AI Stock Sets Up On Earnings Beat; Vaults 85% In 2026 | Investor's Business DailySectionsMy IBDMy ProductsRecently SearchedResearchLicensingVIDYA RAMAKRISHNAN01:44 PM ET 08/18/2026Industrial automation may appear to be on the back burner for the artificial intelligence trade, which has lifted chip and memory names rather than robotics gear makers. Yet it may well be the next frontier as AI pushes into the physical world, making machine vision niche player Cognex (CGNX) an IBD 50 Stocks To Watch pick. Shares rallied into earnings on…Copyright ©2026 Investor's Business Daily, LLC. All rights reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8INVESTING RESOURCESTake a Trial TodayGet instant access to exclusive stock lists, expert market analysis and powerful tools with 2 months of IBD Digital for only $20!IBD VideosGet market updates, educational videos, webinars, and stock analysis.Get StartedLearn how you can make more money with IBD's investing tools, top-performing stock lists, and educational content. ]]>