Microsoft, Meta, and Google Announce Increased AI Spending, With Google's Strategy Easing Investor Concerns
Microsoft, Meta, and Google have announced increased AI spending, with Google's strong performance in cloud services and clear ROI expectations leading to a positive investor response. Meta's stock dropped over 6% while Google's parent company Alphabet rose nearly 7% in after-hours trading. The combined AI capital expenditures for 2026 are expected to exceed $600 billion.
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