AI Stocks Today (Dec. 23, 2025): China’s AI Surge, Big Tech’s Power Grab, and New Red Flags for Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon and More
Goldman Sachs estimates major AI firms spent nearly $400 billion on AI-related capital expenditures in 2025, with projections reaching $530 billion in 2026. Taiwan reported November export orders up 39.5% year over year, driven by AI demand. ByteDance plans $22 billion in AI infrastructure spending for 2026. Trade policy and geopolitical risks remain.