Nvidia's leadership uncertainty could accelerate a shift toward alternative suppliers, Saxo Bank's chief investment strategist, Charu Chanana, writes in a note. AMD, Broadcom, Alphabet and Samsung are among potential beneficiaries, but actual market-share gains will take time, she says.
The bigger risk is disruption to the wider AI ecosystem, she adds. Rising debt financing, pressure on hyperscalers' free cash flow and regulatory uncertainty are already challenging the sustainability of AI spending.
This is a test for the AI trade, not necessarily the end of it, she adds. Investors should distinguish between companies benefiting from continued infrastructure spending and those generating sustainable returns from AI adoption, she says.
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