What's been the most important driver behind the continued bull market? A good case can be made that it's artificial intelligence (AI). Each member of the so-called "Magnificent Seven" stocks is heavily focused on AI.

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 revolved around AI. If not, it’s all that exhibitors could show. Talking about the highlight of the show, it was undoubtedly the keynote from Jensen Huang.

Artificial intelligence has been a hot market throughout 2024. AI fueled the surge in share price for companies such as Nvidia, which saw its stock rise nearly 180% over the past year through Dec. 31.

Nvidia ( NVDA 3.10%), Palantir Technologies ( PLTR 3.65%), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ( TSM -1.53%), Amazon ( AMZN 2.39%), and Broadcom ( AVGO 3.50%) are all top choices for excellent AI stock picks in 2025.

Likewise, investment firm Macquarie expects software stock fundamentals to “remain generally positive in 2025," although "potentially accompanied by bouts of volatility." Related: Bank of America reveals top technology stock pick for 2025 "We expect positive sentiment to persist,

Artificial intelligence (AI) continued to be a major investment theme in 2024, driving tech stocks to record highs as companies continued to pour millions into the emerging technology. With no signs of slowing down,

Artificial intelligence (AI) isn't just a trend that will disappear in the next few years. AI is fundamentally how we do business, and the impacts will be felt for decades to come