Apple is way too behind and does not have the AI technology to compete. The clock has struck 12, they need to acquire Perplexity or risk getting further behind,” Ives told Fo

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is one of the AI Stocks Making Waves on Wall Street. On July 9, Wedbush reiterated its “Outperform” rating on the stock and maintained its price target at $270.00. The rating affirmation reflects continued confidence in Apple’s potential.

Wedbush's Dan Ives said Apple should consider buying Perplexity and its AI search engine if it wants to catch up to its peers in the AI race.

Dan Ives, a well-known technology analyst at Wedbush Securities, stated that Apple is in advanced talks to acquire Perplexity, an AI-powered search engine startup backed by investors such as Nvidia and Jeff Bezos. He estimates the potential deal to be around $1.4 billion.

Wedbush said Perplexity is the "no brainer" deal to help launch Apple's ( NASDAQ: AAPL) AI strategy. The firm has an Outperform rating and $270 price target on Apple's stock.

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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) should acquire Perplexity AI Inc. to strengthen its artificial intelligence offerings, according to Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives, who called the potential acquisition a "no brainer.

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