In this article, we discuss 11 trending AI news and ratings.

AI continues to be a transformative force, which is driving advancements across industries through improved infrastructure, data analytics, and automation. Its adoption is reshaping almost every sector in the market, including manufacturing, cloud computing, and robotics. Even though some challenges can be in scaling applications and managing demand, the long-term potential for AI to revolutionize industries and create new growth opportunities seems undeniable.

Investing in Long-Term Trends and AI Potential

In a Bloomberg interview, Lei Qiu, CIO for Thematic Innovation Equities at AllianceBernstein, discussed her team’s approach to identifying major long-term trends that drive equity growth beyond economic cycles. The firm focuses on significant themes, such as AI, which dominated 2023 and 2024. In addition to enabling AI infrastructure, they are closely monitoring the adoption of AI applications, including advancements in data analytics, cloud migration, networking, and communication equipment, which are significant for connecting smaller, more power-efficient data centers.

Qiu highlighted how automation and AI are already improving efficiency in industries like manufacturing, where companies are realizing substantial cost savings. She also mentioned the potential for related areas such as robotics, autonomous systems, and the Internet of Things to grow in 2025.

On the topic of M&A, Qiu acknowledged its potential resurgence, supported by favorable regulatory environments and strong company balance sheets. However, as an investor, she mentioned the challenge of predicting specific transactions. She also stressed the importance of stock selection and noted that not all ideas succeed without the right management, product, and execution.

Regarding macroeconomic influences, Qiu explained that while dramatic shifts, such as the sharp rate hikes in 2022, can impact long-duration assets, her team prioritizes fundamentals and long-term trends over short-term market timing. She concluded that secular growth themes remain central to the firm’s investment strategy.

For this article, we selected AI stocks by reviewing news articles, stock analysis, and press releases. We listed the stocks in ascending order of their hedge fund sentiment taken from Insider Monkey’s database of 900 hedge funds.

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11. Penguin Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:PENG)

Penguin Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:PENG) designs enterprise solutions across advanced computing, memory, LED products, and edge computing for various industries globally.

Loop Capital analyst Ananda Baruah reaffirmed a Buy rating and a $30 price target on Penguin Solutions (NASDAQ:PENG) following its Q1 earnings beat. The firm views Penguin as a promising player in generative AI and critical next-generation technology, with several potential catalysts expected over the next 12-24 months. The firm also highlighted the underappreciation of Penguin’s relationship with SK Telecom and considered the stock’s valuation attractive, especially with the recent SK Telecom investment and upcoming developments.

10. Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:APLD)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 26

Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:APLD) provides digital infrastructure and cloud services, specializing in HPC and AI solutions, including GPU computing for AI, machine learning, and critical workloads.

Applied Digital (NASDAQ:APLD) secured a $5 billion investment from Macquarie Asset Management to support its HPC data center growth. The funds will primarily back the buildout of the Ellendale HPC Campus and future expansion, which will allow Applied Digital to recover $300 million of its equity investment. The agreement grants Macquarie a 15% common equity interest and also ensures that Applied Digital retains 85% ownership, which will minimize stockholder dilution. With the partnership, Applied Digital is aiming to lead in AI-driven data center solutions by using unique power resources and advanced cooling technologies to meet growing AI demands.

Anton Moldan, Senior Managing Director of Macquarie Asset Management commented:

“Applied Digital has a differentiated strategy with access to a unique near-term power portfolio across North America in markets attractive for computing needs which address the most demanding AI and other HPC applications at scale. The significant progress at the Ellendale HPC campus makes this a very compelling opportunity for us as well as for potential hyperscale customers. With our global experience as an owner and manager of data center platforms, we see this as highly attractive opportunity to help build an industry-leading HPC data center company well positioned in these high growth segments of the market.”