UBS(US:UBS) Jin Rong Jie·2026-02-10 16:44Group 1 - UBS Global Wealth Management Strategy Team downgraded the rating of the S&P 500 Information Technology sector from "attractive" to "neutral" based on three core adjustments [1] - Uncertainty in the software industry is expected to persist as AI technology tools intensify competition against traditional software core businesses, making it difficult for investors to maintain stable confidence in long-term growth rates and profitability of software companies [1] - Capital expenditures by cloud service providers have reached unsustainable levels, with high investments increasingly reliant on external debt or equity financing, leading to a mismatch between investment scale and current revenue returns, which may suppress market sentiment [1] Group 2 - The combined investment of major cloud providers, including Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon, in AI is projected to approach $700 billion by 2026, with Amazon's spending expected to reach $200 billion, potentially resulting in negative free cash flow for 2026 [1] - Valuations in the technology hardware sector are currently at a high range, reducing their attractiveness to investors [1] - UBS emphasizes that the rating adjustment does not reflect a negative outlook for the entire technology sector, as opportunities arising from AI development are still worth attention, extending beyond the technology sector [1]