Data Center and Semiconductor Stocks Rank Among the Best Earnings Plays

Data center and semiconductor stocks are positioned as top earnings plays alongside energy stocks. SK Hynix is raising $28.07 billion in its IPO amid strong demand from AI data center growth, while Samsung reported record earnings but saw shares fall 10%. Memory stocks like Micron Technology are highlighted as strong near-term buys. Rising trade deficits and geopolitical tensions from Iran conflict are impacting markets.