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AI propelled the stock prices of tech companies: MSFT, AMZN, NVDA, and GOOG

Oct 29, 2024
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Table of Contents
  • 1. Microsoft’s AI Innovations Poised to Boost MSFT Stock
  • 2. Amazon AI Fuels Investment in Small Modular Reactors
  • 3. Nvidia's market cap soared amid ai demands
  • 4. Google is reportedly developing ‘Jarvis’ AI

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Artificial Intelligence has pushed the stock prices of tech giants like Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), Nvidia (NVDA), and Google (GOOG, GOOGL) to new heights this year. However, alongside this surge in stock values, the technology that companies claim will transform our lives is also significantly increasing energy consumption.
 


Microsoft’s AI Innovations Poised to Boost MSFT Stock


Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) is making waves with its bold expansion into artificial intelligence (AI), generating significant innovation and attracting investor attention. As AI increasingly shapes its business strategy, Microsoft’s stock is poised to gain from these advancements. Recent progress in Azure AI, the wider adoption of AI-driven tools like Copilot, and its strategic collaboration with OpenAI have positioned Microsoft as a leader in the AI revolution.

Microsoft’s financial health is strong, boasting a market cap of $3.19 trillion and annual revenues of $245.12 billion. The company has an impressive operating margin of 44.64%, underscoring its efficiency in converting revenue into profit. Additionally, Microsoft’s robust balance sheet features a Debt-to-Revenue ratio of just 0.27, demonstrating its effective management of financial obligations.

With a strategic focus on AI, the outlook for MSFT stock is bright. Through initiatives like Office 365 Copilot, Azure AI, and its innovative partnership with OpenAI, Microsoft is well-positioned to leverage the increasing demand for AI solutions. As AI becomes more integral to its operations, MSFT stock is expected to continue performing well, making it an appealing choice for long-term investors.
 


Amazon AI Fuels Investment in Small Modular Reactors


Last week, Google signed a deal to purchase power from Kairos Power’s small modular reactors, with Google saying the first reactor should be online by 2030, with plants expected to be deployed in regions to power Google’s data centers, though Kairos didn’t provide exact locations.

Just two days later, Amazon announced its investment in three companies—Energy Northwest, X-energy, and Dominion Energy—to develop small modular reactors (SMRs). The plan involves Energy Northwest utilizing X-energy's technology to construct SMRs in Washington State, while Amazon and Dominion Energy will explore building an SMR near Dominion’s existing North Anna Power Station in Virginia.

Amazon.com (AMZN) started 2024 as a favorite among Wall Street analysts, who are optimistic that rising AI demand will enhance the tech giant's cloud business, while its retail sector works to improve profitability. However, as the third quarter earnings report approaches on Thursday, Amazon's stock performance this year has been inconsistent.

Since then, Amazon's stock has recovered but remains below its summer highs. This comes despite accelerating revenue growth from Amazon Web Services and year-over-year improvements in retail margins, which analysts had anticipated.
 


Nvidia's market cap soared amid ai demands


Nvidia briefly overtook Apple as the world’s most valuable company, driven by relentless demand for its AI chips. With this momentum, Team Green is on track to solidify its position as the market leader.

On Friday, Nvidia's market cap surged to $3.53 trillion during trading, surpassing Apple's $3.52 trillion valuation. While Apple’s shares ended the day with a modest 0.4 percent gain, Nvidia closed 0.8 percent higher at a market cap of $3.47 trillion, just shy of Apple’s value. This shift pushed Microsoft from its long-held second place, with the Redmond giant finishing Friday at a $3.18 trillion valuation, up 0.8 percent.

Previously recognized mainly as a provider of graphics processors for gaming computers, Nvidia has evolved into a leader in AI chip manufacturing. Its processors now drive the data-intensive AI models used by Microsoft, Google, Meta, and others, facing minimal competition. As a result, Nvidia's stock has skyrocketed by an impressive 190 percent this year, elevating CEO Jensen Huang among the world’s wealthiest individuals.
 


Google is reportedly developing ‘Jarvis’ AI


Google is reportedly on the verge of launching an AI agent designed to operate a web browser and assist users with automating daily tasks. According to The Information, the project, codenamed Project Jarvis, could be ready for a preview as early as December. Sources indicate that Jarvis functions by capturing frequent screenshots of a user's computer screen, interpreting the images, and executing actions such as clicking buttons or entering text in response to commands.

The news of Jarvis comes days after Anthropic introduced a similar but seemingly more expansive feature for its Claude AI, which it says has been equipped with computer skills so it can “use a wide range of standard tools and software programs designed for people.” That’s available now in a public beta.

For years, investors and start-ups thought it was impossible to compete with Google Search. The company had a virtual monopoly in search engines (greater than 90% market share) and an immense war chest to push out any small competitors. The company finds itself in a challenging situation. On one hand, potential profits are at an all-time high; on the other, it faces multiple monopoly lawsuits and increasing competition from AI startups. As a result, Alphabet's stock has dropped 14.6% from its peak reached just a few months ago.
 



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  • 1. Microsoft’s AI Innovations Poised to Boost MSFT Stock
  • 2. Amazon AI Fuels Investment in Small Modular Reactors
  • 3. Nvidia's market cap soared amid ai demands
  • 4. Google is reportedly developing ‘Jarvis’ AI

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