Microsoft Azure Miss To Lead To Dip In AI Stocks, But The Trade Remains Strong, Predicts Gene Munster — Increased Redmond Capex 'Good News' For Nvidia, TSMC
Portfolio Pulse from Kaustubh Bagalkote
Gene Munster of Deepwater Asset Management predicts a short-term decline in AI stocks due to Microsoft's Azure underperformance, but remains optimistic about the sector's long-term prospects. Microsoft's increased Capex is seen as beneficial for companies like Nvidia and TSMC in the long run.

July 31, 2024 | 1:56 am
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Apple's stock may experience a short-term dip due to the overall decline in AI stocks following Microsoft's Azure miss.
As part of the AI sector, Apple's stock may be affected by the general decline in AI stocks following Microsoft's Azure underperformance.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 50
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Alphabet's stock may experience a short-term dip due to the overall decline in AI stocks following Microsoft's Azure miss.
As part of the AI sector, Alphabet's stock may be affected by the general decline in AI stocks following Microsoft's Azure underperformance.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 50
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Alphabet's stock may experience a short-term dip due to the overall decline in AI stocks following Microsoft's Azure miss.
As part of the AI sector, Alphabet's stock may be affected by the general decline in AI stocks following Microsoft's Azure underperformance.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 50
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Meta Platforms' stock may experience a short-term dip due to the overall decline in AI stocks following Microsoft's Azure miss.
As part of the AI sector, Meta Platforms' stock may be affected by the general decline in AI stocks following Microsoft's Azure underperformance.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 50
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Microsoft's Azure underperformance is expected to lead to a short-term decline in its stock price. However, the company's increased Capex could benefit its long-term margins.
Azure's underperformance directly impacts Microsoft's stock in the short term. However, the significant increase in Capex suggests potential long-term benefits.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Nvidia is expected to benefit from Microsoft's increased Capex in the long term, despite a potential short-term dip in AI stocks.
Microsoft's increased Capex is likely to drive demand for Nvidia's products, benefiting the company in the long term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
TSMC is expected to benefit from Microsoft's increased Capex in the long term, despite a potential short-term dip in AI stocks.
Microsoft's increased Capex is likely to drive demand for TSMC's products, benefiting the company in the long term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 70