
AI Fears Push Software Stocks into Bear Market as ServiceNow Dips
Software shares slumped into bear-market territory as fears that AI and automation could erode demand for traditional licenses outweighed solid earnings from names like ServiceNow; the IGV ETF is down about 21% from its high, with ServiceNow down over 12% despite a beat and guidance, while Microsoft and SAP also faced declines on slower cloud growth and weaker backlogs, prompting a reevaluation of long‑term revenue potential as executives stress AI’s role in embedding workflows in business decisions.












