Ameriprise flags AI bubble hallmarks as earnings test capex payoff

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  • Ameriprise flagged a new inflection point for the AI trade in 2H 2026 as investors turn more selective on valuations.
  • Q2 earnings season seen as a key test of whether AI spending returns justify capex, amid rising volatility in AI-linked leaders.
  • NVIDIA fell over 10% from its May 14 peak; the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped over 11% from its June high.
  • Ameriprise counted at least four of six historical bubble signals in AI, citing narrative dominance, media saturation, concentration, rising leverage.
  • Recommended steps include tighter rebalancing in tax-advantaged accounts, broader diversification, cash buffers for retirees to avoid forced selling in drawdowns.


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