Goldman says play defense with these stocks if you're worried about the AI bull failing
These defensive stocks, some of which have lagged, could be ready rally as investors bail on AI trade.
On Monday, AI-linked stocks rebounded after a sharp sell-off the previous week, as government bond yields declined and crude oil prices softened. CoreWeave experienced a positive shift following an upgrade from Goldman Sachs. Its shares rose by 2.4 percent in a volatile session, after experiencing a 25% drop last week due to concerns over its $50 billion debt, which ignited uncertainty and led to a global sell-off in AI and tech stocks.
Thomas Hayes, chairman at Great Hill Capital, noted that the situation will persist, presenting an ongoing tug-of-war between optimism and skepticism. Goldman Sachs raised CoreWeave's rating to 'buy' from 'neutral', citing the company's limited computing capacity and competitive advantage over other neocloud firms, which could boost its annual recurring revenue per megawatt over the next two years.
The brokerage believed the recent decline presents an attractive investment opportunity. Meanwhile, CoreWeave's bond maturing in 2031 witnessed a 19.5 basis points decrease in yield, settling at 15.13 percent, down from over 16 percent the previous week, according to Tradeweb data. Nebius Group, a rival neocloud firm, climbed 3.4 percent following a drop of more than 31 percent over the past week.
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