We recently compiled a list of the 20 Trending AI Stocks on Latest Analyst Ratings and News. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) stands against the other AI stocks.
The latest developments in the AI industry from a business perspective highlight a growing momentum, driven by significant investments, innovative product launches, and both regulatory and market challenges. One notable development is the rise of Safe Superintelligence, a company founded by previous OpenAI bigwig Ilya Sutskever, which recently secured $1 billion in funding to advance AI systems with a focus on safety. This significant capital raise from major venture capital firms like Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital underscores the growing concerns around AI safety, as companies work to ensure that AI technologies are both powerful and aligned with human values. Similarly, the market selloff of Wall Street’s favorite GPU maker following a stellar earnings report, resulting in a market value loss of close to $280 billion, reflects investor anxieties over the sustainability of AI growth, compounded by concerns over regulatory scrutiny.
Read more about these developments by accessing 33 Most Important AI Companies You Should Pay Attention To and 20 Industrial Stocks Already Riding the AI Wave.
Another major business development that investors should keep an eye on is the purchase of AirTrunk by investment firm Blackstone for over $16 billion. AirTrunk, a data center operator, significantly boosts the position of the investment titan in the rapidly expanding AI infrastructure market. Data centers are expected to require up to $2 trillion in investment globally over the next five years to meet the demands of AI technologies, and the AirTrunk acquisition signals strong confidence in this growth by top investment managers. Data center expansions are critical as companies like OpenAI and Anthropic roll out enterprise-grade AI services, which demand immense computing power. For example, Anthropic recently launched Claude Enterprise, a robust AI chatbot, that caters to organizations that need advanced features like larger context windows and GitHub integration, aiming to streamline business operations through AI.
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For this article, we selected AI stocks based on the latest news and analyst ratings. These stocks are also popular among hedge funds.
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Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 130
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) supplies semiconductor infrastructure software solutions. Latest reports suggest that the company is not considering a potential takeover bid for rival Intel. News publication Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter, reports that Broadcom was assessing an offer for Intel but has put the brakes on the project, for now. Intel is pitching large parts of the business, including foundry, to potential buyers as it seeks to raise cash for a total overhaul. Several chip firms, including Qualcomm, are reportedly interested in buying parts of the Intel business. Such a takeover would invite security from regulators, evidenced by the fact that authorities shut down a potential merger between Broadcom and Qualcomm in 2018.
William Blair analyst Sebastien Naji recently initiated coverage of Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) stock with an Outperform rating. In an investor note, the advisory underlined that Broadcom was targeting $12 billion in AI revenue in FY24 and there was room for continued steady growth into FY25 and FY26 driven by increasing custom chip demand, improved software monetization, recovery in non-AI semi chips and accelerating growth of Ethernet AI network fabrics.
Overall AVGO ranks 9th on our list of the trending AI stocks on latest analyst ratings and news. While we acknowledge the potential of AVGO 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 AVGO but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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