Citadel Securities’ Shah Says AI Trade Has No ‘Margin for Error’
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When market makers say the AI trade has no margin for error, they’re flagging that capex and valuations now assume flawless execution from chips through enterprise adoption. If you’re selling into this stack, expect investors and customers to demand harder ROI proof and shorter payback periods on any AI-related spend.
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