ADVFN US – Market Content Editor
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Capital Economics Warns AI Stock Decline Could Deepen as Earnings Forecasts Remain Elevated
Capital Economics has warned that the recent decline in artificial intelligence-related stocks could continue, as analysts’ earnings expectations for technology companies have yet to reflect growing concerns about the outlook for AI investment. In a research note published this week, the economic research firm highlighted a divergence between falling technology share prices and continued increases…
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Citi Downgrades US and Technology Stocks to Neutral, Upgrades European Equities Amid AI Concerns
Citi has reduced its tactical investment recommendations for US equities and technology stocks, citing concerns about investor positioning and weakening sentiment towards artificial intelligence, while upgrading its outlook for European shares outside the United Kingdom. The bank downgraded US equities, global technology stocks and European technology stocks from Overweight to Neutral. At the same time,…
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Citi Expects Data Center Construction Growth to Continue Despite Rising Costs and Regulatory Delays
Citi expects the expansion of data center infrastructure to continue despite rising construction expenses, additional regulatory requirements and higher financing costs following the US midterm elections, citing sustained demand for artificial intelligence computing capacity. In a research note published Wednesday, Citi strategist Steph Choe said additional permits, regulatory reviews and restrictions could extend development timelines…
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AI Stock Declines Leave Technology Sector as Key Driver of US Equity Market
The US stock market remains heavily influenced by technology shares despite recent declines in artificial intelligence-related companies, with the sector continuing to represent more than one-third of the S&P 500. A month of selling in technology and AI-linked stocks culminated this week in the S&P 500 information technology sector’s largest single-day decline in more than…
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Nvidia Leadership Crisis Raises Concerns Over AI Semiconductor Earnings and US Export Restrictions
The leadership crisis at Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has prompted concerns about the wider semiconductor industry, with Lynx Equity Strategies analyst KC Rajkumar warning that uncertainty surrounding artificial intelligence investment and US export policies could affect earnings expectations across the sector. In a research note titled “AI Semis: The Calm Before the Storm,” Rajkumar suggested that investors…
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Bank of America’s Hartnett Maintains Cautious Market Outlook Until Treasury Yields and Oil Prices Decline
Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett and his team have maintained a cautious outlook on financial markets, identifying lower Treasury yields, declining oil prices and a weaker US dollar as conditions needed before adopting a more favourable position on risk assets. The strategists said they intend to remain risk-off until crude oil falls below $70…
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Ranmore Fund Manager Warns of Risks in AI Stocks as Technology Companies Increase Capital Spending
Sean Peche, founder and portfolio manager of Ranmore Fund Management, has expressed a negative outlook on artificial intelligence-related equities, citing rising capital expenditure among major technology companies and concerns that investors may be placing too much emphasis on past share price performance. His comments follow recent volatility in technology stocks, including a decline in the…
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Nearly 60% of Large Companies Plan to Increase Use of Lower-Cost Open-Weight AI Models, Capgemini Study Finds
Nearly six in ten senior executives at large companies intend to increase their use of open-weight artificial intelligence models over the next 12 months as businesses seek to manage AI spending that has exceeded initial budgets, according to a study published by Capgemini on Thursday. The research found that 59% of executives reported AI expenditure…
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Chip Sell-Off Drags Nasdaq, Dow Edges Higher
U.S. stocks finished a volatile week on a mixed note Friday, as a renewed sell-off in semiconductor shares pulled the tech-heavy Nasdaq lower while the Dow managed a small gain. Investors continued to digest the fallout from Jensen Huang’s resignation as Nvidia’s CEO, along with a wholesale inflation report that reinforced expectations the Federal Reserve…
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Heliostar Presents Q3 2026 Financial and Operating Results with Record Mine Operating Earnings and Cash Balance
Q3 2026 Highlights: Vancouver, Canada – Heliostar Metals Ltd. (TSX: HSTR, OTCQX: HSTXF, FRA: RGG1) (“Heliostar” or the “Company”) reported unaudited financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 (“Q3”). Results are presented in US dollars, unless otherwise stated. Heliostar Metals Ltd. is a B2i Digital New and Notable company. Its…