Big Tech’s $500 billion spending spree leaves a lot less for shareholders
THE SO WHAT
A $500B capex wave is rewriting the deal between Big Tech and investors — more cash is going into AI infra and less into buybacks and dividends. For operators, that means hyperscalers will be hungry for utilization and new workloads, which can translate into aggressive pricing and co-investment if you’re bringing real volume.
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