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By Catie Hogan – Feb 24, 2026 at 1:21PM ESTKey PointsMicron holds tremendous pricing power as it is one of the few global manufacturers of high-bandwidth memory.Broadcom's diversified portfolio of offerings make it a powerful category leader.Nokia's pivot into AI is backed by a $1 billion investment from NvidiaThese 10 Stocks Could Mint the Next Wave of Millionaires ›NASDAQ: MUMicron TechnologyMarket Cap$474BToday's Changeangle-down(0.26%) $1.10Current Price$422.07Price as of February 24, 2026 at 1:41 PM ETMicron and Broadcom are well-known breakout stocks, but Nokia is also poised to grow as it pivots into AI.The tech sector is getting repriced as investors figure out how AI will disrupt entire industries for the next several years. The picking of winners and losers has begun, and a few companies will stand the test of time and continue to break out in 2026 and beyond. Three of these long-term winners are Micron (MU +0.26%), Nokia (NOK 0.86%), and Broadcom (AVGO 1.91%). Let's have a look at why. ExpandNASDAQ: MUMicron TechnologyToday's Change(0.26%) $1.10Current Price$422.07Key Data PointsMarket Cap$474BDay's Range$416.12 - $436.2752wk Range$61.54 - $455.50Volume851KAvg Vol32MGross Margin45.53%Dividend Yield0.11% Micron controls the memory market Micron continues to impress with record revenue and expanding margins. The stock is up more than 300% in the past 12 months, but many analysts believe this isn't the top for the memory manufacturer. AI's demand for more memory isn't going to subside anytime soon. There are only a few global manufacturers of high-bandwidth memory, and Micron is one of them. With pricing power, a multi-year and multi-billion dollar backlog, Micron is well-positioned for several years of dominance. Image source: Getty Images. Nokia's making a well-timed comeback You may be surprised to see Nokia on this list. The telecom company is quietly making a comeback and investing strategically in AI-native wireless technology for both 5G and 6G networks. This pivot was formally announced by the company back in November 2025. ExpandNYSE: NOKNokiaToday's Change(-0.86%) $-0.07Current Price$7.50Key Data PointsMarket Cap$42BDay's Range$7.41 - $7.5052wk Range$4.00 - $8.19Volume1.1MAvg Vol30MGross Margin42.53%Dividend Yield2.13% Nokia's pivot is backed by a $1 billion investment from Nvidia. The telecom company is restructuring down to two main divisions: network infrastructure and mobile networks. Both divisions will play their respective roles in AI data workloads and cloud services. Nokia's executives believe AI and cloud customers are its greatest opportunities for significant growth. Broadcom's strength is its diverse product portfolio Broadcom is a category-leading semiconductor and infrastructure software company surging on massive demand and a diversified portfolio of offerings. It is estimated that over 90% of Internet traffic passes through Broadcom's products. ExpandNASDAQ: AVGOBroadcomToday's Change(-1.91%) $-6.30Current Price$324.04Key Data PointsMarket Cap$1.6TDay's Range$314.50 - $328.2752wk Range$138.10 - $414.61Volume618KAvg Vol31MGross Margin64.71%Dividend Yield0.73% Broadcom reported outstanding results for fiscal year 2025. The trillion-dollar company saw net revenue up 24%, net income up 292%, and earnings per share up 288%. The stock might be trading at a slight premium, but Broadcom has become synonymous with AI, and the stock still seems to have room to run. Its forward P/E ratio is still just 35, and its PEG ratio is 0.55. Volatility coupled with sustained growth Growth stocks, particularly in the tech sector, are inherently riskier but also offer long-term upside potential. It's safe to expect volatility for the next few years as society and the business world alike come to fully understand AI's roles. What we do know is that AI is transforming nearly every industry, and Micron, Nokia, and Broadcom are well-positioned mainstays.Read NextFeb 24, 2026 •By Adam SpataccoPrediction: 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chip Stocks That Will Soar After Feb. 25 (Hint: Not Nvidia)Feb 23, 2026 •By Leo SunThe Top Tech Stocks to Buy in FebruaryFeb 23, 2026 •By Rick OrfordPrediction: Micron Stock Could Surge Past $500 in 2026Feb 22, 2026 •By Chris NeigerPrediction: This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Will Outperform Alphabet in 2026Feb 22, 2026 •By Billy DubersteinDid Micron Technology Just Send a $200 Billion Warning to Shareholders?Feb 21, 2026 •By Jose Najarro5 Reasons Why I Believe the AI Market Is Just Getting StartedAbout the AuthorCatie is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering technology, consumer goods, transportation, industrials, materials, and energy. She's the founder of the family finances newsletter, Cents of Humor. Catie was formerly the Head of Advice & Coaching at Parthean and an advisor at Element Financial Group. She's the writer and a producer of the hit off-Broadway show, Vape!

The Grease Parody. Catie has a degree in journalism from Emerson College.TMFCatieHoganStocks MentionedMicron TechnologyNASDAQ: MU$422.07 (+0.26%) $+1.10NokiaNYSE: NOK$7.50 (0.99%) $0.07BroadcomNASDAQ: AVGO$324.23 (1.85%) $6.11NvidiaNASDAQ: NVDA$193.03 (+0.77%) $+1.48*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.