Tesla (TSLA)'s Strength in AI and Robotics Drives Morgan Stanley's Bullish Outlook
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is one of the 12 AI Stocks Every Investor is Watching. On June 13, Morgan Stanley reiterated the stock as 'Overweight,' stating that the stock remains extremely well positioned in 'data, robotics, energy, AI, manufacturing, and supporting infrastructure.'
'While there are a growing number of US efforts to push the boundaries of physical AI, we struggle to think of any other company as well positioned as Tesla in terms of data, robotics, energy, AI, manufacturing and supporting infrastructure (from fleet fulfillment to communications network, etc).'
The firm believes that Tesla is well-positioned in data, robotics, energy, AI, manufacturing, and supporting infrastructure.
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is an automotive and clean energy company that leverages advanced artificial intelligence in its autonomous driving technology and robotics initiatives.
While we acknowledge the potential of TSLA as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
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