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Investors Shift AI Focus to Long-Term Return Firms

8/17/2026

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  • In Milan, Italy, investors said AI investment focus has shifted to long-term return firms.
  • Analysts Brian Barbetta of Wellington Management and Richard Clode of Janus Henderson said hyperscalers will outpace capex growth, projecting $340 billion of cash flow in 2027 versus 2025 and capex rising $534 billion.
  • John Lamb of Capital Group advised holding chips and hyperscalers, noting data centres need 12-18 months to earn revenue.