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Amazon stock slides on $200B AI spending shock — here’s what Wall Street watches next

Amazon stock slides on $200B AI spending shock — here’s what Wall Street watches next

Amazon shares fell about 7% to $207.13 Friday after the company announced plans to spend $200 billion on capital expenditures in 2026, far above consensus. The stock touched a session low of $200.44, with roughly $200 billion in market value at risk if losses persist. Amazon’s first-quarter operating income outlook missed analyst estimates. DA Davidson downgraded the stock and cut its price target.
Dow hits 50,000 as Amazon’s $200 billion AI spending plan spooks tech investors

Dow hits 50,000 as Amazon’s $200 billion AI spending plan spooks tech investors

The Dow briefly topped 50,000 for the first time Friday as chipmakers surged on AI data-center spending hopes. Amazon shares fell after announcing a $200 billion capital spending plan for 2026, raising concerns about profitability. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom each jumped over 7%. The S&P 500 rose 1.73% and the Nasdaq gained 1.91%.
Amazon’s $200bn AI spending plan spooks investors as AWS runs into Europe power grid delays

Amazon’s $200bn AI spending plan spooks investors as AWS runs into Europe power grid delays

Amazon shares fell 7% to $206.31 Friday after the company projected $200 billion in capital spending for 2026, up sharply from $131 billion in 2025. AWS cited multi-year waits for power-grid connections in Europe as a key obstacle to data center expansion. Investors questioned whether heavy AI and cloud outlays will deliver returns quickly.
Dow rebounds toward 50,000 as tech snaps back; bitcoin and gold claw higher while Amazon capex rattles AI bets

Dow rebounds toward 50,000 as tech snaps back; bitcoin and gold claw higher while Amazon capex rattles AI bets

The Dow jumped 989.72 points, or 2.02%, to 49,898.44 by midday Friday, with chipmakers leading Wall Street’s rebound after a three-day slide. Nvidia and AMD each surged about 7%, while Amazon’s capex plans for 2026 hit $200 billion. Bitcoin rebounded after plunging to $63,295.74 on Thursday, its lowest since October 2024. U.S. consumer sentiment edged up to 57.3 in early February.
AI stocks swing hard: Nvidia jumps as Amazon slides on $200 billion AI spend

AI stocks swing hard: Nvidia jumps as Amazon slides on $200 billion AI spend

Nvidia jumped 7.3% and AMD rose 7.7% Friday, lifting the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index by 4.6%. Amazon fell 7% after announcing a $200 billion capital expenditure for 2026, far above expectations. Arm Holdings gained 9.8% despite a licensing revenue miss. Investors pulled $2.34 billion from tech funds for the week ending Feb. 4, LSEG Lipper reported.
Amazon stock slides as $200 billion AI spending plan spooks investors

Amazon stock slides as $200 billion AI spending plan spooks investors

Amazon shares fell 6.3% to $208.58 Friday after the company announced $200 billion in 2026 capital spending, up over 50% from last year. The move raised investor concerns about delayed returns from AI investments. Several brokerages cut price targets, citing pressure on free cash flow. The S&P 500 software and services index has lost about $1 trillion in value since January 28.
Lumentum stock jumps nearly 8% as AI capex wave lifts optics names into the weekend

Lumentum stock jumps nearly 8% as AI capex wave lifts optics names into the weekend

Lumentum Holdings shares surged 8% to $544.68 Friday after reporting fiscal Q2 revenue of $665.5 million and a backlog topping $400 million for optical circuit switches. The company expects Q3 revenue between $780 million and $830 million. Traders cited strong AI-driven demand but flagged risks if cloud customers pause orders. Lumentum will brief investors at the OFC conference on March 17.
Software stocks rebound after eight-day rout as Anthropic’s new Claude and Alphabet AI spend keep nerves high

Software stocks rebound after eight-day rout as Anthropic’s new Claude and Alphabet AI spend keep nerves high

U.S. software stocks rebounded Friday, with the iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF up 2.4% to $81.59 after steep declines tied to AI-driven volatility. The S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow ETFs also rose. On Thursday, Anthropic launched its upgraded Claude Opus 4.6 AI model. Alphabet shares fell amid ongoing pressure on SaaS and financial-data firms.
Walmart stock price rises as investors rotate to “defensive” plays amid Big Tech jitters

Walmart stock price rises as investors rotate to “defensive” plays amid Big Tech jitters

Walmart shares rose 2.3% to $129.92 Friday morning as investors moved out of tech stocks after Amazon fell 8% on a $200 billion capital spending plan. The retailer briefly crossed a $1 trillion market cap earlier in the week. Executive Vice President Donna Morris sold 76,181 shares at $123.79 on Feb. 3 under a preset plan. Walmart reports earnings Feb. 19.
6 February 2026
Wall Street Tech Sell-Off Gets a New Test as Amazon’s $200 Billion AI Spend Plan Bites

Wall Street Tech Sell-Off Gets a New Test as Amazon’s $200 Billion AI Spend Plan Bites

U.S. stocks rebounded Friday, with the Dow up 1.08% and the S&P 500 rising 0.88% by 9:33 a.m. ET, while Amazon shares fell after announcing $200 billion in capital spending. Bitcoin recovered near $68,000 after dropping to $60,000 Thursday. Jobless claims rose, and job openings hit a five-year low. Chip stocks led gains as tech investors weighed heavy AI infrastructure spending.
Amazon stock slides on $200 billion AI capex plan as Nvidia and other AI stocks split

Amazon stock slides on $200 billion AI capex plan as Nvidia and other AI stocks split

Amazon shares fell 9% Friday after announcing a $200 billion capital spending plan for 2026, focused on AI infrastructure. Nvidia and AMD rose, while software stocks like ServiceNow and Salesforce dropped sharply. Alphabet signaled capital spending could reach up to $185 billion in 2026. The S&P 500 gained 0.88% and the Nasdaq rose 0.77% by mid-morning.
Wall Street rebounds after tech rout, but Amazon stock slides on $200B AI spend plan

Wall Street rebounds after tech rout, but Amazon stock slides on $200B AI spend plan

Amazon shares plunged nearly 9% Friday after announcing a $200 billion AI spending plan, dragging tech stocks lower. The S&P 500 slipped into negative territory for the year on Thursday amid concerns over mounting capital expenditures and weak layoff data. By 09:30 a.m. ET, the Dow rose 0.62%, the S&P 500 gained 0.50%, and the Nasdaq edged up 0.35%. Chipmakers Nvidia and AMD rebounded, each rising over 5%.
Dow Jones jumps nearly 700 points after tech rout — but AI spending fears still bite

Dow Jones jumps nearly 700 points after tech rout — but AI spending fears still bite

The Dow jumped 687 points, or 1.41%, to 49,596 in early Friday trading, recovering from a tech-led selloff. Amazon fell nearly 9% after flagging higher AI spending, while Nvidia gained over 5%. Chipmakers and banks led the rebound, but tech stocks continued to weigh on indexes. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation reports for signals on rate cuts.
Amazon stock price tumbles as $200 billion 2026 capex plan hits AI trade (AMZN)

Amazon stock price tumbles as $200 billion 2026 capex plan hits AI trade (AMZN)

Amazon shares fell 8.8% to $203.15 in early trading Friday after the company announced a $200 billion capital expenditure plan for 2026. Investors reacted to concerns over rising AI and cloud infrastructure costs outpacing cash flow. CEO Andy Jassy cited strong AWS growth, but analysts noted spending was higher than expected. The broader market opened higher, but Amazon’s drop weighed on tech sentiment.
Nvidia stock bounces in premarket as Amazon’s $200B AI spend stirs the trade; China chip licences in focus

Nvidia stock bounces in premarket as Amazon’s $200B AI spend stirs the trade; China chip licences in focus

Nvidia shares rose 2.7% in premarket trading Friday after the Nasdaq hit a two-month low. Amazon shares dropped 8% premarket following news its 2026 capital expenditures could reach $200 billion. Nvidia’s supply chain pushed back on AI bubble fears, while export policy talks with ByteDance remain unresolved. Investors await Nvidia’s Feb. 25 earnings and key U.S. economic data next week.
Amazon’s $200B AI Spend Shock Ripples Through Stocks Before Wall Street Opens

Amazon’s $200B AI Spend Shock Ripples Through Stocks Before Wall Street Opens

Amazon shares fell 4.5% to $222.69 premarket Friday after the company projected $200 billion in 2026 capital spending, up from $131 billion for 2025, fueling investor concerns over AI-related costs. Microsoft dropped 4.9%, AMD 3.9%, and Super Micro Computer 8.6%. Alphabet forecast $175–185 billion in 2026 capex, more than double its 2025 plan. Broadcom rose 0.8%.
U.S. stock market today: Dow futures up after tech rout, but AI capex worries won’t quit

U.S. stock market today: Dow futures up after tech rout, but AI capex worries won’t quit

U.S. stock futures rose early Friday after a sharp tech selloff, with S&P 500 futures up 0.3% and Nasdaq 100 futures gaining 0.35% by 5:11 a.m. ET. Amazon dropped about 8% premarket as investors reacted to major AI spending plans from cloud giants. The S&P 500 fell 1.23% Thursday after Alphabet announced up to $185 billion in 2026 capital spending. Traders await Fed comments and delayed jobs and inflation data next week.
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