy market volatility • evolving defense priorities Marvell sits inside the AI buildout. Exxon rides the oil cycle. Redwire represents the early stage of space-based defense. Different drivers. Different risk profiles. 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