Wedbush analyst Dan Ives has dismissed the recent DeepSeek-driven sell-off in AI stocks as a “tech AI head fake,” calling it a prime buying opportunity for long-term investors.
Why Ives is Unfazed by DeepSeek

Not a Real Threat: Ives argues that DeepSeek’s low-cost AI model does not change the long-term AI investment thesis.
Falling AI Costs are Good: He expects AI model costs to decline, ultimately benefiting computing power and AI adoption.
Comparison to an “Elementary School Project”: DeepSeek may appear groundbreaking, but underlying assistance—such as access to high-end GPUs—makes its claims less disruptive.

Bullish AI Outlook

$2 Trillion in AI Capex: Ives projects massive AI investments over the next three years.
No Change in Enterprise Spending: Major companies remain committed to AI budgets, showing no hesitation despite DeepSeek’s debut.
Key AI Players Remain Strong: Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) are well-positioned to maintain dominance.

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