AAPL $343.46 +0.25% ▲ ACN $229.68 +0.71% ▲ ADBE $245.20 +0.74% ▲ ADEA $20.42 +1.24% ▲ ADIG $15.48 -1.40% ▼ ADP $288.90 +0.00% ▲ ADSK $239.90 -1.68% ▼ AEHR $60.60 +0.00% ▲ AEVA $10.03 -0.20% ▼ AGYS $109.90 -3.10% ▼ AI $11.32 +0.45% ▲ AIP $18.76 -0.05% ▼ ALAB $285.82 +0.64% ▲ ALKT $13.73 -3.51% ▼ ALNT $92.64 -4.48% ▼ AMBA $61.70 +0.26% ▲ AMBQ $49.88 +0.00% ▲ AMD $528.75 +0.32% ▲ AMPL $14.75 -6.82% ▼ AMZN $250.00 +0.41% ▲ ANET $176.98 +0.40% ▲ AOSL $21.75 APLD $18.05 -0.06% ▼ APP $266.13 +0.06% ▲ APPN $41.17 -6.00% ▼ APPS $9.56 +0.42% ▲ ARM $227.80 +0.35% ▲ ARRY $3.43 -4.30% ▼ ARW $214.61 -2.43% ▼ ASML $1,641.52 +0.07% ▲ AAPL $343.46 +0.25% ▲ ACN $229.68 +0.71% ▲ ADBE $245.20 +0.74% ▲ ADEA $20.42 +1.24% ▲ ADIG $15.48 -1.40% ▼ ADP $288.90 +0.00% ▲ ADSK $239.90 -1.68% ▼ AEHR $60.60 +0.00% ▲ AEVA $10.03 -0.20% ▼ AGYS $109.90 -3.10% ▼ AI $11.32 +0.45% ▲ AIP $18.76 -0.05% ▼ ALAB $285.82 +0.64% ▲ ALKT $13.73 -3.51% ▼ ALNT $92.64 -4.48% ▼ AMBA $61.70 +0.26% ▲ AMBQ $49.88 +0.00% ▲ AMD $528.75 +0.32% ▲ AMPL $14.75 -6.82% ▼ AMZN $250.00 +0.41% ▲ ANET $176.98 +0.40% ▲ AOSL $21.75 APLD $18.05 -0.06% ▼ APP $266.13 +0.06% ▲ APPN $41.17 -6.00% ▼ APPS $9.56 +0.42% ▲ ARM $227.80 +0.35% ▲ ARRY $3.43 -4.30% ▼ ARW $214.61 -2.43% ▼ ASML $1,641.52 +0.07% ▲

If I Could Only Buy 1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Before the Market Crashes, It Would Be This One

October 19, 2026 · by TPW Pipeline

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been one of the biggest drivers of the stock market’s rally over the last few years. While this enthusiasm has propelled the S&P 500 to record highs, there’s a growing concern that investors may be getting ahead of themselves.

The S&P 500 Shiller CAPE ratio, which measures stock valuations against 10 years of inflation-adjusted earnings, is hovering above 41. Readings this elevated are extremely rare, raising questions about whether the market is due for a correction. After several years of exceptional returns, investors should think about what stocks they want to own if sentiment suddenly changes.

During downturns, I prefer companies with established competitive advantages, diversified revenue streams, and enough financial flexibility to keep investing while weaker competitors fall behind. This is why Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) is near the top of my shopping list.

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