🔥 Bitget US Stock Hotspot Sniper｜2026.08.17 Main Theme: AI Robotics Upgrade｜S&P Inclusion · Drone Tariffs · Optical Module Earnings

1. LG Partners with Nvidia to Advance Humanoid Robots

LG and Nvidia signed a strategic memorandum of understanding this week, planning to unveil a bipedal humanoid robot in Q1 2027 equipped with Jetson Thor, Isaac GR00T, and the Halos safety system. LG Group will supply actuators, sensors, and batteries internally, while also advancing AI factories and wheeled robot deployment.

🎯 Beneficiaries: NVDA, LGE; Key Catalyst: Physical AI and embodied intelligence theme continues to heat up; watch robotics-related volume.

2.Reddit on the Eve of Official S&P 500 Inclusion

S&P Dow Jones announced that RDDT will be added to the S&P 500 prior to the open on August 18, replacing the acquired AvalonBay. Strong passive fund buying is expected, with the stock already surging over 12% last week.

🎯 Beneficiaries: RDDT; Key Catalyst: Index inclusion effect enters final trading window; monitor fund inflows and position changes.

3.Trump Drone Tariffs Take Effect, US Drone Stocks Surge Collectively

The White House announced tariffs on imported drones and key components (up to 100% on large/sensitive models, 25% on smaller ones), effective from September, aimed at strengthening domestic supply chains and national security. US drone concept stocks such as Unusual Machines posted sharp gains last week.

🎯 Beneficiaries: UMAC, RCAT, AVAV, KTOS; Key Catalyst: Domestic manufacturing substitution logic gains traction after policy implementation.

4.Super Micro Order Explosion Ignites AI Infrastructure; Memory Chips Remain Strong

 SMCI reported over $60 billion in new orders last quarter, far exceeding expectations, driving rebounds in NVDA, AMD, INTC, and memory stocks (SNDK, MU, etc.). The AI data center demand narrative has regained market focus.

🎯 Beneficiaries: SMCI, NVDA, AMD, SNDK, MU; Key Catalyst: AI infrastructure order validation continues; watch elasticity in memory and server chains.

5.Fabrinet Post-Market Earnings: Key Window for Optical Modules and AI Optical Interconnect

 FN will release its fourth-quarter fiscal results after the close today. As a core supplier of optical modules and precision optical packaging for AI data centers, the market is focused on whether its orders and guidance can sustain high growth.

🎯 Beneficiaries: FN, LITE, CIEN; Key Catalyst: Optical module earnings validation window; potential for elevated post-market volatility.

Trading Tips: Monday’s open focuses on robotics partnership and S&P inclusion fund inflows. Dual event-driven catalysts from drone policy and AI infrastructure orders. Manage positions with volume and VIX in mind, prioritizing high-elasticity names. US stocks have seen increased volatility recently. The above content is for informational reference only and does not constitute investment advice.