AI Fuels Wall Street Surge Despite Economic Concerns

Artificial Intelligence (AI) investments have buoyed Wall Street, driving second quarter earnings higher despite tariff concerns. With 297 S&P 500 companies reporting results, earnings growth estimates increased from 5.8% to 9.8%. Strong earnings from companies like Microsoft and Meta Platforms reassured investors about AI's future potential.

Amid concerns over tariffs and economic slowdown, Artificial Intelligence (AI) investments have invigorated Wall Street's performance at near record highs. This resurgence is evidenced by the latest earnings reports from 297 of the S&P 500 companies, which showed a stronger-than-expected growth rate of 9.8%.

Looking ahead, investors anticipate earnings reports from major Dow Jones companies such as Disney, McDonald's, and Caterpillar. Success in these reports could potentially push the Dow to new heights. Encouragingly, around 81% of reporting companies surpassed analyst expectations.

Despite earlier challenges in the year due to competition from startups like DeepSeek, results from tech giants such as Microsoft and Nvidia have reaffirmed confidence in the AI trade. With significant contributions from mega caps, the AI sector continues to play a crucial role in market dynamics.

(With inputs from agencies.)