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Microsoft and Alphabet lead cloud growth with massive AI investments and diverging cash flows.

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17 Aug 2026
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Microsoft and Alphabet reported strong cloud revenue growth, with Microsoft’s Azure hitting $100 billion annual revenue and Google Cloud growing 82%. Both companies invest heavily in AI infrastructure, but Microsoft maintains positive free cash flow despite $35.8 billion in capex, while Alphabet’s higher spending led to negative free cash flow and suspended buybacks. Microsoft is seen as a stable investment with steady growth, while Alphabet offers higher growth potential but with more financial risk. The key focus ahead is whether their capital expenditures will translate into sustainable profits and margin expansion.

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AMD shares rise 140% YTD but face high valuation and execution risks ahead of key AI GPU ramp.

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AMD shows strong growth potential at $514, while Palantir at $174 seems fully valued amid high expectations.

AMD shows strong growth potential at $514, while Palantir at $174 seems fully valued amid high expectations.

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Amazon eyes 30% stock gain after hitting $3T market cap, driven by AWS growth and AI investments.

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Bridgewater boosts ETF holdings, trims some tech stocks in $24.4B portfolio update

Bridgewater boosts ETF holdings, trims some tech stocks in $24.4B portfolio update

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