AI is crushing these once-reliable tech stocks. Are investors missing the point?
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Site SearchClearSEARCHAdvanced Search ➔Search ResultsSymbolsNo results foundAll NewsArticlesVideoPodcasts0 ResultsNo Results FoundAuthorsNo results foundSectionsNo results foundColumnsNo results found Tech StocksAI is crushing these once-reliable tech stocks. Are investors missing the point?FactSet and Gartner are among the S&P 500’s worst performers this year — but some on Wall Street see resilient and sticky businesses that can adapt to AILast Updated: Dec. 15, 2025 at 11:53 a.m. ETFirst Published: Dec. 13, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ETShareResizeListen(5 min)Both FactSet and Gartner shares have historically outperformed the S&P 500, but concerns over artificial intelligence have rattled investors. Photo: MarketWatch photo illustration/iStockphotoA previous version of this story included an inaccurate price target for FactSet’s stock.It’s been a tough year for information-services companies FactSet Research Systems and Gartner. About the Author Christine JiChristine Ji is a reporter covering Big Tech.Show Conversation (0)Back To TopCopyright © 2025 MarketWatch, Inc. All rights reserved.Terms of UsePrivacy NoticeCookie NoticeArchive MarketWatchCustomer CenterContact UsNewsroom RosterVirtual Stock ExchangeMarketWatch GuidesCopyright PolicyManage NotificationsCancel My SubscriptionCompanyDow JonesCode of ConductCorrectionsReprints & LicensingDigital Self ServiceYour Ad ChoicesCorporate SubscriptionsAccessibilityDow Jones NetworkThe Wall Street JournalBarron'sInvestor's Business DailyFinancial News Londonrealtor.comMansion GlobalDow Jones Smart MoneyIntraday Data provided by FACTSET and subject to terms of use. Historical and current end-of-day data provided by FACTSET. All quotes are in local exchange time. Real-time last sale data for U.S. stock quotes reflect trades reported through Nasdaq only. Intraday data delayed at least 15 minutes or per exchange requirements.