In Q1 2026, the tech market fractured with software stocks plunging about 30% due to fears over AI's impact on software demand, while hardware and AI infrastructure ETFs saw strong inflows. Major tech firms plan to spend $720 billion on AI this year, but investors are cautious about long-term returns. Despite the selloff, institutional investors are buying software ETFs at lower valuations, seeing a potential buying opportunity. Meanwhile, hardware ETFs, especially those linked to semiconductors and AI infrastructure, continue to attract billions, reflecting a shift from speculative growth to more tangible tech investments.
The global social media analytics market is projected to grow from $11.38 billion in 2026 to $107.3 billion by 2035, at a compound annual growth rate of 25.16%. Growth is fueled by increased social media adoption, demand for business intelligence, an...
IBM reported it has struggled to keep up with a shift in corporate spending from software to data-center infrastructure, forecasting second-quarter earnings below analyst estimates. The company cited a significant reprioritization of capital expendit...
Tech investor Chamath Palihapitiya warned that the rising costs of artificial intelligence (AI) usage might negatively impact some companies' earnings. He highlighted that many CEOs and CFOs are unaware of the extent of AI-related spending, which cou...
IBM shares dropped over 23% following its Q2 earnings report, which showed profits and revenue below analyst expectations. CEO Arvind Krishna highlighted that the company's mainframe business, particularly the Z series with AI capabilities, underperf...
Micron reported impressive earnings and optimistic guidance, but its stock fell sharply due to concerns that its 86% gross margins and AI-driven memory price increases are unsustainable. The AI hardware sector, after rapid gains, is seeing profit-tak...
