Top AI stocks highlighted by Steven Cress

Steven Cress, Head of Quantitative Strategies, has identified five top AI stocks that show strong momentum and high earnings growth potential despite recent market volatility and U.S.-China trade tensions. These stocks have returned an average of 26% year-to-date and have an average forward P/E ratio of 22.8. Cress notes that these AI-leveraging stocks have demonstrated remarkable resilience in volatile markets, supported by solid fundamentals. With over 30 years of experience in equity research, quantitative strategies, and portfolio management, Cress brings deep knowledge to analyzing these stocks. “I’m dedicated to removing emotional biases from investment decisions,” Cress explains. I use a data-driven approach and sophisticated algorithms to simplify investment research. Cress previously founded and led CressCap Investment Research, which was acquired in 2018. He has also managed a quant hedge fund and run a proprietary trading desk at Morgan Stanley. This extensive background gives him a strong foundation for insights on a range of investment topics.

Top AI stocks’ resilience analyzed

The U.S. dollar hit a three-year low on Thursday as trade tensions between the U.S. and China eased. However, reciprocal tariff fears sparked some panic selling, causing many high-flying AI stocks from 2023 and 2024 to pull back sharply. Despite this volatility, Cress believes the fundamentals of these top AI stocks remain strong. His five highlighted stocks are well-positioned to power innovations in artificial intelligence. Cress himself holds a beneficial long position in the shares of CLS. His opinions in the article are his own, and he is not being compensated for them. This information does not constitute a recommendation or personal investment advice. As always, investors should consider their own financial situation before making any investment decisions.