Apple’s Earnings Will Test Stock’s Status as the AI Safety Play
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Apple has become the de facto “AI safety trade” for investors skittish about capex-heavy AI bets—earnings will test how long that narrative holds. If you build on Apple’s ecosystem, watch how much of its multiple is tied to being a perceived haven versus actual AI product traction.
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