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 rising debt-funded investments. He also flagged geopolitical risks and drew attention to growing concerns that AI valuations could become detached from economic fundamentals.

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…