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Artificial Intelligence Stocks: The 10 Best AI Companies

Artificial intelligence, automation and robotics are disrupting virtually every industry. In recent years, the world has gotten a firsthand look at remarkable advances in AI technology, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT AI chatbot, Google’s Gemini AI model and DeepSeek’s AI assistant.

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Whether it be machine learning, large language models, smart applications and appliances, digital assistants, synthetic media software or autonomous vehicles, companies that aren’t investing in AI products and services risk becoming obsolete. Countless companies stand to benefit from AI, but a handful of stocks have AI and automation as a central part of their businesses. Here are 10 of the best AI stocks to buy, according to Argus:

Stock Implied upside
Microsoft Corp. (ticker: MSFT) 27%
Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) 17%
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL) 5%
Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) 40%
Meta Platforms Inc. (META) 29%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSM) 20%
ASML Holding NV (ASML) 13%
Adobe Inc. (ADBE) 42%
International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) 11%
Arista Networks Inc. (ANET) 30%

Microsoft Corp. (MSFT)

Microsoft has invested more than $13 billion in OpenAI and has integrated ChatGPT into its Bing search engine. Microsoft has also combined all its AI copilots into a single AI experience called Microsoft Copilot. In October, OpenAI completed a restructuring process that includes Microsoft taking a 27% ownership stake in OpenAI’s new public benefit corporation called OpenAI Group PBC. Analyst Joseph Bonner says generative AI demand is still outpacing supply, and Microsoft is continuing to invest in AI technology and cloud services to maintain its growth trajectory. Argus has a “buy” rating and $620 price target for MSFT stock, which closed at $487.10 on Dec. 29.

Nvidia Corp. (NVDA)

High-end chipmaker Nvidia provides the massive processing power needed to run advanced AI applications. Nvidia has been one of the best-performing stocks in the entire market in recent years, and it’s largely due to the company’s AI exposure. In September, Nvidia announced a new AI infrastructure deal with the U.K. that includes scaling up U.K. factories by adding up to 120,000 Nvidia Blackwell graphics processing units. Analyst Jim Kelleher says Nvidia has unmatched, transformative AI technology, and the stock still has significant upside ahead. Argus has a “buy” rating and $220 price target for NVDA stock, which closed at $188.22 on Dec. 29.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL)

Google and YouTube parent company Alphabet uses AI and automation in virtually every facet of its business, from ad pricing to content promotion to Gmail spam filters. Google launched its Bard AI chatbot in March 2023 and its Gemini general AI model in December 2023. In September, Google announced it was rolling out Gemini in its Chrome browsers on mobile devices and PCs, allowing Chrome users to ask Gemini for help with tasks such as understanding websites and managing internet browsing. Bonner says Alphabet’s AI services are gaining traction. Argus has a “buy” rating and $330 price target for GOOGL stock, which closed at $313.56 on Dec. 29.

Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN)

Amazon has integrated AI into every aspect of its business, including its targeted advertisements, its marketplace search and recommendation algorithms and its Amazon Web Services. Amazon offers a range of AI and machine learning services to its AWS cloud customers, including advanced text analytics, automated code reviews and chatbots. In November, Amazon announced a $38 billion deal with OpenAI to provide the company access to AWS data center infrastructure. Kelleher says Amazon is investing aggressively to become a major player in the AI cloud services space. Argus has a “buy” rating and $325 price target for AMZN stock, which closed at $232.07 on Dec. 29.

Meta Platforms Inc. (META)

Meta Platforms is a market leader in social media and online advertising and is the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and other platforms. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has prioritized building AI infrastructure and developing AI features for Meta’s platforms with the long-term goal of providing personal superintelligence for the company’s billions of users. In November, Meta announced a new initiative to invest $600 billion in U.S. AI infrastructure over the next three years. Bonner says Meta is already capitalizing on AI advancements in ad targeting. Argus has a “buy” rating and $850 price target for META stock, which closed at $658.69 on Dec. 29.

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSM)

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is the world’s largest pure-play semiconductor foundry. Taiwan Semi manufactures all the advanced AI semiconductors for Nvidia and other AI chipmakers. In November, TSMC reported 25% revenue growth, which was fueled by demand for AI chips. Kelleher says Taiwan Semi will benefit from generative AI technology becoming more mainstream in coming years. He says AI-driven growth in high-performance computing is still in the very early stages, and Taiwan Semi is building major foundries in the U.S. to help offset the impact of tariffs. Argus has a “buy” rating and $360 price target for TSM stock, which closed at $300.92 on Dec. 29.

ASML Holding NV (ASML)

ASML produces photolithography systems and other processing equipment used in semiconductor fabrication. ASML is the only major producer of the extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography equipment necessary to produce advanced AI chips. Taiwan Semiconductor and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (005930.KS) are two of ASML’s largest customers. In December, Intel Corp. (INTC) installed its first commercial High-Numerical Aperture EUV tool critical for producing the next generation of AI processors, which happened to be the ASML Twinscan EXE:5200B. Kelleher says AI and premium-tier device demand have supported ASML’s revenue growth and margin expansion. Argus has a “buy” rating and $1,200 price target for AMSL stock, which closed at $1,066.00 on Dec. 29.

Adobe Inc. (ADBE)

Adobe produces creative content software and other applications used for marketing and e-commerce. The company’s Firefly generative machine learning model is generating customer interest across Photoshop, Illustrator and other platforms. Adobe has also applied its Sensei AI and machine learning technology to its Adobe Analytics, Campaign and Target products. In December, Adobe announced a multi-year partnership with AI video leader Runway aimed at developing exclusive, specialized AI video capabilities. Bonner says Adobe is rapidly innovating in the generative AI space to fend off disruption and maintain profitability. Argus has a “buy” rating and $500 price target for ADBE stock, which closed at $353.16 on Dec. 29.

International Business Machines Corp. (IBM)

For years, IBM has been developing ways to adapt its AI supercomputer Watson to revolutionize health care, finance, law and academia. IBM’s portfolio of Watson AI solutions includes applications to improve customer service, automate workflow processes and predict outcomes. IBM’s Watson Studio even helps enterprise customers build AI applications. In December, IBM announced an $11 billion acquisition deal for Confluent, a data streaming platform that IBM says will bolster its AI offerings as reliance on AI agents accelerates. Kelleher says IBM is well positioned for the AI technology age. Argus has a “buy” rating and $340 price target for IBM stock, which closed at $305.74 on Dec. 29.

Arista Networks Inc. (ANET)

Arista Networks supplies cloud networking solutions to internet companies, cloud services providers and enterprise data centers. Arista’s high-performance cloud networking solutions and high-throughput data center switches are necessary to provide the processing power required for intensive AI workloads. In November, Arista announced it would be strengthening its partnership with cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks Inc. (PANW) to deliver secure, modern AI and data center networks that leverage Arista’s AI for networking expertise and Palo Alto’s next-generation firewalls. Kelleher says Arista provides optimal networking platforms for AI applications. Argus has a “buy” rating and $175 price target for ANET stock, which closed at $134.15 on Dec. 29.

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Update 12/30/25: This story was previously published at an earlier date and has been updated with new information.

Trump says documents show voting vulnerabilities, China meddling and fraud

U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Iraq Ali al-Zaidi, in the Oval Office of the White House on July 14, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump, in a primetime address on Thursday, announced he has declassified a slew of documents he claims reveal vulnerabilities in America's elections systems, election fraud and interference in elections by China, and ordered the Department of Justice to prosecute those believed to be involved."America is back and doing really well, but we still have a major challenge that must be urgently addressed because no country can be great without fair and honest elections, you have to trust your country," Trump said. "Because if there can be no trust, there can be no greatness, and that's very simple: no trust, no greatness."But throughout the more than 20-minute speech, the president did not provide specific evidence that the election outcome, or any votes, were altered in the 2020 election, despite his repeated claims that the election was "stolen" or "rigged."Trump has long pushed debunked conspiracy theories to claim that his 2020 election loss was fraudulent.The president's speech led to his main argument: he wants Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, his sweeping elections reform bill that Senate Majority Leader John Thune has repeatedly said does not have enough Republican votes to pass.  In his remarks, the president said that he would immediately declassify the release of "critical intelligence, revealing shocking vulnerabilities in our election infrastructure."According to the president, the documents focus on what he said were a number of areas of concern, including claims that China "compromised" election data during the 2020 election, and attempts to downplay the extent of China's efforts.Trump argued that the intelligence community suppressed information about China accessing 220 million voter files and trying to turn American opinion against him in the run-up to the 2020 election.The president also accused the "deep-state" of keeping information about election meddling from him.Trump claimed that U.S. intelligence agencies learned that tens of millions of voters' data in 18 states had been "bought, stolen, or hacked" by China, and that the intelligence community deliberately kept this information from him while he was president.Trump's remarks asserting that the Chinese undertook a far more ambitious role in attempting to dictate the outcome of the 2020 election goes beyond what U.S. intelligence community has previously assessed.In March 2021, two months into the Biden administration, a declassified "Intelligence Community Assessment" (ICA)  that was produced at the end of Trump's first term publicly acknowledged the belief among some intelligence officials that "China took at least some steps to undermine former President Trump's reelection chances." But the ICA said any such actions were "primarily through social media and official public statements and media," not through interference with "election processes."Further, the ICA said that while China was "probably" trying "to gather information on U.S. voters and public opinion; political parties, candidates and their staffs; and senior government officials," the more reliable intelligence indicated that such efforts were not actually intended to undermine Trump but instead to "predict electoral outcomes and to inform its efforts to influence US policy toward China under either election outcome."The heavily redacted documents released by the White House on Thursday do not appear to back up Trump's assertions, instead containing scattershot intelligence that descries efforts to obtain -- but not alter -- voter records and to conduct social media activity to sow social discord.One heavily-redacted document titled "200M Voter Records Compromised. repeatedly references personally identifiable information being compromised. This information includes names, phone numbers and addresses -- which can also be found from many other sources.In another series of near-completely redacted memos, words such as "state voter registration data" and "personal identifiable information" appear between large blocks of black redaction markings. It is impossible to surmise the meaning of these records without context, but they appear to point to some Chinese efforts to gather American voter data, much of which is publicly available.Notably, these memos document Chinese activities ahead of both the 2020 and 2024 presidential elections.Elsewhere in his remarks, Trump alleged that former Justice Department officials slow-walked an investigation in Michigan that involved the submission of voter registration applications that had forged signatures and other indications of fraudulent applications. Trump called on FBI Director Kash Patel to look into whether any charges can still be brought.Local media at the time said that a state-level investigation was halted so the FBI could continue with a related investigation. It's unclear why no federal charges were ever brought or if federal charges were warranted.At the time, state officials said that the fact that the fraudulent applications were detected shows that the system worked.The president also said the documents released Thursday include a Department of Homeland Security report he called "stunning," alleging approximately 278,000 non-citizens were included on voter rolls.In the documents released by the White House, the DHS report that alleged 250,000 noncitizen voters on the rolls came from a review of "public voter files" that appear to have come from four states: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Nevada. DHS did not provide any methodology about how it reached that number, nor does it specify what "public voter files" it reviewed.DHS acknowledged it did not have access to those states' voter rolls, and alleges that in the 10 states that provided the federal government access to their rolls, the agency found 28,000 noncitizen voters.  Findings from the conservative-leaning Heritage Foundation have found only around 100 verified instances of non-citizen voting going back two decades.-ABC News' Lucien Bruggeman and Mike Levine contributed to this report.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
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