economy
February 16, 2026
The AI ‘scare trade’ is tearing through markets. Bernstein picked 8 stocks that can weather the storm
Analysts at Bernstein have highlighted eight stocks they consider as AI disruption-proof.
TL;DR
- Bernstein identified eight European 'AI risk-proof' stocks with resilient business models.
- The 'AI scare trade' has impacted U.S. logistics, software, real estate, and financials sectors.
- EasyJet's resilience is attributed to airport slots and fleet size.
- Flughafen Zürich is minimally impacted by AI affecting business travel.
- Royal BAM Groep's sector relies on execution and relationships, not AI.
- Asmodee's physical board games are not replaceable by AI, though AI can aid development.
- Merlin Properties is seen as a beneficiary due to its transformation into a data center owner.
- Enagás, operating Spain's gas grid, faces minimal AI-related structural impact.
- Analysts suggest some companies like Relx and Experian, hit by the sell-off, still have intact barriers to entry.
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