Squawk on the Street Computers Hacked at Treasury Department, Top Tech Picks for 2025 12/31/24
Dec 31, 2024
Dan Ives, a prominent analyst at Wedbush Securities, shares his insights on the tech industry's bullish future, particularly in AI. He discusses market dynamics as 2024 wraps up, forecasting both challenges and opportunities. Ives emphasizes strategic portfolio management and the rising significance of small-cap firms. The conversation also touches on cybersecurity threats affecting the Treasury and their implications. As the year ends, Ives reflects on consumer trends, especially among Gen Z, hinting at potential interest rate changes shaping the retail landscape.
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Market Outlook
- The stock market is expected to have more moderate returns in the future.
- Current market valuations suggest limited potential for further expansion.
Tech Transition Comparison
- The current technological transition is comparable to the late 90s internet boom.
- However, current valuations, while high, are not as extreme as the dot-com era.
Private AI Boom
- Many high-value AI companies, like XAI and Databricks, are remaining private.
- This limits public market investors' access to potentially high-growth opportunities.