Dan Ives: The AI arms race isn't slowing down, it's accelerating

CNBC Television | October 13, 2026 at 03:00 PM UTC
Bullish 85% Confidence
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Key Points

  • The current tech sell-off in Asia and the US is 'way overdone' despite 'nervousness' around memory stocks and AI build-out concerns.
  • AI demand is accelerating, with chip demand-to-supply at 13:1, and robust earnings season is expected to calm investor jitters.
  • Identifies Microsoft, Nvidia, Palo Alto Networks, and CrowdStrike as 'winners' to own.
  • Meta's new AI rollout is a 'game-changer' that will accelerate the AI 'arms race' and lead to monetization.

AI Summary

Dan Ives, Partner & Senior Managing Director at Yorkville Ives & Co., views the recent tech sell-off, particularly in chip and memory stocks, as 'overdone' and an 'opportunity'. He maintains a bullish outlook on the accelerating AI revolution, expecting strong earnings from hyperscalers and chip names to calm market nerves.

Model Analysis Breakdown

Model Sentiment Confidence
Gemini 2.5 Flash Bullish 85%
Consensus Bullish 85%