Squawk on the Street Tech Weakness and AI Fears, WBD-Paramount Talks, Ford's China EV Message 2/17/26
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Feb 17, 2026 A market panel digs into tech and software weakness tied to AI fears. Corporate drama heats up around a bidding battle for a major studio. Ford pushes back on reports about Chinese EV technology and joint ventures. Finance moves include a $10 billion acquisition, activist-driven stock swings, and Amazon’s extended losing streak.
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Uncertainty Is Causing Risk Pullback
- Funds are reducing risk because investors don't know which businesses will be next to face AI disruption.
- That uncertainty has hunted complacency pockets and pressured long-duration compounder multiples.
Prove AI Benefits With Tangible Examples
- Show tangible examples of how AI works in your business to persuade investors of resilience.
- Expect earnings seasons to require concrete demonstrations, not abstract promises.
Hyperscale CapEx Raises Big Questions
- Large hyperscale CapEx estimates ($700B+) force investors to weigh wasted spend versus disruptive benefit.
- That debate has creeped into credit and loan markets, affecting software lending.