Nokia Oyj vs. AT&T: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares Nokia Oyj and AT&T as investment options in 2026. AT&T offers better current valuations, higher profitability margins (21.2% operating margin), and a strong 4.5% dividend yield, but carries significant net debt of $146 billion. Nokia trades at a premium valuation (26.5x forward P/E) with lower profitability (11.1% operating margin) but has no net debt and is positioned to benefit from AI infrastructure buildout. The analysis concludes that value/income investors should favor AT&T, while growth-oriented investors should consider Nokia.

09/30/2026, 10:35 AM • The Motley Fool

Hybrid Photonic Integrated Circuit Market Size, Share, Growth, and Forecast, 2026-2035 | AI, 5G, and Data Center Demand to Drive 13.6% CAGR and US$6.82 Billion Global Market

The global hybrid photonic integrated circuit market is projected to grow from USD 2.45 billion in 2025 to USD 6.82 billion by 2035, driven by demand from data centers, 5G infrastructure, LiDAR, and quantum computing applications. North America leads with 38.5% market share, while Asia Pacific shows the fastest growth. Silicon photonics is expected to record notable CAGR, with data communication representing 45.2% of market revenue.

09/29/2026, 4:58 AM • GlobeNewswire

Nokia improves network performance and efficiency for Zain KSA across Saudi Arabia

Nokia announced the deployment of its Deepfield Cloud Intelligence platform across Zain KSA's network in Saudi Arabia, covering over 100 cities. The solution provides real-time visibility into network traffic and application performance, enabling proactive optimization and improved service assurance. The cloud-native analytics platform uses AI/ML to identify applications across 30+ categories, supporting Zain KSA's digital transformation goals aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.

09/29/2026, 3:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Nvidia Trades Near Its 52-Week High at Its Cheapest Valuation in a Decade. History Says This Is What $1,000 Invested Could Be Worth by 2030.

Nvidia is trading at its lowest forward P/E ratio in a decade (14.3x) despite being near 52-week highs. The article argues this presents a buying opportunity, with analyst forecasts suggesting EPS could reach $26 by fiscal 2030. If the P/E multiple expands from 15x to 22x, the stock could reach $572, representing a 154% gain. Beyond its core data center business (growing 117% YoY), Nvidia is expanding into AI agents, space exploration, physical AI, and autonomous vehicles.

09/26/2026, 8:02 AM • The Motley Fool

Mplify Announces Winners of the 2026 NaaS Excellence Awards

Mplify announced the winners of its 2026 NaaS Excellence Awards, recognizing organizations advancing Network-as-a-Service, automation, and AI-ready digital infrastructure. Major winners include PCCW Global (NaaS Service Provider of the Year), Lumen Technologies (North America), Equinix (Interconnection Infrastructure Leadership), and Tata Communications (Secure NaaS Leadership). Professional awards honored Ron Insler (RAD), Jeremy Villalobos (Orchest Technologies), Dan Pitt (Palo Alto), and Pascal Menezes (Mplify).

09/24/2026, 1:49 PM • GlobeNewswire

Nokia accelerates AI-RAN adoption as global operators embrace AI-native network evolution on NVIDIA platforms

Nokia announced expanding global momentum for AI-RAN technology, with major telecom operators across multiple regions advancing from evaluation to live field trials. The AI-RAN platform has delivered over 20% improvements in spectral efficiency, with further gains planned through 2028. The partnership with NVIDIA and growing operator ecosystem demonstrates AI-RAN's transition from research concept to commercial deployment for 5G and 6G networks.

09/16/2026, 5:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Changes in Nokia Corporation's own shares

Nokia Corporation transferred 687,145 of its own shares to participants of equity-based incentive plans on September 8, 2026, in accordance with Board resolution from October 2025. Following the transfer, Nokia holds 83,304,077 own shares. The transfer settles the company's commitments under its incentive compensation programs.

09/08/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Muutokset Nokia Oyj:n omien osakkeiden omistuksessa

Nokia distributed 687,145 treasury shares to participants in its stock-based incentive programs on September 8, 2026, in accordance with program terms. The distribution was based on a board decision from October 2, 2025. Following the distribution, Nokia holds 83,304,077 treasury shares.

09/08/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Jensen Huang Said This Word Exactly 1 Time During Nvidia's Earnings Call, and That Was Enough to Put Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bubble Fears to Rest

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's single use of the word 'visibility' during earnings signals the company's unprecedented insight into AI infrastructure demand across land, power, and supply chains. With top hyperscalers expected to spend $800 billion on capex in 2026 and $1.3 trillion in 2027, Nvidia's 70% revenue growth guidance and strategic equity stakes in networking and optical companies position it as the architect of AI factories rather than just a chip vendor, suggesting secular demand rather than a bubble.

09/04/2026, 4:08 PM • The Motley Fool

This AI Energy Stock Is Up Nearly 2,000% in the Last Two Years. Could It Be Nvidia's Next Big Investment?

Nvidia has built a $63.4 billion portfolio of AI infrastructure partners including Intel, SpaceX, CoreWeave, and Synopsys. As energy becomes a critical bottleneck for AI data center growth, Bloom Energy—a hydrogen fuel-cell company that recently crossed $1 billion in quarterly revenue and signed a $25 billion partnership with Brookfield Asset Management—emerges as a potential candidate for Nvidia investment.

08/28/2026, 6:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Changes in Nokia Corporation's own shares

Nokia Corporation transferred 3,635,260 of its own shares to participants of equity-based incentive plans on August 27, 2026, in accordance with board-approved settlement of plan commitments. Following the transfer, Nokia holds 83,991,222 own shares.

08/27/2026, 12:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Muutokset Nokia Oyj:n omien osakkeiden omistuksessa

Nokia distributed 3,635,260 treasury shares to participants in its stock-based incentive programs on August 27, 2026. Following the distribution, Nokia holds 83,991,222 treasury shares. The company also received recognition as No. 1 for mobile core portfolio competitiveness in Omdia's 2026 market landscape report.

08/27/2026, 12:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Kratos Defense vs. Nokia: Is Defense or Telecom a Better Stock Buy in 2026?

The article compares Kratos Defense and Nokia as investment options for 2026. Kratos, a high-growth defense contractor specializing in unmanned systems and hypersonic technology, trades at a premium valuation (95x forward P/E) but shows strong revenue growth of 18.5% and expects hypersonic revenue to double to $400 million. Nokia, a telecommunications infrastructure provider, offers lower valuation (27.2x forward P/E), generates $1.7 billion in positive free cash flow, and is positioned to benefit from AI network demand, though with modest 5% expected sales growth. The author recommends Kratos for long-term investors betting on increased Pentagon spending.

08/19/2026, 4:23 PM • The Motley Fool

Nokia julkistaa aikaisempia vuosineljänneksiä koskevaa uudelleenluokiteltua taloudellista informaatiota, joka heijastaa Fixed Wireless Access CPE ja Enterprise Campus Edge -liiketoimintojen esittämistä lopetettuina toimintoina

Nokia has reclassified Fixed Wireless Access CPE and Enterprise Campus Edge businesses as discontinued operations, reflecting the company's strategic portfolio review. The reclassification follows Nokia's agreement to sell the Fixed Wireless Access CPE business and its assessment that Enterprise Campus Edge will likely be sold. The company has published restated financial information for 2025 and H1 2026 to reflect these changes.

07/23/2026, 1:15 AM • GlobeNewswire

Nokia provides recast comparative financial information reflecting the presentation of Fixed Wireless Access CPE and Enterprise Campus Edge businesses as discontinued operations

Nokia has reclassified its Fixed Wireless Access CPE and Enterprise Campus Edge businesses as discontinued operations following agreements to sell these units. The company provided recast comparative financial information for 2025 and H1 2026, showing Nokia Group net sales of €9,248 million in H1 2026 with a gross margin of 44.6%. The reclassification reflects Nokia's strategic focus on core business segments: Network Infrastructure and Mobile Infrastructure.

07/23/2026, 1:15 AM • GlobeNewswire