Multiple reports say Wall Street’s search for “AI winners” is expanding beyond traditional technology firms and into other industries and geographies. Bloomberg highlights that investors and analysts are increasingly looking for companies that can benefit from the broader AI buildout, including those not typically viewed as part of the tech sector. In Japan, the seasoning and food company Ajinomoto is cited as an example of this trend. The Japan Times also frames the story around the same idea—AI-related investment focus reaching companies outside the technology “high-flyers.” While the coverage centers on the identification of potential beneficiaries rather than detailing specific AI products, both outlets connect Ajinomoto’s position as a non-tech industrial player to the wider market narrative that AI-driven efficiencies and new capabilities can extend across sectors. The reporting indicates that the AI-driven investment theme is influencing how investors assess value and growth opportunities in companies with operations that may be supported by data, automation, and related business improvements.