Calpers retreats from Big Tech as AI rally falters
Calpers has reduced its holdings in 'Magnificent 7' tech stocks amid concerns over high valuations and elevated AI capital expenditure.
Financial Times Technology·23 Oct 2026
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Calpers has reduced its holdings in 'Magnificent 7' tech stocks amid concerns over high valuations and elevated AI capital expenditure.
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