Many big tech companies are spending heavily on developing artificial intelligence and building out data centers to support the megatrend.
Investors, however, remain unsure about most of those spending plans, sending many stocks lower in 2026 as capital expenditure and research and development budgets move higher
That’s created plenty of buying opportunities for investors looking to build positions in AI stocks. Even if you have just $150 to add to your portfolio, there are several great opportunities. One that stands out as a no-brainer right now is Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA).
Here’s why it’s worth a closer look. A tale of two businesses Alibaba is one of the largest e-commerce companies in China, but it’s struggling to compete with PDD Holdings and ByteDance’s growing social commerce through its Douyin app (China’s TikTok). It’s also spending heavily on building its quick-commerce business, which aims to deliver items and food within 30 minutes of ordering.