🤖 AI Stocks: major names investors are watching

• NVIDIA

— Often viewed as the core AI infrastructure company because its GPUs power large AI systems and data centers. Recent results continued showing very strong AI-driven revenue growth.

Microsoft

— Combines cloud computing, enterprise software, and AI products. Heavy AI infrastructure spending remains a major theme.

Broadcom

— Growing around custom AI chips and networking hardware used in large data centers. AI revenue growth has been a major market focus.

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)

— Competing in AI accelerators and high-performance chips, with increasing attention from investors.

Palantir Technologies

— More software-focused, using AI platforms for governments and businesses rather than primarily selling chips. Current theme: AI leadership is broadening beyond just chip makers. Companies providing cloud services, networking, and AI software are also attracting attention. At the same time, some investors are questioning whether AI spending can keep growing at its current pace.

🇨🇦 Canadian stocks: large companies commonly followed

• Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
• — Canada’s largest bank; often viewed as a major indicator of Canadian financial strength.
• Shopify
• — One of Canada’s largest technology companies, with continued focus on e-commerce tools and AI features.
• Canadian National Railway (CN)
• — Frequently watched because rail activity can reflect broader economic trends.
• Enbridge
• — Large energy infrastructure company tied to pipeline and energy transport activity.
• Constellation Software

• — A Canadian technology company that acquires and operates software businesses.

Current Canadian themes

• Financial stocks remain important because banks are a large part of Canadian indexes.
• Technology exposure is smaller than the U.S., but names like Shopify and Constellation have drawn attention.
• Energy and commodity prices still heavily influence the Canadian market.

Plain-English summary

• AI stocks: the big story is still data centers, chips, and AI software growth.
• Canadian stocks: banks, energy, and a smaller group of large tech companies continue to drive much of the market.

This is general information only and not financial advice. For personal guidance, please talk to a licensed professional.