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19 Jul 2026, 07:40 UTC · 14h ago

Earnings From Taiwan Semiconductor and ASML Show Soaring Demand, So Why Are AI Stocks Falling? (And Here's What Investors Should Do Next.

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Earnings From Taiwan Semiconductor and ASML Show Soaring Demand, So Why Are AI Stocks Falling? (And Here's What Investors Should Do Next.

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Tech giants are projected to spend nearly $700 billion this year on AI infrastructure. — Huge capital expenditure signals massive demand for AI hardware and services, benefiting suppliers like Nvidia and TSMC.
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TSMC and ASML recently reported earnings that beat estimates and indicated soaring demand for AI chips. — Fundamental strength in the 'picks and shovels' of AI confirms the growth story remains intact despite price volatility.
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Investors are rotating out of high-growth AI stocks into 'safer' defensive sectors like pharmaceuticals due to geopolitical tension and U.S. inflation. — A shift in risk appetite away from growth stocks creates downward pressure on AI valuations regardless of company performance.
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