Big technology companies have pushed AI capital expenditures past $650 billion, creating a major investment theme affecting results and market positioning. Alphabet’s decision to issue $80 billion of equity is a concrete example of this trend and materially increases the amount of capital being allocated to AI infrastructure. These large investments underscore why analysts and investors are focused on capital intensity, returns timelines, and who benefits from the gains.
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