In short According to the latest “What CEOs talked about” report, three themes gained noticeable traction in earnings calls in Q4: 1) economic concerns 2) budget and cost optimization, and 3) geopolitical uncertainty around conflict and a possible US government shutdown. Generative AI saw its first decline; however, some companies involved in the generative AI market saw significant gains, e.g., AMD, ARM, and AWS. Why it matters The prioritization of specific topics by CEOs may influenc...
