Retail Traders Loaded Up on AI Spending Winners Before Selloff
THE SO WHAT
Retail piling into AI-centric semis right before a rout underscores how crowded the “AI winners” trade has become. If you’re an operator at a chip or infra-adjacent company, expect more volatility-driven board pressure on capex and guidance — not less.
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