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AI companies are rationing compute. That’s a boon for traditional software, one analyst says.

Market Watch April 18, 2026 · 11:00 am Read Original
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AI companies are rationing compute. That’s a boon for traditional software, one analyst says.

A closely followed iShares software ETF just had its best week in 25 years, as some believe the sentiment around AI may be changing — at least for now.

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Source Market Watch
Published Apr 18, 2026 · 11:00 am
Article ID qxq0yqg
Original URL Open source
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