Ge Long Hui·2025-12-30 13:14Group 1 - Wedbush identifies Microsoft, Palantir, Apple, Tesla, and CrowdStrike as the top five companies to invest in AI, excluding Nvidia, by 2026 [1] - The report suggests that Wall Street has underestimated the growth prospects of Microsoft Azure and the AI-driven transformation, with FY2026 being a pivotal year for Microsoft's AI growth [1] - Wedbush forecasts Tesla's market value to reach $2 trillion in the coming months, potentially hitting $3 trillion by the end of 2026 due to advancements in autonomous vehicles and robotics [1] Group 2 - Apple is expected to leverage its global base of over 2.4 billion iOS devices and 1.5 billion iPhones to profit from AI, potentially increasing its per-share value by $75 to $100 in the coming years [1] - The report anticipates that Tim Cook will remain in his position at least until the end of 2027 to guide Apple through this critical AI technology transition [1]