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NASDAQ:GOOG News 4 February 2026 - 7 February 2026

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon shares fell Friday after the company announced a $200 billion AI infrastructure plan for 2026, exceeding analyst expectations and reviving investor concerns about profitability. Combined 2026 capex flagged by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta now tops $630 billion. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom shares surged on the news, while software and data firms remained under pressure.
7 February 2026
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Google stock price slips after-hours as Alphabet’s $185 billion AI spending plan stays in focus

Google stock price slips after-hours as Alphabet’s $185 billion AI spending plan stays in focus

Alphabet Class C shares fell 2.5% to $323.10 in after-hours trading Friday, trailing gains in major U.S. stock benchmarks. The company told investors it expects 2026 capital expenditures of $175–185 billion, far above analyst forecasts. Some analysts warned the spending could cut free cash flow by over 90%. Google Cloud revenue rose 48% to $17.7 billion in the December quarter.
6 February 2026
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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%.
6 February 2026
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Google stock price slips as Alphabet’s AI spending push keeps GOOG in focus

Google stock price slips as Alphabet’s AI spending push keeps GOOG in focus

Alphabet Class C shares fell 0.5% to $331.33 in early Friday trading after the company set 2026 capital spending at up to $185 billion, far above Wall Street estimates. Cloud revenue jumped 48% to $17.7 billion in the December quarter. The board approved a $0.21 per share dividend, payable March 16. Investors remain cautious as Big Tech ramps up AI-related expenses.
6 February 2026
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Dow Jones slides nearly 600 points as AI spending fears hit Wall Street; Amazon sinks after the bell

Dow Jones slides nearly 600 points as AI spending fears hit Wall Street; Amazon sinks after the bell

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.2% to 48,908.72 as investors dumped tech stocks on concerns over soaring AI infrastructure costs at Amazon and Alphabet. Amazon shares dropped up to 11% after it raised its 2026 capital spending forecast to $200 billion. U.S. jobless claims rose by 22,000 to 231,000, while job openings hit a three-year low. The Nasdaq closed at its lowest since November.
5 February 2026
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GOOG stock whipsaws after Alphabet flags up to $185 billion in AI capex

GOOG stock whipsaws after Alphabet flags up to $185 billion in AI capex

Alphabet Class C shares fell 0.8% to $330.53 in after-hours trading Thursday after the company announced plans to nearly double capital spending to as much as $185 billion in 2026, focusing on data centers and AI. Revenue for the December quarter rose 18% to $113.8 billion, with Google Cloud up 48%. CEO Sundar Pichai cited AI as key to growth. The company declared a $0.21 dividend, payable March 16.
5 February 2026
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QQQ Slides Again as Alphabet’s $185B AI Spend Plan Stirs Nasdaq-100 ETF Jitters

QQQ Slides Again as Alphabet’s $185B AI Spend Plan Stirs Nasdaq-100 ETF Jitters

Invesco’s Nasdaq-100 ETF QQQ fell about 1.6% Thursday morning, extending losses after Alphabet projected 2026 capital spending of up to $185 billion. Portfolio managers cited concerns over high tech valuations and AI-driven disruption, prompting investors to cut risk. Trading volume in QQQ rose above recent averages, with the ETF last seen near $605.75.
5 February 2026
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Alphabet stock slides in premarket after Google flags $185 billion AI spending plan

Alphabet stock slides in premarket after Google flags $185 billion AI spending plan

Alphabet shares fell 1.9% in premarket trading Thursday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of $175–185 billion, far above prior years. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 18% to $113.8 billion, with Google Cloud revenue up 48%. Investors remain cautious as U.S. antitrust appeals prolong regulatory uncertainty.
5 February 2026
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Google’s $185B AI spending shock rattles stocks as Nasdaq slide spreads to Asia

Google’s $185B AI spending shock rattles stocks as Nasdaq slide spreads to Asia

Alphabet plans capital spending of $175–185 billion in 2026, far above analyst forecasts. Asian stocks fell sharply, with MSCI’s Asia-Pacific index down 1.8% and South Korea’s KOSPI off 3.9%. U.S. tech shares slid, dragging the Nasdaq down 1.5%. Investors await ECB and Bank of England policy decisions.
5 February 2026
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GOOG stock drops after-hours as Alphabet’s $185 billion spending plan rattles investors

GOOG stock drops after-hours as Alphabet’s $185 billion spending plan rattles investors

Alphabet’s Class C shares fell 2.1% to $333.42 in after-hours trading after the company projected 2026 capital expenditures of $175–185 billion. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 18% to $113.8 billion, with Google Cloud up 48% to $17.7 billion. The company announced a $0.21 per share dividend and a $2.1 billion compensation charge tied to Waymo. Investors questioned whether AI demand will offset the higher spending.
4 February 2026
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Dow Jones slips while Nasdaq slides as tech selloff bites again

Dow Jones slips while Nasdaq slides as tech selloff bites again

The Dow Jones fell 47.77 points, or 0.1%, to 49,193.22 by 1:37 p.m. EST Wednesday, as tech stocks dragged the Nasdaq down 2.17%. Investors weighed weaker private payrolls data and steady services activity ahead of Alphabet’s earnings after the bell. Super Micro Computer raised its revenue outlook, while AMD’s forecast added to AI hardware jitters.
4 February 2026
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GOOG stock price drops as Alphabet earnings loom and DOJ appeal adds fresh antitrust risk

GOOG stock price drops as Alphabet earnings loom and DOJ appeal adds fresh antitrust risk

Alphabet’s Class C shares fell 1.8% to $334.62 by midmorning Wednesday, hitting a new intraday low ahead of its earnings report. The drop followed a global selloff in software and data-analytics stocks after Anthropic’s Claude Cowork launch. Alphabet’s earnings call is set for 4:30 p.m. EST, with analysts watching for updates on AI and data center spending. Regulators said they will appeal remedies in the ongoing Google search monopoly case.
4 February 2026
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Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

7 February 2026
Corning shares jumped 8.3% to a record $122.16 Friday, gaining 11% over two sessions amid strong demand for AI infrastructure stocks. The move follows a $6 billion optical fiber deal with Meta and upgraded company forecasts. Shares traded as high as $122.56 and rose 0.6% after hours. COO Avery Nelson sold 1,894 shares for tax withholding, retaining 66,050.
PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

7 February 2026
PepsiCo priced €2.5 billion in euro notes across four maturities, with settlement set for Feb. 11, according to an SEC filing. The company plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying commercial paper. Shares closed at $170.49 Friday, up 1.8%. PepsiCo is also cutting U.S. snack prices by up to 15% after consumer pushback.
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