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| Technology | +117.6% | |
| Technology | +26.7% | |
| Technology | +24.0% | |
| Retail | +21.7% | |
| Communication Services | +20.8% |
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May 01, 2026
'Magnificent 7' earnings rush reveals AI spending surge, with hyperscaler capex set …
Bullish
Mar 24, 2026
Arm Debuts New Artificial Intelligence (AI) CPU, Nabs Meta, OpenAI, Cloudflare as …
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Mar 21, 2026
Salesforce (CRM) Partners with NVIDIA for AI Agents in Enterprise Business Workflows
Neutral
Mar 20, 2026
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA)’s Expanding Role in AI and Digital Innovation
Bullish
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| Ticker | Sector | Change |
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| Technology | +117.6% | |
| Technology | +26.7% | |
| Technology | +24.0% | |
| Retail | +21.7% | |
| Communication Services | +20.8% |
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AI Overview
Big Tech is aggressively investing in AI, driving a significant spending surge.
Goldman Sachs expects the four largest hyperscalers (Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta) to spend a combined $5.3 trillion on AI capex by 2027, with 2026 alone seeing $725 billion. Amazon plans to spend $200 billion in 2026, primarily on AI infrastructure. These investments are transforming the AI landscape, with data center construction booming and chipmakers benefiting from increased demand.
The AI arms race is reshaping tech valuations and supply chains. Companies like AXT have seen their stock soar due to increased demand for AI data center components. However, investors are scrutinizing returns, with Meta's stock dropping after announcing its AI spending plans. The narrative is shifting from growth to cash returns, making AI spending and ROI the focus of upcoming earnings reports.
What to watch next: Alphabet and Microsoft report earnings on July 25 and 26, respectively, with investors closely monitoring their AI spending and returns. Additionally, keep an eye on Intel's earnings on July 23, as chip sales will provide insight into the AI hardware demand.
Goldman Sachs expects the four largest hyperscalers (Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta) to spend a combined $5.3 trillion on AI capex by 2027, with 2026 alone seeing $725 billion. Amazon plans to spend $200 billion in 2026, primarily on AI infrastructure. These investments are transforming the AI landscape, with data center construction booming and chipmakers benefiting from increased demand.
The AI arms race is reshaping tech valuations and supply chains. Companies like AXT have seen their stock soar due to increased demand for AI data center components. However, investors are scrutinizing returns, with Meta's stock dropping after announcing its AI spending plans. The narrative is shifting from growth to cash returns, making AI spending and ROI the focus of upcoming earnings reports.
What to watch next: Alphabet and Microsoft report earnings on July 25 and 26, respectively, with investors closely monitoring their AI spending and returns. Additionally, keep an eye on Intel's earnings on July 23, as chip sales will provide insight into the AI hardware demand.
AI Overview as of Jul 16, 2026
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First SeenFeb 28, 2026
Last UpdatedFeb 28, 2026