Pershing Square Allocates 40% to AI Stocks, Amazon Shares Rise 0.6%
Pershing Square Capital Management has allocated nearly 40% of its portfolio into three AI leaders, with Alphabet at just over 14%, a fresh Amazon position and a $1.8 billion Meta Platforms stake as of Q4 2025. National Safety Council projects U.S. traffic deaths falling 12% to 37,810 in 2025, driving a 0.6% rise in Amazon shares.
1. Pershing Square AI Investment
Pershing Square Capital Management now holds nearly 40% of its assets in three AI-focused companies. Alphabet accounts for just over 14% of the portfolio, Meta Platforms holds $1.8 billion as of Q4 2025, and a new stake in Amazon reflects Ackman’s conviction in their AI positioning despite heightened valuation and execution risks.
2. Share Reaction to Safety Data
Preliminary analysis from the National Safety Council estimates U.S. motor vehicle deaths will drop 12% to 37,810 in 2025, even as miles driven increased by 0.9%. Amazon shares rose 0.6% on the projection, suggesting investors view improved roadway safety as a positive for delivery operations and logistics efficiency.