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A major reason is that the market is trying to discern which companies will emerge as long-term AI winners and which will ultimately see the technology devastate their profits.
From Barron's
Shares of General Mills dropped Tuesday after the consumer-foods company lowered its full-year outlook for both profit and sales growth, as the company’s growth strategy appeared unable to counter weak consumer sentiment.
From MarketWatch
General Mills GIS -6.73%decrease; red down pointing triangle lowered its sales and profit outlook for the fiscal year, as stressed consumers are buying fewer snacks and looking for more promotions.
“Given the rapid progress of AI technology, recent investor conversations have focused on the challenge of translating near-term profit strength to uncertain long-term growth outlooks,” the Goldman teams adds.
From MarketWatch
Medtronic MDT -1.38%decrease; red down pointing triangle said profit fell in its fiscal third quarter as costs rose and the company invested more money into the business, offsetting higher revenue.
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