style-photography Artificial intelligence continues to dominate corporate conversations, with references to the technology on Russell 3000 earnings calls reaching a record 6,105 mentions in May. The total marked a 14% increase from April and more than doubled the level seen during the same period a year ago, underscoring how rapidly AI has become a central focus across corporate America. While the...
style-photography Artificial intelligence continues to dominate corporate conversations, with references to the technology on Russell 3000 earnings calls reaching a record 6,105 mentions in May. The total marked a 14% increase from April and more than doubled the level seen during the same period a year ago, underscoring how rapidly AI has become a central focus across corporate America. While the information technology sector remained the largest contributor, accounting for 2,735 mentions, the data also highlighted a broadening adoption trend extending well beyond traditional technology companies. Industrials ranked second with 774 AI-related references, closely followed by financials at 768 and healthcare at 678. Communication services companies generated 518 mentions, while consumer discretionary firms contributed 331. The figures suggest that businesses across a wide range of industries are increasingly exploring AI-driven initiatives to improve efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and identify new revenue opportunities. Outside the major sectors, real estate recorded 185 mentions, while consumer staples, materials, energy, and utilities posted 50, 28, 27, and 11 mentions, respectively. The latest data points to a second wave of AI adoption, with interest expanding beyond technology leaders and becoming embedded across the broader corporate landscape. Communication Services ETFs: ( XLC ), ( VOX ), ( IYZ ), ( RSPC ), and ( XTL ). Consumer Discretionary ETFs: ( XLY ), ( VCR ), ( FXD ), ( FDIS ), ( RSPD ), and ( RXI ). Consumer Staples ETFs: ( XLP ), ( VDC ), ( IYK ), ( FSTA ), ( KXI ), and ( RSPS ). Energy ETFs: ( XLE ), ( VDE ), ( XOP ), ( OIH ), ( AMLP ), and ( IXC ). Financials ETFs: ( XLF ), ( VFH ), ( IYF ), ( FNCL ), ( IYG ), and ( FXO ). Health Care ETFs: ( XLV ), ( VHT ), ( IHI ), ( IXJ ), ( IYH ), ( FHLC ), and ( FXH ). Industrials ETFs: ( XLI ), ( VIS ), ( FXR ), ( IYJ ), ( FIDU ), and ( RSPN ). Materials ETFs: ( XLB ), ( VAW ), ( IYM ), ( FXZ ), ( ...