GoKawiilInvestment portfolio trims AI winners like Palo Alto Networks and Corning, adds defensive stocks
A closely watched investment portfolio cut positions in AI-linked names Palo Alto Networks and Corning last week after big run-ups, locking in gains of roughly 148% and 52% respectively. Proceeds were redirected into more defensive holdings such as BNY and Kimberly-Clark, as rising oil prices and Treasury yields pressured risk appetite even after Nvidia's strong earnings failed to lift the broader AI trade.
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The rotation signals growing caution on Wall Street that even blockbuster AI-related earnings may no longer guarantee stock gains, as investors weigh inflation risks from oil prices and shifting rate expectations. With markets now pricing higher odds of a September Fed move, portfolio managers are prioritizing capital preservation over chasing further AI upside.
- Palo Alto Networks and Corning positions were trimmed or exited to lock in large gains.
- Proceeds were shifted into defensive stocks BNY and Kimberly-Clark amid market uncertainty.
- Rising yields and oil prices, plus shifting Fed rate-hike odds, are dampening enthusiasm for AI stocks.
Source: cnbc.com — Alexa Lomonaco, 2026-09-05
Published there as: “We got more defensive last week as Wall Street raised the bar for AI stocks”
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