Welcome to the ‘AI burnout trade’ — as investors grow tired of debating tech’s promises

MarketWatch· Hannah Pedone· Oct 16, 2026 · 6:01 PM

AI is likely to pay off eventually, but investors are getting sick of all the hand-wringing over near-term returns, analysts say.

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