Market Disruption: Alcohol Giants Lose $830B as Gen Z Pulls Back, While AI “Scare Trade” Rattles Software and Wealth Sectors

Key TakeawaysThe global alcohol industry has lost $830 billion in market value over the past four years, representing a 46% decline from its June 2021 peak as Gen Z and health-conscious consumers pivot away from traditional drinking.U.S. software and services sectors have shed approximately $2 trillion in value since October, driven by an "AI Scare Trade" where investors are selling firms perceived as vulnerable to rapid automation.Wealth management stocks like Charles Schwab (SCHW) and LPL Financial (LPLA) ...