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Has AI gotten any better at stock picking?

Tuesday, August 25, 2026


Artificial intelligence systems have not demonstrated consistent ability to outperform market benchmarks in stock selection. Research on AI-driven investment strategies shows mixed results, with some systems performing above average in specific periods while others underperform traditional index funds over longer timeframes.

Original reporting: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/has-ai-gotten-any-better-at-stock-picking-a7cfb998?mod=mw_rss_topstories

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