Chinese shipping and coal stocks beat AI as earnings outlooks split
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Investors are moving money into Chinese shipping and coal companies, and away from AI stocks, as earnings forecasts for the two groups pull apart.
Shipping and coal firms have delivered stronger profit outlooks, while AI-related companies face growing doubt about when their heavy spending will turn into earnings.
The shift marks a change in market leadership. AI had drawn the most attention and capital, but investors now favor older industries that are producing visible profits.
Analysts say the split reflects a simple test: which companies can show earnings now, and which are still promising them later.