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8 great stocks that have nothing to do with AI.

This video discusses eight stocks that are not directly tied to the AI trend, offering investors alternative opportunities. The strategist highlights companies with strong fundamentals that are less correlated with the current AI semiconductor market, suggesting these could be safer bets as the AI trade potentially cools down.

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NEENeutralMedium ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

NextEra Energy is favored for its combination of steady utility demand from Florida Power & Light and growth potential in renewable energy, offering a stable yet upside-potential investment.

MRKNeutralMedium ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Merck is highlighted as a pharmaceutical play with good momentum, a large portfolio of drugs and vaccines including Keytruda, and a history of meeting earnings expectations.

KONeutralMedium ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Coca-Cola is a classic defensive stock, though the creator notes that defensive sectors like consumer staples are now a smaller part of the S&P 500.

CVXNeutralMedium ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Chevron, alongside Exxon Mobil, is a high-quality energy major recommended for stable exposure and dividend yield.

XOMNeutralMedium ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Exxon Mobil is a high-quality energy major recommended for stable exposure, benefiting from upward sector revisions and providing dividend yield.

COSTNeutralMedium ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Costco is a strong platform company in consumer retail, with a significant portion of profit from membership fees and exposure to a wealthier consumer.

JNJBullishMedium ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Johnson & Johnson is favored as healthcare stocks have underperformed, and J&J offers a low correlation to the AI semiconductor trade.

WMTBullishHigh ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Walmart is highlighted as a primary AI productivity beneficiary due to its potential for increased net margins driven by technology in predicting customer and employee behavior.

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