Jim Cramer analyzes the market impact of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, leading to sharp declines in chip stocks like Nvidia and Broadcom. While uncertainty reigns, Cramer sees buying opportunities in these stocks. Healthcare stocks continue to rally, and Cramer highlights the potential for further upside in the sector.
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street . Markets are seeing a significant split today, with artificial intelligence-related stocks leading the decline as investors grapple with the implications of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek. There are heated debates and many unanswered questions surrounding DeepSeek's claims about its development with minimal investment.
A bearish view on chip stocks stems from the possibility that DeepSeek's model, if truly efficient, could prompt hyperscalers like Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet's Google to shift their focus towards developing similar models. If large language models become more efficient and require less computing power, hyperscalers might reduce their aggressive investments in chips from Nvidia and Broadcom, leading to the substantial decline observed in these two stocks. The impact on Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet remains unclear. If they scale back AI spending, profits could see a significant boost, potentially explaining Meta Platforms' upward trend. However, these companies must first replicate a more efficient model. Should they be penalized for investing billions in previous AI model development? Does the commoditization of AI threaten their business models? If fewer data centers are required, it negatively impacts companies like Eaton, a Club holding, along with Vertiv, another data center solutions provider, and anything tied to power generation like GE Vernova. Eaton has dropped about 15%, Vertiv is plummeting nearly 30%, and GE Vernova is down nearly 22%.Conversely, some argue that DeepSeek's advancements could be very bullish for chip demand. The logic is that if AI can be developed more efficiently, adoption and usage will increase, ultimately leading to higher chip demand. Increased adoption could benefit software developers with proven AI products, explaining Salesforce's strong performance as a top gainer in our portfolio and one of the best performers in the entire S&P 500. Ultimately, there is a lot of uncertainty. However, considering our three struggling stocks Monday – Nvidia, Broadcom, and Eaton – we lean towards buying rather than selling given their double-digit percentage decline. It's worth noting that with Monday's pullbacks, all three stocks are now trading well below the levels at which we recently trimmed our positions, a stark reminder that discipline often trumps conviction. Outside of DeepSeek's impact on the market, health care is experiencing a rally, benefiting our recent buys of Eli Lilly, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Danaher. It's also rewarding our patience with Abbott Laboratories and GE Healthcare, which we cashed in today. Abbott Labs, in particular, is trading at its highest levels since February 2022. This group of stocks was largely disliked last year, especially after the November presidential election and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. The healthcare comeback highlights how great uncertainty can create excellent buying opportunities.
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