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Sign InAmid the intensifying race for technological dominance, Apollo Global Management's chief economist, Torsten Sløk, has warned that delays in projected free cash flow from AI investments could fundamentally threaten market stability. Sløk noted that tech hyperscalers have transitioned from being cash generators to cash users due to massive debt accumulation for AI infrastructure, creating risks of margin squeezes and potential rating downgrades if profits do not materialize by 2028. According to reports, this structural shift could trigger a significant sell-off in the 'Magnificent Seven' and impact the broader S&P 500.
These warnings coincide with notable volatility in tech valuations, with NVDA closing at $202.78 and MSFT at $384.36 (close July 9, 2026), per market data. In comparison to industry peers, TSM closed at $384.36 on the same date, while earlier data showed AMD at $517.41 (close July 8, 2026). This divergence reflects growing skepticism regarding the ability of these firms to sustain growth rates that justify their current high valuations and aggressive capital expenditure cycles.
Traders should monitor key levels for mega-cap stocks, as AAPL stood at $316.22 and META at $631.48 (close July 9, 2026). Looking ahead, while the immediate economic calendar lacks direct tech catalysts, the market will focus on upcoming central bank communications, including a scheduled speech by the Fed's Waller, to gauge how borrowing costs might influence the credit-heavy expansion plans of major AI players.