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Amazon, Meta, Microsoft face investor scrutiny over AI spending

Published Tuesday, July 28, 2026 · Updated July 29

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Major tech companies like Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Google are under investor scrutiny regarding their substantial AI spending. This comes after Alphabet's recent financial report, which revealed a significant increase in its long-term debt, raising concerns about the return on investment for these large capital expenditures.

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  • Alphabet's long-term debt increased by 111% to $98 billion in the first half of 2026.

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Investor Scrutiny on AI Capex
  • CNBC

    CNBC reports that hyperscalers, including Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Google, are facing increased scrutiny over their capital expenditures after Alphabet's report was poorly received, highlighting a significant rise in Alphabet's long-term debt.

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