Global brokerage Jefferies suggests the AI investment boom might falter not due to tech giants cutting spending, but investor impatience for returns. A significant wealth transfer to North Asia, evident in surging Korean and Taiwanese market caps, highlights where AI capital is flowing. US hyperscalers' recent underperformance and increased debt funding raise concerns about potential capital destruction if returns don't materialize.

By Kimberley Kao and Sherry Qin

Global brokerage Jefferies suggests the AI investment boom might falter not due to tech giants cutting spending, but investor impatience for returns. A significant wealth transfer…

Jefferies strategist Chris Wood has warned that Wall Street's hyperscalers risk massive capital destruction from excessive AI spending, arguing markets may soon push back against…

July 6 : Morgan Stanley said the recent weakness in U.S. semiconductor stocks is a sign that the market gains are broadening, with investors likely to turn toward AI…

Morgan Stanley suggests market gains are broadening beyond semiconductors. Investors may shift focus to AI hyperscalers and other sectors. This rotation follows recent weakness in…