Alphabet shares fell 13% in one session, their worst trading day ever, after parts of its earnings report disappointed investors and wiped out about $500 billion in market value. The concern centers on AI infrastructure spending: Alphabet kept its capex forecast unchanged at $195 billion to $205 billion, and free cash flow came in at negative $9 billion versus analysts' estimate of $2.7 billion. Google ads still accounted for 64% of total revenue, while the cloud business posted a record 103% revenue gain to more than $30 billion. Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta together aim to spend more than $700 billion this year on infrastructure. The author argues that for most investors, the recent decline is a chance to buy at an attractive price, though more volatility could follow.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Communication Services |
| Industry | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market cap | $3.5T |
| Close on 11/02/2026 | 278.99 |
| Change that session | -0.30% |
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