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#AlphabetToLiftCapexToAsMuchAs$205B 🚨 Alphabet To Lift CapEx To As Much As $205B Google parent Alphabet plans to raise its 2026 capital expenditure (CapEx) guidance to $195B–$205B, up from its previous $180B–$190B outlook. The increased spending is aimed primarily at expanding AI infrastructure, including data centers, chips, and cloud capacity to meet surging AI demand. Why it matters: 🤖 Massive investment in AI infrastructure and compute. ☁️ Supports continued growth of Google Cloud and Gemini AI. 📈 Bullish for AI supply-chain companies (chips, memory, networking, data centers). ⚠️ Higher spending has also raised investor concerns about near-term cash flow, leading to pressure on Alphabet's stock despite strong earnings.