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Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley see stock surge from AI boom

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Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley see stock surge from AI boom Talk about a real-time snapshot: Bank earnings season, unfolding this week, has offered perhaps the clearest picture yet of which sectors of the economy are benefitting from this historic capex binge brought on by the AI buildout…
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  • Estimates for 2026 AI hyperscaler bond issuance range from $175 billion to $300 billion, representing either 50% growth or nearly triple 2025 levels

    60% confidence
  • The five major AI hyperscalers issued $121 billion in U.S. corporate bonds in 2025, compared to an average of $28 billion per year in the five years prior

    60% confidence
  • Oracle bonds are trading closer to junk than investment grade, making it the weakest credit bet among AI hyperscalers

    60% confidence
  • Major tech companies have announced more than $700 billion in capital expenditures for 2026 alone, a 70% increase over 2025

    60% confidence

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Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC · advisory revenue1.5 USD
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC · investment banking fees2.84 USD
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC · investment banking fees growth50 percent
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC · equity underwriting revenue535 USD
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC · equity underwriting growth45 percent
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