Upstart Holdings (NASDAQ: UPST) has been on a roller coaster since its initial public offering (IPO) in 2020. The lender, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), aims to democratize borrowing for a wide range of consumers.

According to Bank of America, electricity demand for data centers is forecast to rise between 10% to 15% a year between now and 2030 and could make up 5% of all worldwide power demand in 2030. In order to meet growing power needs,

Artificial intelligence continued to be a driving force behind stock market returns in 2024. Here are some of the stocks that have benefited the most.

Palantir Technologies ( PLTR -2.52%) had an explosive 2024, reporting its highest profit ever, joining the S&P 500, and seeing its shares surge 340%. But the stock may have farther to go, possibly this year but particularly over the long term.

Rather than focusing on quarterly earnings beats or temporary market sentiment, my investment strategy centers on identifying companies that can compound value over many years or even decades. While many view the current AI boom skeptically,