Artificial intelligence (AI) investing experienced a shakeup at the end of January with the release of DeepSeek's R1 model. This model was reported to have been trained far more cheaply than its U.S. counterparts and performed similarly in some areas. This caused a short-term panic in some AI stocks, but some have recovered.

Below is an analysis of the top AI stocks for February 2025, screened for best value, fastest growth, and most momentum. All stocks are listed on the Nasdaq or New York Stock Exch

The technology sector is projected to experience significant growth in 2025, with worldwide IT spending expected to reach approximately $5.61 trillion, marking a 10% increase from 2024. Key drivers of this growth include substantial investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services,