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U.S. companies brace for softer profit growth as AI spending rises
Profit growth moderates as AI investments reshape corporate cost structures.
U.S. corporations are expected to post slower profit growth in Q3 as tariff tensions and elevated costs weigh on margins. However, strong artificial intelligence investment continues to reshape balance sheets and strategic priorities. Analysts note that the race to integrate AI across industries may inflate short-term costs but enhance long-term competitiveness. Investors will watch upcoming earnings guidance closely to gauge whether digital transformation spending can offset macroeconomic pressures and sustain revenue momentum into next year.