The market produced many artificial intelligence (AI) stock winners in 2025, as the S&P 500 index soared to new heights.

As of March 31, foundational AI startups had raised $178 billion across 24 deals, compared with $88.9 billion across 66 deals ...

The productivity gains from artificial intelligence are not showing up where most companies are looking for them.

After a run-in with reality, the market's starting to think more critically about these companies' actual potential.

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