UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 24.05.2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 24, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 24, 2026, 5:30 AM EDT AI's Impact on Stock Market: Potential Rally and Investment Opportunities May 24, 2026, 5:17 AM EDT. Concerns exist that AI could trigger a stock market crash due to layoffs and disruption of software business models. However, AI-driven automation may significantly enhance company profits by reducing costs, potentially boosting stock prices. Semiconductor companies like Nvidia and Broadcom, now representing over 20% of the S&P 500, have driven recent market gains thanks to strong demand for AI chips. Broadcom reported 106% growth in AI-related revenue and trades