Major hyperscalers like Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta are driving U.S. GDP growth through massive AI infrastructure investments, with capex budgets expected to rise over 90% by 2026. However, this surge in spending has led to growing financial stress, including soaring debt exceeding $1.3 trillion and negative free cash flow for most, except Microsoft. Meta is issuing $95 billion in equity, causing shareholder dilution, while buybacks have stopped and credit markets face pressure, raising default risks. This unsustainable financial trend could negatively impact markets and the broader economy if it continues.
Despite the financial pressures highlighted in the news, major hyperscalers show varied trading performances on Pluang as of Nov 04, 2026 02:22 WIB. Microsoft leads with a 2.81% gain at USD 521.38, close to its 52-week high of USD 543.45, while Amazon trades at USD 251.41, still below its 52-week peak of USD 284.02. Meta, issuing significant equity, is priced at USD 621.51, well below its 52-week high of USD 777.59, reflecting some market caution.
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