Robust AI spending sets investors up for another bumper US earnings season - Financial Times
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Strong corporate spending on artificial intelligence is poised to deliver another record earnings season for US companies, with technology stocks expected to lead gains. Analysts project that AI-driven investments will translate into robust profit growth across major sectors in the coming quarter.
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