E s s e n t i a l s | 24 Nov 2025 00:00:24 ET │ 56 pages Global Industrial Technology & Mobility Embodied Intelligence: The Rise of Physical AI CITI'S TAKE Citi's Technology research team recently published its note (here) on the outlook for AI, as the information era's "apex technology". In this note we look at "Physical AI" in industrial markets, which we expect to accelerate over the next 5+ years. We see opportunities in the cloud (design, training, simulation) and at the edge (autonomy, quality, predic ...

Core Insights - Despite Wall Street's optimistic outlook for big tech in 2025, most technology stocks have struggled significantly, with the Nasdaq-100 declining nearly 7% year-to-date [1] - Current market corrections present exceptional wealth-building opportunities for long-term investors, particularly in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector [2] Company Insights - **Nvidia (NVDA)**: - Shares are down 19% year-to-date, presenting a compelling buying opportunity amid the tech sell-off [5] - Nvidia's GPUs are essential for AI development, creating a competitive advantage that rivals cannot overcome [6] - The company has seen a 383% increase in annual revenue over the past three years, indicating strong financial performance [7] - Nvidia is positioned to benefit significantly from the ongoing tech transformation, with a multitrillion-dollar commercial opportunity ahead [9] - **Palantir Technologies (PLTR)**: - The stock has surged 52% year-to-date, significantly outperforming major tech peers [10] - Palantir's software platforms enable organizations to integrate large datasets and deploy AI capabilities, transforming raw data into actionable intelligence [11] - Established relationships with government agencies provide a stable revenue foundation, while its commercial business is accelerating [12] - Palantir represents a compelling investment in the software and implementation side of the AI revolution [13] - **ASML Holding (ASML)**: - The stock has experienced a modest 5.2% decline year-to-date, despite its critical position in the AI value chain as the sole manufacturer of EUV lithography machines [14] - ASML holds a monopoly on the equipment necessary for producing advanced semiconductor chips that power AI applications [15] - Major chipmakers are increasing capital expenditures significantly, with TSMC raising spending by 34% and SK Hynix boosting its 2025 investment by 30% to $20 billion, indicating strong long-term demand for ASML's products [16]