This Telecom Stock Could Be a Surprising Long-Term Winner as Artificial Intelligence Adoption Accelerates

2026-01-25 12:04:00 ET

In today's tech world, Nokia (NYSE: NOK) attracts relatively little attention. After the debut of Apple 's iPhone and the ensuing transition to smartphones wiped out its cellular phone business, the company redefined itself as a telecom hardware company. Because of that, it's far less on the minds of consumers -- and investors -- than it was when its handsets were ubiquitous.

However, a new partnership with Nvidia has reignited some Wall Street interest in the stock. It's a deal that could support Nokia's move into artificial intelligence (AI), foster a long-awaited recovery, and make the stock a long-term winner.

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