US software stocks slump as AI disruption fears take over


The logo of German software group SAP is pictured at the headquarters of SAP (Schweiz) AG in Regensdorf, Switzerland January 22, 2021. Picture taken January 22, 2021. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann

Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. software ‌stocks fell on Thursday after SAP's underwhelming cloud outlook and a post-earnings slide ‌in ServiceNow deepened concerns that traditional providers are being outpaced by artificial-intelligence players.

Germany's SAP ‌plunged more than 16% as analysts flagged that its cloud backlog and 2026 revenue forecast fell short of projections. ServiceNow dropped 11% despite forecasting annual subscription revenue above Wall Street estimates.

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