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AI Earnings Are Booming. The Cash Is Disappearing

The Market Mindset

Earnings season looks strong. Over 80 percent of companies beat estimates. S&P 500 EPS grew 40 percent year over year. But underneath the headline numbers, a cash flow problem is emerging. The next question is whether those profits can actually convert into cash.

The central tension: Record AI spending meets negative cash flow