20 Trending AI Stocks on Latest Analyst Ratings and News

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2. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 184 

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is a consumer electronics firm. Investment firm Citi recently named the company as the top artificial intelligence stock pick heading into 2025. In a note to investors, the bank’s AI analysts pointed out that early developer feedback on iOS 18 — the latest iPhone software featuring beta AI capabilities — has been positive. Notably, the newly launched AI-powered feature that removes unwanted objects has received favorable reviews. According to the analysts, these innovations give consumers a strong incentive to upgrade their iPhones. The investor note also addressed concerns about the transition to a new CFO and the ongoing antitrust case against Google, expressing confidence that the company will emerge stronger from these challenges.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is potentially participating in a funding round for OpenAI, the California-based AI startup that is estimated to be worth around $100 billion, later this year. Experts are divided on the reasons behind the tech giant’s possible investment in OpenAI. According to an analysis by Bank of America, a deeper Apple-OpenAI partnership could be in the works if Apple makes a substantial investment, potentially positioning itself as a rival to Google in the internet search arena.

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