The article discusses the concept of a new Magnificent Seven purely for AI stocks, including Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta Platforms, among others. Nvidia is a leader in AI growth due to sales to data centers, while Meta Platforms plans to spend $10 billion on Nvidia GPUs. Microsoft also uses AI in various solutions and continues to monetize AI across its platforms. Advanced Micro Devices and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing are also considered key players in the AI space, with AMD competing with Nvidia for GPU market share.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is seen as a safe investment in the AI-fueled semiconductor space, manufacturing chips for various tech companies. Adobe has seen growth through AI with tools like Firefly, which improves customer engagement. Deere, a tractor company, is considered a sleeper AI play due to its Smart Industrial strategy focused on automated farming solutions. Companies across industries are investing in AI to accelerate growth, and investing in AI requires understanding and a long-term mindset.
The key is to invest in companies that are boosting research and development and capital expenditures. While some companies may not see an immediate return on their AI investments, others like Nvidia may eventually reach a cyclical slowdown. The article also mentions that the Motley Fool Stock Advisor team identified the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now, and Nvidia was not one of them. The service provides guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. John Mackey, Randi Zuckerberg, and Suzanne Frey have affiliations with companies mentioned in the article.
