Big Tech tests investors’ patience with $80bn AI investment spree
Alphabet, Meta and Microsoft divide the market over whether they can translate huge capital expenditure into income
Alphabet, Meta and Microsoft divide the market over whether they can translate huge capital expenditure into income

Meta stock drops on capex increase while Alphabet’s cloud business grows faster than rivals Amazon and Microsoft

Stellar results from Alphabet, Microsoft and Meta cannot yet be attributed to the technology’s usefulness

Investors scrutinise AI spending plans from companies that represent almost one-fifth of the S&P 500’s market cap

Shares of Facebook parent tumble as it increases capital expenditure while Microsoft cloud growth disappoints

Silicon Valley giants have transformed from asset-light cash machines to huge infrastructure investors

Earnings hint at growth trajectory despite increases in capital spending