Welcome to the ‘AI burnout trade’ — as investors grow tired of debating tech’s promises

Reported by MarketWatch · Published 17 Oct 2026, 2:01 AM MYT (2 hr ago)

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AI is likely to pay off eventually, but investors are getting sick of all the hand-wringing over near-term returns, analysts say.

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Welcome to the ‘AI burnout trade’ — as investors grow tired of debating tech’s promises

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