We recently published a list of Top 10 AI Stocks Trending On Wall Street. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stands against other top AI stocks trending on Wall Street.
The tech world may be steering in a new direction with the emergence of DeepSeek and the cheaper and more efficient models it promises. In the latest news, bulls from Europe have deemed that the sector may have further to run, despite the emergence of these Chinese copies. This news emerged after January 27, when the tech world witnessed a broad market sell-off driven by DeepSeek’s advancements, investors’ concerns regarding West’s huge investments in chipmakers and data centers, valuation risks, and increasing competition from alternative AI models. In short, DeepSeek sparked a rout in the tech world.
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With the emergence of these models, companies are readjusting their approaches, focusing more on efficiency rather than demand. Even big AI names such as OpenAI have been prompted to rethink their strategies. The AI startup is reportedly thinking of “figuring out a different open-source strategy” after DeepSeek released a lower-cost open-source AI model, Seeking Alpha reported Saturday. Moreover, OpenAI Chief Product Officer Kevin Weil recently unveiled that the company was considering open-sourcing older AI models. This reflects a broader industry shift toward efficiency and accessibility.
Nevertheless, since the sell-off, tech stocks have thankfully rebounded. European markets in particular are hitting new highs, Reuters reports. One economic theory, known as the “Jevons Paradox” seems to be the answer. According to the paradox, when a resource becomes more efficient to use, demand may increase rather than the other way around. This is because the price of using the resource drops.
“I hadn’t discussed it until Monday (last week), and then suddenly it’s everywhere. This paradox highlights one of the uncertainties at the moment,” said Jewell, flagging that a key question for European stock-pickers is whether data centres and their suppliers will be less in demand.”
-Helen Jewell, Chief Investment Officer at BlackRock Fundamental Equities, EMEA, as reported on Reuters.
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is a technology company that has recently launched Apple Intelligence, its personal intelligence system. On February 3rd, Bank of America reiterated the stock as “Buy” with a $265 price target on Apple. Discussing tariffs, the firm said Apple can minimize the effects by shifting its iPhone components manufacturing to India. The firm remained a buy on the stock due to its stable cash flows, earnings resiliency, and the growing use of AI on edge devices, such as iPhones and iPads.
The following day, on February 4th, Morgan Stanley reiterated the stock as “Overweight”. Analyst Erik Woodring has pointed out that Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) hasn’t taken any known actions to mitigate the 10% tariffs on goods from China. The company may be forced to raise iPhone prices, the firm noted. Based on estimates, these tariffs could equate to 3.5% headwinds on earnings per share.
“Therefore, the short answer is, barring any intervention from President Trump, Apple will be forced to pay a 10% tariff on products imported from China starting Tuesday”.
Even if the smaller production base in India is used to skirt the levy, India’s plant, which accounts for 13% of iPhone production, can’t support the 67 million iPhones Apple chips to the U.S. This is in case the tariffs have longevity, he said.
Overall, AAPL ranks 3rd on our list of top AI stocks trending on Wall Street. While we acknowledge the potential of AAPL as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than AAPL but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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