Companies report early AI gains in revenue, costs and profitability

Santander, Novartis and other firms say AI is starting to boost revenue, cut costs or improve profitability, as investors look for returns on AI promises.

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2026-11-01 06:00 · CNBC Technology
Companies promised AI gains— here's how the payoff showed up in earnings

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