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AI spending divides markets as S&P 500 EPS rise 29%

AI spending divides markets as S&P 500 EPS rise 29%

As S&P 500 earnings are projected to climb 29%, artificial intelligence spending is dividing market sentiment across tech stocks, hardware valuations, and luxury retail.

Business ·2 Aug 2026, 12:08 ·Elena Voss 4 min read