In 2024, Apple's stock rose by 30% as it outperformed Microsoft, which increased by just 12% in value. But which AI stock is likely to be the better buy in 2025 and beyond: Apple or Microsoft?

The artificial intelligence (AI) trend has given big boosts to the share prices of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) over the past year. The massive demand for powerful chips capable of handling AI workloads in data centers has played a central role in driving those share price gains,

According to Bank of America, electricity demand for data centers is forecast to rise between 10% to 15% a year between now and 2030 and could make up 5% of all worldwide power demand in 2030. In order to meet growing power needs,

Most artificial intelligence ETFs have portfolios concentrated in stocks like Nvidia and Microsoft. The Ark Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF is an actively managed ETF. Top holdings include several smaller AI stocks many investors aren’t familiar with.