Gather round while we look at the reality of markets. They correct, and sometimes, corrections are brutal. Feb. 5 proved to be a really brutal day, especially for the Magnificent 7 stocks. The Mag 7 group, which includes Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla, has mostly struggled so far this year. That's because investors worry that the group is spending billions on data labs that may take years to become profitable. And there's no sign the contagion is easing. Among th ...

Press contact:Antara Nandy Tel.:+ 91 9674515119E-mail: antara.nandy@capgemini.com Capgemini and Google Cloud expand strategic partnership to accelerate AI adoption at scale by providing trusted and secure sovereign solutions Paris, February 06, 2026 – Capgemini today announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Google Cloud to deliver end-to-end secure sovereign cloud solutions. As part of this, Capgemini will help clients adopt Google Cloud’s leading AI technologies, including Vertex AI and Ge ...

Core Insights - The four major tech companies, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta, are projected to invest over $650 billion in artificial intelligence in 2026, with significant capital expenditures planned [1][2][3] Investment Plans - Amazon plans to invest approximately $200 billion in capital expenditures by 2026 [1] - Alphabet's capital expenditures are expected to range between $175 billion and $185 billion for the current year [1] - Meta's spending is projected to be between $115 billion and $135 billion in 2026 [2] - Microsoft's annual run rate for capital expenditures is estimated at $145 billion for its 2026 fiscal year [2] Expenditure Growth - The total spending from these four companies is expected to increase by about 67% to 74% compared to their $381 billion expenditures in 2025, with a low-end estimate of $635 billion and a high-end estimate of $665 billion [3] Focus Areas - The majority of the investments will be directed towards AI chips, servers, and data center infrastructure [3] Market Reactions - Following the announcements, Amazon's stock fell over 8%, Alphabet's shares dropped 3%, and Microsoft experienced an 11% decline after reporting slower growth in its Azure cloud unit [5] - In contrast, Meta's stock rallied due to positive quarterly results and the impact of AI on its ad revenue [6] Investor Sentiment - Investors are exhibiting caution regarding the spending plans of tech companies, reflecting a more scrutinizing approach towards returns on AI investments [6][7] - There is a growing belief in the transformative potential of AI for enterprises, influenced by advancements from companies like Anthropic and Google's Gemini 3 [8]

Group 1 - Jim Cramer defended Amazon.com Inc, acknowledging a fundamental shift in the market's relationship with mega-cap technology stocks [1][2] - Amazon reported fourth-quarter net sales of $213.39 billion, exceeding Wall Street expectations of $211.30 billion, but a $200 billion capital expenditure plan for 2026 caused investor concern [2][3] - Cramer highlighted Alphabet as a top pick among technology stocks, noting its increased capital spending forecast of $175 billion to $185 billion for 2026, indicating strong demand for AI infrastructure [3] Group 2 - As of Friday, Alphabet shares were down 3.09% at $321.00, while Amazon shares were down 8.34% at $204.12 [4]

Group 1 - The market is experiencing significant volatility in the tech sector due to concerns over the return on capital investments in artificial intelligence (AI), with major companies like Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Oracle losing a total of approximately $1.35 trillion in market value [1] - Global tech giants are projected to invest around $660 billion in AI-related infrastructure this year, surpassing the GDP of several medium-sized economies, raising investor concerns about potential inefficiencies and overcapacity risks [1] - The sentiment in the market is shifting from a fear of missing out on the AI wave to a focus on evaluating the efficiency of capital expenditures, as highlighted by GAM Investments' Paul Markham [1] Group 2 - Amazon has announced an aggressive capital expenditure plan of $200 billion, representing a 56% year-over-year increase, which is the highest among major cloud service providers, but has raised investor concerns about short-term return visibility [4] - In contrast to Amazon, Apple has adopted a more cautious approach to AI capital spending, which has been positively received by the market, with its stock price increasing by 7% due to strong demand for the iPhone [4] - The market is undergoing a systematic reassessment of high capital expenditure models, with expectations that stock prices of related companies will continue to experience volatility and pressure as doubts about the sustainability and return paths of AI investments deepen [5]

Alphabet将其2026年计划的资本支出增加一倍至1750-1850亿美元，用于资助人工智能计算（包括英伟达 平台），尽管投资者对短期回报感到紧张，但这可能成为英伟达的潜在推动力。美股周五早盘， Alphabet（GOOGL）下跌2.4%，英伟达（NVDA）上涨6.4%。 责任编辑：张俊 SF065 Alphabet将其2026年计划的资本支出增加一倍至1750-1850亿美元，用于资助人工智能计算（包括英伟达 平台），尽管投资者对短期回报感到紧张，但这可能成为英伟达的潜在推动力。美股周五早盘， Alphabet（GOOGL）下跌2.4%，英伟达（NVDA）上涨6.4%。 责任编辑：张俊 SF065 ...

1998年，奥尼尔100万买下谷歌原始股，如今出售值多少钱？ 别看"大鲨鱼"奥尼尔五大三粗，平日里总是嬉笑搞怪，其实他拥有着极其出色的商业头脑和投资眼光， 在房地产、餐饮、娱乐等领域均取得了不俗的成就。而其中最令人津津乐道的，便是他在当年对谷歌的 投资，这笔投资如今已为他带来了超乎想象的巨额回报。 在当时，100万美元对于奥尼尔而言，虽然算不上豪掷，但也是他经过深思熟虑后做出的投资决策。奥 尼尔在接受采访时也曾表示，他当时并未期望这笔投资能立刻带来丰厚回报，而是将其视为一次长期的 尝试，希望能在未来获得一定的收益。 20多年过去了，谷歌早已成长为全球科技巨头，市值高得令人咋舌。而奥尼尔的这笔100万美元投资， 按照当时的股权比例计算，如今的价值至少不会低于5亿美元。这样的回报实在是令人惊叹，也让无数 人为之羡慕。 时间来到1998年，此时的奥尼尔已经签下一份价值1.2亿美元的超级合同，是当时NBA薪资最高的球星 之一。一次偶然的机会，奥尼尔在洛杉矶的一家酒店结识了一位小男孩，由于奥尼尔性格幽默活泼，两 人很快就打成一片，甚至成为了忘年交。 事实上，这个孩子的父亲就是谷歌创始人之一。当时他正在酒店内谈事情，因为 ...

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When Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) announced 2026 capital expenditure guidance of $175-$185 billion during its Q4 2025 earnings call on February 4, th, it represented a 97% year-over-year increase in spending. ...

Group 1 - The fourth quarter earnings season is ongoing, with significant results from major companies like Alphabet, Amazon, AMD, Qualcomm, and Palantir [1] - As of January 30, 33% of S&P 500 companies have reported their fourth quarter results, with analysts estimating an 11.9% increase in earnings per share, marking the 10th consecutive quarter of annual earnings growth for the index [2][4] - Analysts had initially expected an 8.3% increase in earnings per share before raising expectations, particularly for tech companies, which have been key drivers of earnings growth in recent quarters [4] Group 2 - Big Tech's substantial capital expenditures are influencing the AI trade, alongside ongoing themes from 2025 such as artificial intelligence and economic policies, which continue to impact investor sentiment [5] - Updates from various companies including Disney, Chipotle, PepsiCo, Uber, and Snap were also highlighted during this earnings season [5]