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Google's $205B CapEx Spooks Wall Street

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Verge AI ·

Google raised its capital expenditure forecast to as much as $205 billion, up from $190 billion, signaling escalating AI infrastructure costs. The news sent tech stocks lower as investors worry about returns on massive AI spending. Analysts question whether revenue growth can keep pace with ballooning expenses.

Meridian48 take
The market is finally pricing in the reality that AI's infrastructure buildout may not deliver quick profits, but the long-term bet remains unchanged.
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