The 2 AI Stocks Quietly Dominating While Everyone Watches Nvidia

By Matt Frankel, CFP – Mar 16, 2026 at 5:47AM ESTWhile much of the market's attention has been focused on Nvidia (NVDA 1.56%) and other big tech companies, there are some below-the-radar artificial intelligence (AI) stocks that could be excellent opportunities right now. In this video, I discuss two in particular that have posted tremendous results recently and could be big winners of the AI age. *Stock prices used were the morning prices of March 11, 2026. The video was published on March 12, 2026. Read NextMar 15, 2026 •By James BrumleyThe Ultimate Dividend Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right NowMar 11, 2026 •By James HiresThis Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Just Projected $10 Billion in Revenue for 2026. Here's Why It's Just Getting Started.Mar 3, 2026 •By James BrumleyThis AI Data Center REIT Just Guided for Its First $10 Billion Revenue Year. Is It a Buy for 2026?Feb 7, 2026 •By Matt DiLalloThis Datacenter REIT Could Double as Hyperscalers Spend $500 Billion in 2026Feb 2, 2026 •By Leo SunAI Spending Doubles: Why This $500 Billion Boom Makes Equinix a Buy for 2026Jan 27, 2026 •By Matt Frankel, CFPWorried About AI Stock Valuations? This REIT Trades at a Fraction of the Price.About the AuthorMatt Frankel, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst specializing in the real estate and financial sectors. Prior to The Motley Fool, Matt taught high school and college mathematics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of South Carolina, a master’s degree in mathematics from Nova Southeastern University, and a graduate certificate in financial planning from Florida State University. He won a SABEW award for coverage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He is also regularly interviewed by Cheddar, Globe St, The National Desk, and other TV networks and publications for his real estate, financial, stock market, and investing expertise.TMFMattFrankelX@MattFrankelCFPStocks MentionedEquinixNASDAQ: EQIX$969.90(-0.16%)-$1.57NvidiaNASDAQ: NVDA$180.28(-1.56%)-$2.87Digital Realty TrustNYSE: DLR$179.69(+0.28%)+$0.51*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.