Morgan Stanley Flags $1.6T AI Capex at Risk — What It Means for Tech
Morgan Stanley’s warning that AI’s $1.6tn capex may falter hints at a looming tech‑sector rotation and valuation reset.
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Morgan Stanley’s warning that AI’s $1.6tn capex may falter hints at a looming tech‑sector rotation and valuation reset.
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