Big Tech’s massive spending is back in focus on Wall Street
Wall Street is scrutinizing Big Tech's enormous spending on artificial intelligence, seeking tangible results from companies like Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft, which are collectively set to surpass $700 billion in AI spending this year. Investors reacted mixedly to the companies' first quarter earnings, with Alphabet shares jumping 10% and Meta shares sinking almost 9%.
The largest US tech companies are on a spending spree to get ahead in the AI race, with Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft collectively set to surpass $700 billion in AI spending this year. Investors are now scrutinizing spending plans that don’t have tangible results. Alphabet reported earnings and announced plans to raise its AI spending, but also showed an ability to monetize AI through ad revenue and cloud contract services. Meta also raised its AI spending by at least $10 billion but lacked evidence of returns. Wall Street is looking for clear AI winners and losers. Big Tech's spending has boosted economic growth, and the AI story remains intact, but returns on spending will dictate investors' resolve.
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