AI Theme Intact, But Market Cycle Has Changed: Thomas
THE SO WHAT
The AI story is shifting from narrative multiple expansion to earnings and capex discipline. Operators should expect investors to scrutinize ROI on AI spend far more tightly—clean metrics and concrete payback windows will matter more than vision decks.
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