We recently published a list of Top 10 AI News Updates to Catch Up on This Weekend. In this article, we are going to take a look at where AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) stands against other AI stocks that are on our list of top AI news updates.
Artificial intelligence models are often criticized for “hallucination”, but they are also being used deliberately to spread misinformation. In recent news, China’s securities watchdog has said that it is going to be working with the police and cyberspace regulators to crack down on those who are disseminating false news. The move comes amid the increasing need for monitoring fake information in the stock market which is made quite easy due to artificial intelligence.
Regulators will “hit early, hit hard, and hit at the heart” of the issue.
– Securities Times.
In a separate article, Shanghai Securities News described how artificial intelligence is being used to create and spread misleading information in an attempt to con investors or manipulate stocks. Investors are being lured by get-rich-quick schemes. However, they should stay wary of such bad actors leveraging the hype around technological advancements to lure them into schemes.
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Any claims of high and guaranteed investment returns with little or no risk are known to be classic warning signs of fraud. Even though the emergence of DeepSeek has been motivating investors and fund managers to embrace AI, their adoption of technology also raises the chances of them being scammed at the hands of it. Anything from cloned voices to altered images and fake videos can be used to spread investment misinformation.
In order to combat the spread of misinformation, the China Securities Regulatory Commission said that it would be proactive in dispelling stock market rumours. They will do this by issuing clarifications and boosting investor education and guidance to “enhance investors’ ability to spot” fake information.
According to the DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB), some warning signs of a fake actor/promoter are their lack of registration status. To avoid falling victim to it, users can use the Investor.gov website to confirm the registration status of investment professionals and check for disciplinary history.
Moreover, it’s reasonable to work with a registered investment professional and on a registered exchange. For added assurance, the authenticity of underlying sources should be checked and multiple sources of information should be reviewed before making investment decisions.
For this article, we selected AI stocks by going through news articles, stock analysis, and press releases. These stocks are also popular among hedge funds. The hedge fund data is as of Q4 2024.
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AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 95
AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) provides a leading marketing platform powered by AI technology. On March 13, Citi analyst Jason Bazinet maintained a “Buy” rating on the stock and retained the price target of $600.00. Bazinet is bullish on the stock given its resilience and growth potential, particularly recently after the company was the victim of several bearish reports that questioned its AI advertising platform. It affirmed that AppLovin’s tools are effective, which is proven from its continued client usage despite overlaps with platforms such as Meta.
AppLovin’s eCommerce sector is also demonstrating promising growth, particularly as 600 eCommerce customers have been onboarded and 80% of them have scaled their spending. The company is also exploring further expansion avenues, and even though there are challenges such as staffing limitations, proactive measures such as the integration of AI agents for process automation are proving fruitful for the company. In addition, the company’s eCommerce model is also anticipated to catch up with its more mature mobile gaming ad model, paving way for further revenue growth.
Overall, APP ranks 8th on our list of AI news updates to catch up on. While we acknowledge the potential of APP 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 time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than APP but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
