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Software Stocks Rally Amid AI Concerns: RingCentral and Five9 Show Resilience

CNBCBy Samantha SubinFriday, February 20, 20261 min read
Beaten-down software stocks RingCentral and Five9 rally as earnings quell some AI concerns

— CNBC

Key Takeaway

Despite fears that AI tools could disrupt traditional software business models, companies like RingCentral and Five9 have reported positive earnings, indicating that AI adoption is actually boosting demand for their services. However, the overall software sector has faced significant sell-offs due to these concerns.

Software stocks have been in sell-off mode in recent weeks on fears that new AI tools will uproot their longstanding business models.

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