Investing in Intelligence: AI Stocks and Options

So our portfolios beat every analyst on Wall Street in 2024, but that's only because we went all in on AI stocks at the start of the year. In this episode we discuss our "reputational PNLs," which are calculated based on our takes on the show. We discuss our big AI winners and big AI losers of 2024 before discussing our 2024 acronyms and making 2025 acronyms. Oh yeah, and quantum computing. Note that this episode was recorded January 4, 2025 at 1pm. Thus, the bearish remarks on Rigetti Computing at the end of the show were made days before RGTI was cut in half by Jensen's lizard-embossed Tom Ford jacket. AI Stocks Discussed: IonQ (IONQ), NVIDIA ($NVDA), Rigetti Computing (RGTI), many others Please note our AI investing portfolio at https://investingintel.ai is now outdated and hasn't been updated in at least 6 months. Listen and watch weekly for the latest AI stock updates.

All in on APLD? In this episode we turn our attention to Applied Digital’s shift from its crypto roots to a future in high-performance AI data centers, following a notable investment from NVIDIA (NVDA). We explore how this pivot impacts the company’s growth prospects, examine whether the promise of GPU-fueled AI expansion can overcome razor-thin margins, and discuss why some AI small caps, like Soundhound, have recently soared. We also break down market rotations, with chip stocks lagging and software leaders surging, and consider what the latest geopolitical tensions and regulatory shifts could mean for AI investors. From evaluating bond ETFs as hedges to dissecting long-term strategies for emerging AI infrastructure plays, we provide context. Plus, we ponder how upcoming bans, global uncertainty, and shifting consumer behaviors may shape the next chapter of AI investing. AI Stocks Discussed: Applied Digital ($APLD), NVIDIA ($NVDA), Oracle ($ORCL) You can find our complete AI investing portfolio and all our top AI stock picks at https://investingintel.ai

Is Texas Instruments ($TXN) a Buy Amid the Semiconductor Downturn? In this episode, we dive deep into how the world’s largest analog chip maker, Texas Instruments, is navigating the cyclical semiconductor industry and the evolving AI landscape. We analyze Texas Instruments’ significant role in analog chip production, their exposure to the booming Chinese EV market, and discuss whether the optimistic revenue projections for 2025 and 2026 are already priced into the stock. We also continue the perilous experiment of incorporating ChatGPT’s insights into our stock picks, comparing its recommendations against our own analyses. We also touch upon recent movements in Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies following political events, and consider how geopolitical factors might affect AI investing and the semiconductor sector as a whole. AI Stocks Discussed: Texas Instruments ($TXN), On Semiconductor ($ON), NXP Semiconductors ($NXPI), ASML Holding ($ASML), NVIDIA ($NVDA), Super Micro Computer ($SMCI), Bitcoin ($BTC) You can find our complete AI investing portfolio and all our top AI stock picks at https://investingintel.ai

ChatGPT's o1-preview cohosted her first podcast to give her take on $ON Semi as an AI stock. o1-preview (codenamed "Ona") starts by analyzing Trump's recent picks and their potential impact on the stock market and overall economy. Before analyzing ON Semiconductor, Ona also gave us her take on SMCI and the looming delisting.  o1-preview did a great job analyzing $ON Semiconductor, crunching all the numbers on Yahoo Finance and also distilling an entire Morningstar report on $ON. Listen to the entire episode to see if ChatGPT's newest model rated $ON a buy as an AI investment or not. AI Stocks Discussed: ON Semiconductor ($ON), Super Micro Computer ($SMCI) You can find our complete AI investing portfolio and all our top AI stock picks at https://investingintel.ai

Is Cadence Design Systems ($CDNS) the next standout AI stock? We delve into how this leader in electronic design automation software is poised to capitalize on the AI and chip design surge. We analyze Cadence’s recent earnings blowout, their dominant position in analog chip design, and their impressive 19% year-over-year revenue growth coupled with high margins. Highlights include discussions on Cadence’s expansion into digital chip design, their competitive edge over Synopsys ($SNPS), and how AI is revolutionizing chip design automation. We also debate investment strategies, examining whether traditional valuation metrics like P/E ratios are the best tools for timing stock purchases in the fast-evolving AI sector. Our conversation explores the significance of revenue growth and margins over standard valuations, especially for companies driving AI innovation. Additionally, we touch upon the broader impact of Agentic AI on the job market and economy, and consider how upcoming political events might influence AI investing and the stock market as a whole. AI Stocks Discussed: Cadence Design Systems ($CDNS), Synopsys ($SNPS), Amazon ($AMZN), Super Micro Computer ($SMCI) You can find our complete AI investing portfolio and all our top AI stock picks at https://investingintel.ai