TECH VALUATIONS STRETCHED, CAPEX CONCERNS MOUNT

Raedler flagged concerns about valuations following Micron's strong sales forecast, questioning the sustainability of the capex cycle that has bolstered chipmaker demand. "Who is going to pay for this capital expenditure that is basically fueling the Micron demand," Raedler said on Bloomberg Television. The comments reflect growing skepticism among investors about whether tech stocks—particularly semiconductor companies—have climbed too far on expectations of AI-driven spending. The rally has been fueled by optimistic projections for data center buildouts and AI infrastructure investment. BofA's concern centers on the real-world ability and willingness of companies to sustain the trillion-dollar capex commitments needed to support the projected AI boom. Market participants increasingly question whether spending will match the elevated valuations already priced into tech stocks. The debate underscores broader tension in markets between AI enthusiasm and financial reality as investors reassess whether near-term capex cycles can justify current equity prices.