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Are Companies Reducing AI Spending? Chip Orders Say Otherwise

Oct 19, 2026 · 09:04 AM ET· updated 51m ago
Are Companies Reducing AI Spending? Chip Orders Say Otherwise

Bank of America and Cantor Fitzgerald analysts' report sold-out chip equipment and $1 trillion in capex. SOXX fell 11.8% last week.

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Big companies are still buying lots of computer chips for artificial intelligence. When companies keep buying expensive equipment, it usually means they believe in their plans.

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