Alphabet Loses $500 Billion as Microsoft Earnings Ease AI Spending Fears
A record selloff in Alphabet shares and stronger Microsoft results show investors demanding evidence that growing AI bills can be supported by revenue and cash generation.
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Alphabet faces skeptical investors ahead of quarterly earnings
CNBC Technology ↗Alphabet reports $127.6 billion revenue, below investor expectations
Forbes ↗YouTube advertising growth slows to 9% in third quarter
Variety Movies ↗Investment valuation changes pull Alphabet profit lower
NYT > Technology ↗Alphabet shares drop as profit and free cash flow disappoint
The Hindu - Technology ↗Investors question advertising returns from AI-powered searches
The Register ↗Alphabet maintains 2026 capital spending guidance
Breaking News on Seeking Alpha Business & Economy ↗Alphabet shares plunge as debt and AI worries intensify
NBC News ↗Slowing core growth puts technology AI budgets under scrutiny
Bloomberg Technology ↗






