Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) and OpenAI recently announced a “strategic partnership” under which the former will invest as much as $100 billion in the latter. But some critics are warning about a potential AI bubble. Here’s what to consider when it comes to funds like the Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (AIQ) and Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF (CHAT), says Neena Mishra, director of ETF research at Zacks Investment Research. To get more articles and chart analysis from MoneyShow, subscribe ...

OpenAI could now be the world's most valuable startup, ahead of Elon Musk's SpaceX and TikTok's parent company ByteDance, after a secondary stock sale designed to retain employees at the ChatGPT maker. Current and former OpenAI employees sold $6.6 billion in shares to a group of investors, pushing the privately held artificial intelligence company's valuation to $500 billion, according to a source with knowledge of the deal who was not authorized to discuss it publicly. The investors buying the shares inc ...

An AI bubble would eventually burst, says @johnauthers. But like the railroads and internet before it, the revolution to the economy won't go away (via @opinion) https://t.co/Yz88FtFcq4 ...

Devrimb/iStock via Getty Images Listen here or on the go via Apple Podcasts and Spotify Tech Contrarians on pretty fishy levels (0:30). Where is the money going? (3:40) Oracle, AMD and other contrarian takes (9:45). Not giving China enough credit (14:50). Why Intel deserves a larger market cap (19:30). TSM, Intel and Trump's influence on tech (23:15). Don't fear the bubble (32:10). Transcript Rena Sherbill: Always excited to welcome Sara Awad from Tech Contrarians back to the podcast. Welcome back to ...

Has speculation finally peaked about whether there is an artificial-intelligence bubble? According to data from Google Trends, it is beginning to look that way. ...

Core Insights - The AI coding model Claude Sonnet 4.5 has been introduced, which is claimed to be the best coding model in the world by its parent startup Anthropic, an Amazon investor [2][4] - AI researcher Julian Schrittwieser argues that discussions about an AI bubble overlook significant exponential trends in AI development [2][4] - Schrittwieser predicts that 2026 will be a pivotal year for the integration of AI into the economy, suggesting that AI improvements will continue rather than halt [6] AI Development Trends - Schrittwieser compares the current discourse on AI to the early weeks of the Covid-19 pandemic, emphasizing that many observers underestimate AI's potential by focusing on its current limitations [4] - Studies indicate that OpenAI's GPT-5 is nearing human performance levels, reinforcing the notion that AI capabilities are advancing rapidly [6] - The general public's complacency regarding AI's exponential growth is highlighted, suggesting a disconnect between expert predictions and public perception [6]

If you listen to the conventional wisdom, the hyperscalers, whatever that means already, have spent too much money on data centers and are now in the if you build it, they will come mode, which tends to be a bad business strategy. Most people seem to assume that these incredibly large investments are just lighting money on fire. We're told history will repeat itself.2000 beckets, the year of investing dangerously, and the NASDAQ will implode just like it did at the end of the dot era. the house of pain. >> ...

Two of the most prominent examples of Nvidia’s web of circuitous investments are OpenAI and Coreweave. In addition to the latest investment in OpenAI, Nvidia had previously participated in a $6.6 billion investment round in the fast-growing AI company in October 2024. Nvidia also has invested in CoreWeave, which supplies data center capacity to OpenAI and is also an Nvidia customer. As of the end of June, Nvidia owned about 7% of Coreweave, a stake worth about $3 billion currently. The benefits that compani ...

Core Insights - The article discusses the current state of the stock market, particularly focusing on the tech and AI sectors, and highlights 10 stocks that are gaining attention among analysts and hedge fund investors [2][4]. Group 1: Market Sentiment and Analysis - Some analysts express concerns about potential market froth due to rising valuations in the AI sector, while others believe the AI boom is still in its early stages and a bubble is not imminent [2][3]. - Historical comparisons are made to illustrate that current valuations, such as those of Cisco in 1998, do not reflect a bubble-like environment [2]. Group 2: Hedge Fund Interest - The article emphasizes the significance of hedge fund investments, noting that imitating top stock picks from leading hedge funds can lead to market outperformance [4]. - A list of 10 stocks is provided, along with the number of hedge fund investors for each, indicating strong institutional interest [4]. Group 3: Individual Stock Highlights - **KLA Corp (NASDAQ:KLAC)**: Praised for its role in AI infrastructure and strong relationships with major companies like Nvidia and Broadcom, with 58 hedge fund investors [5][7]. - **ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:ASML)**: Expected to benefit from significant spending by Taiwan Semiconductor, with 78 hedge fund investors [8]. - **Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC)**: Analysts believe government involvement will enhance sales, and Nvidia's reliance on Intel for chip production is highlighted, with 82 hedge fund investors [9][10]. - **Lam Research Corp (NASDAQ:LRCX)**: Positioned well for increased memory spending, with 85 hedge fund investors [11][13]. - **Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU)**: Strong demand from Nvidia gives Micron pricing power, with 94 hedge fund investors [14][15]. - **Alibaba Group Holding Ltd – ADR (NYSE:BABA)**: Considered the cheapest way to invest in AI globally, with 101 hedge fund investors [16].

Pure, Concentrated RiskOver the past 10 years, a $10,000 investment in the S&P 500 would have grown to around $38,260. That’s based on the SPY ETF with dividends reinvested.But the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 would have turned every $10,000 into $58,866 over the same period. That’s based on the QQQ ETF and also assumes dividends are reinvested.Historically speaking, these are abnormally high returns. Instead of the 8% per year long-term average, broad U.S. stock indexes have essentially doubled that (or more) ove ...