Halftime Report The State of the AI Trade 11/17/25
Nov 17, 2025
A heated debate ignites over the future of the AI trade amidst surging hyperscaler spending. Investing strategies take center stage as high-quality AI names are favored over speculative stocks. The discussion reveals insights on NVIDIA's pivotal earnings report and its impact on tech momentum. Panelists weigh the sustainability of AI infrastructure amid capital expenditure concerns. Meanwhile, Bitcoin flounders and Ethereum shows signs of a potential rebound. Plus, key portfolio moves and an exploration of oversold stocks round out the conversation.
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AI CapEx Is Powering Tech Momentum
- The AI trade is driving heavy capital flows into tech, especially hyperscalers and mega-caps like Alphabet and NVIDIA.
- That capex tailwind may sustain markets even as some speculative names face pressure.
Prefer Cashflow Leaders Over Speculative Names
- If you invest in AI-related stocks, favor higher-quality names with strong cash flow and balance sheets.
- Use weakness in speculative names as opportunities to add to quality positions rather than chase momentum.
Credit Risks Lurk Behind The Equity Story
- Off-balance-sheet financing and heavy debt at some vendors raise credit concerns distinct from the equity narrative.
- That credit stress could become a bigger conversation into 2026 even if equities hold up.