Google sees its worst day in 20 years, but why it may not be alone
Alphabet's stock experienced its worst single-day decline in two decades, falling 12.6% following concerns over massive AI infrastructure spending. Analysts suggest this trend of high capital expenditure on AI may impact other major tech giants as well.
Why it matters
Reflects growing investor skepticism regarding the immediate profitability of heavy AI infrastructure investments.
Google-parent Alphabet witnessed its worst stock market performance in more than 20 years on Thursday, October 29. The company’s shares plunged 12.6% following its latest earnings report. The decline wiped out around $500 billion in Alphabet's market value. Announcing the Q3 results, Alphabet said that it burned through more cash during the quarter, according to a measure called free cash flow, after its purchases of property and equipment topped $51 billion. However, the company may not be alone in facing investor concerns, as the massive cost of building AI infrastructure is putting pressure on the cash flow of major technology companies.
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