Since late 2022, Big Tech has committed around $750 billion to AI infrastructure, leading to targeted layoffs, especially in companies like Meta. Despite these job cuts, overall U.S. employment remains strong, and S&P 500 companies continue to grow dividends steadily at 5-6% annually, reaching record payout levels. This is possible due to strong free cash flow and low payout ratios, allowing firms to invest heavily in AI while maintaining shareholder returns. Investors should focus on companies with solid cash flow and clear AI strategies, as the AI-driven capital shift supports innovation without sacrificing income.
In June, Google maintained steady user growth with 2.2 billion daily active users, while AI competitors Claude and Gemini saw sharp increases, growing 9% and 7% respectively. Gemini added the most daily users, gaining 8 million, followed by ChatGPT a...
The market is expected to stay stable and range-bound during the summer doldrums, with limited movement after struggling to surpass previous highs. Hyperscaler capital expenditures (capex) are anticipated to be the main driver for stock performance, ...
Google's parent company Alphabet is increasing its investment in artificial intelligence, which has supported strong business results despite a 7% decline in its shares over the past month. The company is expected to report its Q2 earnings on July 22...
Mark Lanier won a landmark $6 million verdict against Meta and Google, proving their platforms were designed to be addictive and harmful to children's mental health. The case, led by a young plaintiff named Kaley, exposed internal documents showing d...
