Chip Selloff Spreads Globally, Apple Makes Smart Home Push
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A global chip selloff tied to AI fatigue says public markets are starting to demand clearer ROI on capex-heavy AI bets, even as Apple and others roll out more AI-adjacent hardware. If you’re pitching infra-heavy AI or silicon stories, tighten the payback math — "strategic" won’t clear the bar on its own.
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