We recently compiled a list of the 15 Trending AI Stocks on Latest News. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Entegris, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENTG) stands against the other trending AI stocks on latest news.
Artificial intelligence has established deep roots within human society in a very short space of time. The latest manifestation of this is the latest advertisement by Coca-Cola, one of the most popular drink brands in the world, which was made entirely using AI features. However, these advertisements have not been well-received on social media. Per a report by news platform Forbes, the AI-generated Christmas ads have sparked mockery and caution from social media users. The ads were created by Secret Level, Silverside AI and Wild Card, who used AI models Leonardo, Luma, Runway, and Kling, for creative inspiration.
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Meanwhile, finance news publication Financial Times reports that China’s biggest tech groups are building artificial intelligence teams in Silicon Valley. Per the report, the Chinese are hoping to poach staff from US rivals who could help them make up ground in the race to profit from generative AI. FT claims that Alibaba, ByteDance and Meituan are three Chinese firms that have been expanding their offices in California in recent months. This is part of a larger push that comes despite Washington’s efforts to slow down their work by restricting exports of the highest-end AI chips to the Asian country.
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Entegris, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENTG)
Market Capitalization: $14 Billion
Entegris, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENTG) develops, manufactures, and supplies micro contamination control products, specialty chemicals, and advanced materials handling solutions. The firm markets specially mixed liquids and gasses that are used in semiconductor manufacturing facilities. BMO Capital analyst Bhavesh Lodaya recently lowered the price target on the stock to $135 from $145 but kept an Outperform rating on the shares after its Q3 earnings miss and below-consensus guide. The company’s performance is a reflection of the health of the overall semis-market, and its slower rate of outperformance in 2024 is due to delayed tech/node transitions and new material adoptions, though these are expected in 2025, which along with improving Y/Y fundamentals should drive strong earnings growth for Entegris, the analyst told investors in a research note.
Overall, ENTG ranks 14th on our list of trending AI stocks on latest news. While we acknowledge the potential of ENTG 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 ENTG but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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