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Tech results as it happened: Google, Meta and Microsoft boost AI spending forecasts

Meta's stock tanked 6.5%. Here's why Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are doubling down on AI capex.

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Why it matters

Tech giants are significantly increasing AI infrastructure spending forecasts despite market volatility, signaling conviction in AI ROI and setting the capex bar higher for the entire industry.

The key facts

4 to know
  1. Meta stock dropped 6.5% on earnings

  2. Google, Microsoft, Amazon all reported strong cloud computing growth

  3. All three companies boosted AI spending forecasts in earnings

  4. Published April 30, 2026 — earnings season announcement

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Financial Times Technologyft.com

Publisher excerpt: Facebook owner’s stock drops 6.5% while Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon report strong cloud computing growth
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