Jim Cramer criticized Amazon for exploring a circular AI deal, comparing it to the risky speculative behavior of the dotcom bubble, warning investors to be cautious of such overhyped tech strategies.
The Bank of England warns that AI-related stock valuations are reaching levels comparable to the 2000 dotcom bubble, raising concerns about a potential market correction if investor optimism around AI diminishes, similar to past tech crashes.
The article warns that current AI stock valuations, driven by hype similar to the late 1990s dotcom bubble, may not be sustainable, highlighting the risks of overpaying for growth and the potential for a market correction, as seen in past tech crashes.
Nvidia's rapid rise in the stock market, driven by the AI boom, mirrors the dotcom era's surge with companies like Cisco. Despite Nvidia's impressive growth, concerns about overvaluation and potential market corrections loom, drawing parallels to past bubbles where initial excitement led to eventual market adjustments.
J.P. Morgan's quantitative strategists draw parallels between the current stock-market rally, dominated by Big Tech, and the dotcom bubble, citing a high level of concentration in the market. While there are differences in valuations and earnings growth between the two periods, the team warns of potential equity market drawdowns driven by weakness in the top 10 stocks, particularly in Big Tech, which has been outperforming. This analysis comes as the S&P 500 continues to reach record highs, with the top five stocks accounting for a significant portion of the market.