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First Eagle Fund Manager Shifts Focus from AI to Housing

Bill Hench, a fund manager at First Eagle, has pivoted away from artificial intelligence investments after achieving a 33% gain in the first half of the year. Hench is now focusing on small-cap stocks in the U.S. housing construction sector, indicating a belief in its potential recovery. This move highlights a strategic shift in response to market conditions and sector opportunities. Hench's decision may affect the allocation strategies of investors following similar market trends. For individual investors, Hench's change signals potential growth opportunities in housing construction beyond tech investments.