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Jim Cramer argues that investor caution, driven by passive investing, fear of obvious opportunities, and dot-com bubble scars, is causing them to miss significant gains in the AI sector. He highlights Snowflake’s surge as an example, noting that index funds exclude such individual stock success. Cramer contends today’s AI boom differs from the dot-com era, with profitable companies building real solutions. He urges investors not to wait for a downturn, as the AI trend has considerable room to grow.

Applied Materials CEO Gary Dickerson states the semiconductor industry is in its strongest period ever, driven by massive AI demand. He highlighted AI’s transformative impact on computing needs, leading to unprecedented demand for advanced chips and manufacturing equipment. Dickerson expressed confidence in sustained growth, noting visibility into demand forecasts extending to 2028. The company has doubled production capacity to meet escalating customer investments in AI infrastructure.

Texas now allows commercial driverless vehicles, mandating Level 4 self-certification. Waymo leads with 577 authorized robotaxis, while Tesla has 42. This contrasts with Tesla’s historically reported Level 2 systems, raising questions about their Level 4 claims for their new robotaxi service launched in June 2025. Tesla trails Waymo and other players like AV Ride and Zoox in authorized vehicle numbers in Texas.

Dell Technologies is experiencing a stock surge, coinciding with increased engagement with the administration. The company secured a $9.7 billion Pentagon contract and Michael Dell announced a $6.25 billion philanthropic commitment for “Trump Accounts.” Critics question the timing and optics of these events, suggesting potential influence given Dell’s strong market performance, driven by AI server demand.

Samsung Electronics’ stock surged following the announcement of global sample shipments for its new 12-layer HBM4E chip. This industry-first chip offers up to 16Gbps data transfer, enhanced energy efficiency, and improved thermal performance, crucial for AI applications. With a 48GB capacity, it represents a significant upgrade over its predecessor. Samsung plans further HBM portfolio expansion, aiming to solidify its position in the competitive AI memory market.

Waymo is deploying its new Ojai robotaxis to select passengers in key U.S. cities. This sixth-generation Waymo Driver system boasts improved performance in challenging weather and reduced manufacturing costs through Geely’s production. With significant investment and plans for thousands of Ojai units by year-end, Waymo aims to scale its autonomous ride-hailing service, targeting one million weekly trips and global expansion despite recent operational challenges.

US equities rose amid geopolitical optimism and moderating inflation, with the PCE index below expectations. Snowflake surged 35% on strong earnings, revealing a $6 billion commitment to AWS for AI infrastructure, boosting confidence in Amazon’s custom chips. Starbucks shows turnaround signs with increased afternoon traffic, presenting an attractive buying opportunity.

Meta Platforms is exploring new revenue streams to monetize its AI investments. Options include entering the public cloud market, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirming it’s “on the table” due to external interest in Meta’s compute capacity. Additionally, Meta is launching premium subscription tiers for its Family of Apps and Meta AI, offering enhanced features and paid access to its large language model. These initiatives aim to address investor concerns about capital expenditure and demonstrate a proactive monetization strategy.

IBM is investing $5 billion in a new cybersecurity offering, Project Lightwell, to address vulnerabilities in open-source software. Fueled by Anthropic’s AI model Mythos, the initiative aims to proactively identify and remediate security weaknesses, with early adoption by major financial institutions. This strategic move highlights IBM’s commitment to integrating AI with cybersecurity to protect critical digital infrastructure.

Anthropic has reached a $965 billion valuation following a $65 billion funding round, surpassing OpenAI. This surge is driven by the success of its AI coding assistant Claude Code and its new model, Claude Opus 4.8. The company also introduced Claude Mythos, a cybersecurity-focused AI. This significant funding positions Anthropic strongly amidst intense competition and potential IPOs from rivals.