We recently published a list of Top 12 AI Stocks Dominating the Market Right Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Astera Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALAB) stands against other top AI stocks dominating the market right now.
s it time to sell the Mag-7 stocks? According to U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs, investors may want to sell the Magnificent Seven after none of them delivered a positive earnings surprise this reporting season. To be fair, one important company still hasn’t reported its financial results for the final quarter of 2024. Regardless, the firm isn’t broadly optimistic about the stocks.
“This marks the first quarter with no positive sales surprises for the [Magnificent Seven] since 2022.”
– David Kostin, Chief U.S. Equity Strategist at Goldman Sachs.
On that note, Kostin has advised that investors may begin shifting capital to other technology companies, specifically those involved in artificial intelligence (AI).
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For those wondering exactly which artificial intelligence companies to invest in, Kostin suggests allocating capital to “AI Phase 3” companies. These companies have the potential to monetize AI by generating incremental revenues, such as in software and information technology (IT) services.
While choosing AI stocks for investment is important, an even more serious development in the tech world is the ongoing AI Summit in Paris. The summit has launched new partnerships, foundations, and projects as yet, and the BBC has also recently reported on an international agreement on artificial intelligence (AI) at the Summit.
According to the source, the US and the UK have reportedly declined to sign the agreement. While dozens of countries including France, China, and India, have already signed the charter that pledges an “open”, “inclusive” and “ethical” approach to the technology’s development, these two countries have chosen to decline instead.
The UK government has cited concerns about national security and “global governance” as reasons for not signing the agreement. Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance told delegates in Paris earlier that too much artificial intelligence (AI) technology regulation could “kill a transformative industry just as it’s taking off”.
According to Vance, AI was “an opportunity that the Trump administration will not squander” and said “pro-growth AI policies” should be prioritized over safety.
On the contrary, French President Emmanuel Macron has defended the need for further regulation.
“We need these rules for AI to move forward”.
-Macron said at the summit.
For those wondering what the agreement stipulates, the statement that 60 countries have signed aims to reduce digital divides by promoting AI accessibility, while ensuring AI development is “transparent”, and “safe” as well as “secure, and trustworthy”.
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Astera Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALAB)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 39
Astera Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALAB) is engaged in the design, manufacture, and selling of semiconductor-based connectivity solutions for cloud and AI infrastructure. On February 11, Jefferies analyst Blayne Curtis maintained a “Buy” rating on the stock with a price target of $125.00. Curtis’ buy rating reflects Astera Lab’s strong growth potential. Its strong performance metrics, predominantly with its ASIC ramps that involve major hyperscalers such as Amazon and Google, is evidence of this potential. The company also boasts a robust growth trajectory, which the firm noted is exemplified by expected contributions from Nvidia’s custom Blackwell designs in the latter half of 2025. The firm also highlighted that the company’s revenue from its Aries and Taurus SCMs has significantly exceeded expectations, demonstrating its ability to scale PCIe/Ethernet connectivity for AI configurations. Moreover, a shift towards hardware solutions does raise some concerns over gross margins, but the company’s strategic acquisitions and increased R&D activities outweigh them.
Overall, ALAB ranks 12th on our list of top AI stocks dominating the market right now. While we acknowledge the potential of ALAB as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than ALAB but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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