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AI capex is a ‘euphoric’ bubble and you should buy into it, Wells Fargo analyst urges
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Event summary
Wells Fargo analysts, led by Ohsung Kwon, advise investors to buy into the AI capital expenditure (capex) "bubble" despite its euphoric sentiment, comparing it to the 1850s "railway mania." They argue that the massive AI capex, which contributed significantly to Q1 2026 GDP growth, is too large to ignore and investors should ride the momentum until growth slows or inflation accelerates. Other analysts from Wedbush and Ark Invest also support this view, noting strong demand for AI and that tech stock valuations are still below dot-com bubble levels despite rising capex.