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Recent market trends indicate sizable gains for mega-cap tech companies. Stocks like Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Nvidia have profited from the current market conditions. Conversely, Tesla, Apple, and Alphabet are experiencing some investor hesitation linked to their progress in artificial intelligence.

Tesla, despite its significant market cap, has seen its stock price slightly decrease. Investors may be concerned about the company's ability to capitalize on its big bets. Nonetheless, Tesla, Apple, and Alphabet are viewed as potential long-term growth opportunities.

The overall stock market has shown recovery, with the S&P 500 up by nearly 4.4% year to date. However, the perceived underperformance in AI endeavors by Tesla, Apple, and Alphabet is leading to concerns.

Investors who choose to invest in Tesla, Apple, or Alphabet are essentially betting on these companies' ability to adapt and thrive in an AI-driven future, despite current apprehensions.