Core Insights - The article discusses the shift in investment focus from hardware suppliers to experience-driven companies in the tech sector, particularly in the context of the iPhone and artificial intelligence [1][3][22] Group 1: iPhone Supplier Dynamics - Companies like Skyworks Solutions, Cirrus Logic, and Universal Display saw stock price surges when named as iPhone suppliers, but Apple often imposed low prices and high quality demands, leading to profitability challenges for these suppliers [2] - The real beneficiaries of the iPhone boom were companies providing services and experiences, such as Uber and ByteDance, which have outperformed traditional hardware suppliers [3] Group 2: Current AI Market Trends - A recent selloff in AI infrastructure companies, including chipmakers and data center developers, occurred due to concerns over profitability in a rapidly evolving industry [4] - Analyst Louis Navellier warns of a potential market dislocation for AI companies, suggesting that expectations for "Stage 1" infrastructure firms are overly optimistic [5] Group 3: Investment Opportunities in AI - A select group of "Stage 2" companies in the AI sector is believed to offer significant upside potential, with estimates of around 500% growth [6] - Thomson Reuters, with its established legal research platform, is expected to recover from a 60% selloff, as it combines AI with human expertise to maintain accuracy in legal research [9][14] - ServiceNow, which serves over 85% of Fortune 500 companies, is experiencing rapid growth with a 21% revenue increase in 2025 and projected 20% growth for the current year, driven by its AI capabilities [15][16] Group 4: Comparisons with 5G Technology - The article draws parallels between the 5G technology rollout and the current AI landscape, noting that the biggest winners are not the infrastructure providers but the companies leveraging these technologies for consumer experiences [20][21] - OpenAI's GPT-5 is highlighted as a significant advancement in AI, similar to the leap made by 5G, with the potential for "Stage 2" companies to dominate the market [22][23]

Group 1: Market Overview - A significant sell-off in the software sector occurred over the past week, particularly on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, as investors reacted to aggressive disruptions from AI advancements [1][2] - Despite a rebound on Friday, the tech-heavy Nasdaq experienced a weekly decline of over 2%, with major software companies like Salesforce and ServiceNow seeing their shares drop more than 9% [2] - Strategists are urging patience, suggesting that the recent market moves may have overshot the potential risks facing the software industry [2][3] Group 2: Company Performance - Notable declines in software stocks year-to-date include Oracle (-26.7%), Salesforce (-27.8%), and ServiceNow (-34.2%), among others [5] - Earnings reports from major tech companies revealed that capital expenditures related to AI from Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft are projected to exceed $650 billion [6] Group 3: Strategic Insights - Invesco's chief global market strategist indicated that the market's reaction may be overdone, with some software names significantly impacted [3] - JonesTrading's chief market strategist noted that larger software companies capable of adapting to AI advancements are likely to be fine, although new risks are emerging [4] - There is a shift in investor sentiment, with a more discerning approach to valuing companies as the industry transitions from capital-light to potentially more capital-intensive operations [7]

ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) is one of the most promising future stocks to buy now. On February 5, Truist revised the price target on ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) to $175 from $240 and maintained a Buy rating on the shares, releasing the rating update as part of a broader research note on the Infrastructure Software names. It told investors that the sector pullback is primarily being driven by concerns associated with terminal value instead of near-term fundamentals, and this makes AI narratives highly criti ...

The outlook quickly became dire for software stocks this week as investors envisioned a world where Anthropic's Claude AI assistant rendered entire companies and IT departments useless. The bottom fell out of the sector as the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) fell 19% from January 26 to February 5.But Morningstar says fears are largely overdone, and the chaotic burst of selling represents a prime dip-buying opportunity. "We see little evidence that the bear case is unfolding — retention ra ...

Bet_Noire/iStock via Getty Images Listen below or on the go on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Risk off concerns, Bitcoin sell off (0:20) Software stocks drop (2:00) Big name AI earnings (4:00) Good news for Hershey (10:45) Next week's earnings and economic data (12:00) Transcript Rena Sherbill: Brian Stewart, Seeking Alpha's Director of News. Welcome back to another week of Wall Street Roundup. Brian Stewart: Great to be here. Rena Sherbill: It's great to have you talk to us. We've got Bitcoin, we've ...

Key Takeaways MSFT and other software leaders sank as AI fears sparked a $1T sell-off dubbed software-mageddon. Market volatility surged as the VIX jumped 17% to 21.77, its highest level since late November. Rotation out of technology into staples and value boosts demand for low-volatility ETFs like SPLV. A massive sell-off in shares of tech giants, such as Microsoft (MSFT) , Salesforce (CRM) , and ServiceNow (NOW) , wiped out nearly $1 trillion in industry value in just a week, marking a dramatic shift in ...

We recently published Jim Cramer Discussed These 12 Stocks & Wondered Whether He Should Melt Silver.  ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) is one of the stocks that Jim Cramer discussed. Software-as-a-service firm ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW)’s shares are down by an unbelievable 45.9% over the past year and by 25% year-to-date. In his previous comments about the firm, Cramer has praised its CEO. ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW)’s latest earnings report saw the firm report $3.5 billion in fourth-quarter revenue and $0.92 ...

TROY, Mich., Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ServiceNow Inc.'s recent report has investors wondering if the company's stock is fairly valued. Or is it in the buy range? As such, the Editorial Advisory and Securities Review Committee of BetterInvesting Magazine considers ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) as worthy of further study and has named the company its "Stock to Study" for the April 2026 issue for investors' informational and educational use. Securities mentioned are for study and presented for educational purpose ...

本周，科技巨头的CEO们对AI将蒸发老牌软件公司竞争护城河的担忧嗤之以鼻，尽管这些公司的股票 在长达数月的剧烈抛售中暴跌。 周二在旧金山举行的思科（CSCO）AI峰会上，英伟达（NVDA）CEO黄仁勋表示："有一种观点认为工 具行业正在衰退，并将被AI取代……这是世界上最不合逻辑的事情，时间会证明一切。" 本周，Palantir（PLTR）和甲骨文（ORCL）领跌大型企业软件股，过去三个交易日均下跌约12%。在此 期间，Salesforce（CRM）、SAP（SAP）、ServiceNow（NOW）、Snowflake（SNOW）和微软 （MSFT）也大幅下挫。 投资者担心，此类软件即服务（SaaS）公司的客户可能会利用Anthropic的Claude Code等大型语言模型 提供商的AI工具，开发内部软件解决方案，从而减少对Salesforce等供应商的依赖。还有人担心，AI正 在降低全新软件参与者的门槛。包括Aurasell和Artisan AI等初创公司的AI原生平台可能会直接挑战老牌 公司的竞争优势。 他继续说道："如果你是人类或机器人，你会使用工具还是重新发明工具？答案显然是使用工具……比 如Ser ...

Group 1 - ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) stock is facing pressure along with the overall software sector due to investor concerns about AI technology potentially rendering software solutions obsolete across companies [1] - ServiceNow asserts that its software solutions are enhanced with AI capabilities, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving software landscape [1]