Broker News Today — August 15, 2026
16 beaten-down AI stocks that are beloved by BofA analysts and more — today's broker signal.
As investors navigate uncertain market conditions, some are finding opportunities in beaten-down stocks, with Bank of America analysts highlighting 16 AI stocks that have potential for growth. Meanwhile, the search for solutions to pressing financial issues continues, with a new plan proposed to shore up Social Security by having wealthy individuals contribute more without receiving additional benefits.
On other fronts, real estate investors are experiencing their worst market in at least three years, while changes to charitable giving rules have created new incentives for donors to give earlier in the year. However, concerns about data security persist, with breach notices already surpassing last year's total and AI increasingly being used in these malicious activities. These developments reflect the complex landscape that investors, policymakers, and individuals must navigate in today's economy.
Today's signal:
• 16 beaten-down AI stocks that are beloved by BofA analysts (marketwatch.com)
• A plan to save Social Security involves wealthy people paying more — without getting an increase in benefits (marketwatch.com)
• Housing investors say this is their worst market in at least 3 years (cnbc.com)
• Congress changed the rules around charitable giving. You’ll now save more money if you donate earlier in the year. (marketwatch.com)
• Data breach notices have already blown past last year’s total — and AI is playing a growing role (cnbc.com)