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May 28, 2024 10:29 AM - Parth Sanghvi
Shares of Dell Technologies (NYSE) soared to a record high on Friday, driven by a broader rally in companies focused on generative artificial intelligence applications. The surge in optimism for this transformative technology was fueled by strong quarterly results from AI heavyweight Nvidia (NASDAQ) earlier in the week.
Key Points:
Nvidia's Strong Performance: Nvidia's robust quarterly results and optimistic revenue forecast for the current quarter underscored the continued strength in customers' spending on generative AI technologies. This positive momentum extended to Dell Technologies, which has recently expanded its offerings with AI-oriented personal computers and powerful servers developed in collaboration with Nvidia.
New Opportunity for Dell: Analyst Bob O'Donnell of TECHnalysis Research emphasized the significance of AI as a new and timely opportunity for Dell. The company's strategic focus on AI-driven solutions has resonated well with investors, leading to a notable surge in its stock price.
Market Response: Dell shares surged by 6% to $162.82, reaching a record high and adding $6.6 billion to its market value. Despite paring some gains in the afternoon, Dell's stock has more than doubled year-to-date, reflecting strong investor confidence in the company's AI initiatives.
Benefit for Chip Companies: Analyst Akshara Bassi highlighted the expected benefits for chip companies, particularly from AI-related orders, driven by increased investments in cloud infrastructure. Cloud providers have indicated significant growth in capital expenditure for 2024, further fueling demand for AI chips.
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