Investors·2026-01-30 21:02Group 1 - Alphabet is expected to increase its 2026 capital spending guidance, similar to Meta Platforms, driven by investments in artificial intelligence data center infrastructure [1] - Google stock has risen by 6% in 2026, following a significant 65% increase in the previous year [1] - Meta's stock experienced a rise after its fourth-quarter earnings report, despite announcing higher-than-expected capital spending [1] Group 2 - The stock market, including the Dow Jones index, faced declines following President Trump's announcement of a Fed chair pick [1] - The overall market sentiment is shifting to a risk-off approach, impacting stocks like Google, AMD, and Amazon [1] - Upcoming earnings reports from major tech companies, including Google, are anticipated to influence market dynamics [1]