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Traditional 'old economy' companies in logistics, manufacturing, and finance are emerging as the next frontier for AI-driven growth. While geopolitical tensions have spiked market volatility, analysts suggest a strategic shift toward 'AI adopters' that use the technology to overhaul legacy operations and drive long-term productivity.
As geopolitical tensions drive a 10% surge in the VIX volatility index, investors are shifting focus toward 'old economy' companies successfully integrating artificial intelligence. This emerging 'AI adopter' megatrend, highlighted by Morgan Stanley, is transforming traditional sectors like logistics, manufacturing, and railroads into high-tech engines of productivity.
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