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US software stocks slip again as IBM and ServiceNow results stoke AI disruption fears

Technology
Published on 24 April 2026
US software stocks slip again as IBM and ServiceNow results stoke AI disruption fears

Earnings spark fears that AI could reorder the market

US software stocks were down in premarket trading as IBM and ServiceNow reported quarterly results that intensified worries about AI-driven disruption. Investors appear concerned that new AI capabilities could reshape workflows, pricing, and competitive dynamics across the sector, driving renewed caution even among companies seen as major beneficiaries of automation and machine learning.

  • US software stocks fell in premarket trading
  • IBM and ServiceNow results revived AI disruption fears
  • Investors worry AI may shift competition and demand
  • Market reaction signals sensitivity to AI outlook
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