Justin Bergner Picks GOOGL & AMZN as AI Optimism Meets Reality

Justin Bergner says AI-driven earnings gains are masking weak free cash flow as volumes thin. He highlights opportunities in Alphabet (GOOGL) and Amazon (AMZN), which are competing with traditional defensives. Bergner also sees upside in Merck (MRK) and Belden (BDC) despite near-term concerns.

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