AI RALLY SET TO EXTEND THROUGH 2027
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According to Gil Luria, head of technology research at D.A. Davidson, semiconductor and AI-related stocks remain fundamentally sound for continued growth. The analyst's outlook suggests the sector's momentum will persist beyond 2026.
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