[SINGAPORE] Retail investors in the Republic are more bullish on technology and artificial intelligence stocks than their global counterparts. A new survey by trading platform eToro found that more than half of Singapore respondents expect AI stock prices to rise in 2026, compared with 44 per cent globally.

However, they are divided on which AI market segment will deliver the strongest returns over the next five years. The survey revealed that 40 per cent favour semiconductor and chipmaker firms, followed by large technology platforms integrating AI (39 per cent) and specialised AI-first companies (35 per cent).

The stocks referenced are international equity…