These bargain stocks will shine when AI trade falters, says Ariel's John Rogers

The runup in AI stocks is the "same situation" as the tech bubble of 1999-2000, said Ariel Investments' John Rogers.

These bargain stocks will shine when AI trade falters, says Ariel's John Rogers

TL;DR

  • Investors are overlooking quality companies poised for a breakout when the AI trade falters.
  • John Rogers compares the current AI market to the dot-com bubble burst, expecting a shift towards less flashy companies.
  • Many world-class consumer brands are currently undervalued, trading at less than 10x next year's earnings.
  • Recommended picks include health and wellness company OneSpaWorld, entertainment venues Madison Square Garden Entertainment and Sphere Entertainment, and food and beverage company J.M. Smucker.
  • These companies are expected to perform well as AI is unlikely to disrupt their business models.