Group 1: Nvidia Analysis - Nvidia has been upgraded to a buy rating from neutral, with a price target raised to $210 per share from $190, reflecting strong optimism about AI adoption and computing needs [1] - The current valuation of Nvidia at 28 times next year's earnings is considered attractive compared to other AI stocks, as it is expected to grow earnings by 30-40%, while Apple is projected to grow earnings by only 10% [5][6] - The rotation of AI investments away from Nvidia has made it the least expensive option in the AI trade, prompting a renewed focus on the company [6] Group 2: Apple Analysis - Apple has been downgraded to a neutral rating from a prior buy, with the price target remaining at $250 per share, due to a lack of significant AI advancements since the last Worldwide Developer Conference [1][7] - The company has not delivered on expected AI capabilities, leading to concerns about low single-digit revenue growth and high single-digit earnings growth, making its current valuation hard to justify [10] - Future potential for Apple could improve if they successfully integrate more AI capabilities into upcoming products, but current execution has not shown signs of imminent progress [12][13]
D.A. Davidson raised its price target on Nvidia. Gil Luria explains why