Kevin Pando @Kevin_Pando: "The AI trade is facing..."

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The AI trade is facing one of its biggest reality checks of the year. The Nasdaq 100 has moved close to correction territory as semiconductor stocks continue to sell off. The shift in sentiment isn't just about valuations anymore, investors are increasingly questioning whether the hundreds of billions being poured into AI infrastructure will generate returns quickly enough. Chipmakers have been at the center of this rally, but they are also the first to feel the pressure when expectations become too ambitious. At the same time, reports of rapid progress in China's semiconductor industry are adding another layer of uncertainty for investors. This week could prove pivotal. With the Federal Reserve's policy decision and earnings from several Big Tech companies ahead, markets will be looking for answers to one key question, can AI spending continue to justify today's valuations, or is Wall Street demanding stronger evidence of monetization? $SPX500 $NSDQ100 $DJ30 $MU (Micron Technology, Inc.) $TSM (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd - ADR) $ASML (ASML Holding NV) $INTC (Intel) $AMD (Advanced Micro Devices Inc)

Not investment advice. The author may have financial interests in the mentioned instruments.