Core Viewpoint - The technology sector has experienced significant losses over the past week, with major companies facing double-digit declines, marking a three-month downturn in tech stocks [1][2]. Group 1: Market Trends - The slump in U.S. technology stocks has persisted for three months, primarily affecting growth stocks, which are companies that typically increase earnings faster than the market average [2]. - Investors have shifted their preference from growth stocks to value stocks, which are less volatile and often have cheaper valuations relative to their earnings and long-term growth potential [3]. - The Russell 1000 Value index has increased by 8.4% since Halloween, while the tech-heavy Russell 1000 Growth index has decreased by 3.7% [4]. Group 2: Investor Sentiment - There has been a notable decline in investor optimism regarding artificial intelligence, which had previously driven technology stock prices higher [6]. - The recent downturn in tech stocks has been exacerbated by a lack of confidence in AI's ability to significantly enhance corporate financial performance and the broader economy [6]. - The rapid rise in tech stock prices has made them vulnerable to sharp declines upon any signs of disappointment, as evidenced by Microsoft's recent stock drop despite beating Wall Street expectations [7]. Group 3: Company-Specific Performance - Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has seen a decline of almost 21%, Intuit (INTU) is down more than 17%, Micron Technology (MU) has dropped nearly 13%, Microsoft (MSFT) is down about 7%, Nvidia (NVDA) has fallen 9%, and Salesforce (CRM) has decreased by 12.5% [8]. - Microsoft experienced its largest one-day stock drop since March 2020, falling 11% due to signs of slowing cloud revenue, which is closely tied to AI [9].

Article contentInvestors fled software stocks this week to the tune of hundreds of billions of dollars after artificial intelligence (AI) developer Anthropic released a tool to automate legal work that initially left the developers of legal software “reeling” only to spread to other segments of the sector, David Rosenberg, president of Rosenberg Research & Associates Inc., said in a note. Software stocks are down 18 per cent this year and Rosenberg estimated that the losses in the sector now total more than ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses a significant sell-off in the software sector, triggered by the introduction of AI capabilities by Anthropic, which threatens traditional software companies and their business models [4][6][19]. Group 1: Market Reaction - The global capital market has indiscriminately sold off software stocks, with major companies like Salesforce, Workday, and Intuit losing nearly $258 billion in market value in a single day [4]. - The North American software index experienced a 15% decline in January, marking the worst monthly performance since 2008 [4]. - The sell-off has spread to the Asia-Pacific market, leading to sharp declines in the stock prices of several industry leaders [4]. Group 2: AI's Impact on Software - Anthropic's AI application, Claude Cowork, has introduced capabilities that allow it to perform tasks traditionally done by humans, such as managing files and operating software [8][10]. - The release of specific plugins for various industries, including law and finance, indicates a shift where AI is not just a tool but a competitor to traditional software providers [11][13]. - Analysts predict that up to 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs may be impacted by AI within the next 1 to 5 years, posing a threat to companies that provide software tools for these roles [13]. Group 3: Software Industry Challenges - Software vendors are in a precarious position, needing to demonstrate revenue growth to alleviate concerns about AI's impact [15]. - Major companies are announcing layoffs, indicating a tightening of corporate budgets and a reluctance to invest in traditional software when AI can perform tasks at a lower cost [16]. - The trend of "downgrading" software is emerging, as companies reconsider the necessity of expensive SaaS solutions in light of AI capabilities [16]. Group 4: Future of Software Companies - The software industry is expected to split into two categories: "tool-based" software that will likely be eliminated and "system-based" software that must adapt to survive [24][25]. - Future software companies will need to shift from a per-user pricing model to a results-based pricing model, as AI agents reduce the need for human users [27]. - Gartner predicts that by the end of 2026, 40% of enterprise SaaS will incorporate outcome-based pricing elements, marking a significant shift in the industry [27].

有关全球股票市场的"软件股末日"(Software-mageddon)这一悲观叙事论调，正在滚雪球般发酵。如今，包括华尔街大型机构 投资者们在内的全球投资者正在激烈争论是否到了该对这些近期遭重创的软件类股票重新发起看涨呼吁的时候。从近日全球 大型软件股资金流走势来看，一部分机构类资金开始入场抄底式"逢低布局"这些近期经历暴跌甚至股价几乎腰斩的软件股， 并且他们赞同黄仁勋对于软件股的积极看法——即市场错杀了那些聚焦"AI+核心操作流程"且基本面强劲的软件巨头，但是仍 有一些投资者保持谨慎立场。与此同时，这也显示出以AI赋能盈利的新叙事正在悄然扩散，部分投资者已开始将未来增长预 期纳入对软件股的评估。 AI代理工具引爆担忧情绪 此前在今年1月有着"OpenAI劲敌"称号的Anthropic推出颇具工程协作革新意义的代理式AI编程工具——Claude Cowork工具， 并且这款工具甚至旨在将AI代理的功能从编程终端扩展至文件管理、软件交互等广泛意义上的通用办公场景，当时就已经大 幅加剧了市场对AI智能体彻底颠覆SaaS软件行业的恐惧情绪。 而自本周二起全球软件股集体崩盘的元凶——即Anthropic推出的新AI工 ...

Intuit (INTU) closed the most recent trading day at $444.98, moving +2.51% from the previous trading session. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.51% loss on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.53%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 1.51%. The stock of maker of TurboTax, QuickBooks and other accounting software has fallen by 32.93% in the past month, lagging the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 0.27% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.93%.Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of I ...

Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) is one of the noteworthy S&P 500 stocks Jim Cramer highlighted. Cramer highlighted the significant change in the company’s valuation, as he commented: Looking at last month’s biggest losers, number two, number four, number seven, number nine, and number ten, they are all software companies. They’re all the same business model. They’re all weighed down by the same thing as AppLovin, AI worries that are shrinking price-to-earnings multiples. The second worst performer in the S&P 50 ...

Wall Street's fears around artificial intelligence-driven disruption affecting software companies made their way into Asia on Wednesday, with tech stocks in the region tracking declines overnight in U.S. peers.Japanese software firms in Asia led declines in the region. TIS, a major Japanese information technology services provider and systems integrator, plunged over 15%. Trend Micro lost over 8%, while NS Solutions declined nearly 7%.Shares of IT companies in India also dropped, with the the Nifty IT index ...

Core Viewpoint - The market is currently favoring hardware and industrial companies while software companies are facing significant declines, driven by fears of obsolescence due to AI advancements [2][4][19]. Group 1: Market Trends - The Dow dropped 167 points, reflecting a broader market trend where software stocks are being heavily sold off, with the NASDAQ down 1.43% [2]. - High-quality enterprise software stocks like Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Adobe reported strong earnings but still saw their stock prices decline significantly [4]. - The market sentiment indicates a collective belief that software companies are at risk of being replaced or diminished by AI technologies [5][16]. Group 2: Company Performance - Major software companies such as Microsoft, Salesforce, Oracle, and Adobe experienced stock declines ranging from 3% to 11% [10][11]. - Companies that utilize software, like Procter & Gamble and FedEx, are currently performing well despite their own earnings challenges [8]. - Private equity firms with stakes in enterprise software companies are also facing pressure, as the market for new public offerings in this sector appears to be closing [18]. Group 3: Investment Strategies - There is a growing trend of investors using ETFs to short software stocks, indicating a bearish outlook on the sector [9]. - Some analysts suggest that it may be prudent to take advantage of the current low prices of certain tech stocks that are being unfairly dragged down by the broader software sell-off [12]. - The shrinking price-to-earnings multiples for software companies suggest that investors are becoming increasingly cautious about future earnings potential [16][17].

Market Overview - Investors are advised to be cautious following significant declines in software stocks, driven by fears of AI disruption to business models [1] - The indiscriminate selling in the software sector has made it challenging to determine where valuations will stabilize [1] Software Stock Performance - Wall Street has adopted a negative sentiment towards software-related companies, leading to a broad sell-off, including firms that primarily collect data [2] - Notable declines include ServiceNow, which fell nearly 7% (28% year-to-date), Salesforce down about 7% (26% year-to-date), and Intuit dropping nearly 11% (over 34% year-to-date) [2] Earnings and Valuation Concerns - Despite the declines, reported profits for software stocks have not collapsed; however, Wall Street is paying less for these earnings due to future uncertainties [3] - The shrinking price-to-earnings multiple presents a challenge for investors, as it is unclear how low valuations can go [4] Selectivity in Investment - Selectivity is crucial in the current market, with some investors shifting focus to companies that heavily invest in software, such as banks and industrials, although many of these stocks have already appreciated [4] - The CNBC Investing Club has made selective purchases, such as CrowdStrike, which is viewed as a cybersecurity provider less affected by the broader software sell-off [5] Market Dynamics - The market is characterized by a divide between "winners" (users of software) and "losers" (providers of software), suggesting that the pain may not extend beyond the software sector [5]

Stocks broadly sank on Tuesday as investors moved to dump shares of software companies amid fears that artificial intelligence tools could eat into those companies' businesses.On the S&P 500, the technology sector was by far the worst performer, leading the index to end the day lower by 0.8%. The Nasdaq Composite, which contains more technology companies, tumbled 1.4%.The selling came after AI startup Anthropic on Friday announced an automated agent that could complete legal, data analytics, finance and sal ...