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Big Tech returns smallest share of cash to shareholders in 15 years, given AI spending

Big Tech returns smallest share of cash to shareholders in 15 years, given AI spending

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  • left · 1 outlet

    Company reports 25% revenue growth, but quarterly infrastructure spending crosses $51 billion; lower advertising revenue from AI-powered Search queries adds to concerns

    — The Hindu

  • right · 1 outlet

    The retreat threatens a long-standing source of support for technology share prices. With companies buying back fewer shares, investors are increasingly dependent on heavy AI investments delivering enough profit growth to justify their valuations.

    — The Economic Times

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The retreat threatens a long-standing source of support for technology share prices. With companies buying back fewer shares, investors are increasingly dependent on heavy AI investments delivering enough profit growth to justify their valuations.

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Big Tech returns smallest share of cash to shareholders in 15 years, given AI spending

The retreat threatens a long-standing source of support for technology share prices. With companies buying back fewer shares, investors are increasingly dependent on heavy AI investments delivering enough profit growth to justify their valuations.

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