Alphabet Raises Additional Equity for AI Capex Surge

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- Alphabet increased its planned 2026 capital expenditures to as high as $190 billion and is seeking $85 billion in fresh equity sales to fund AI data center buildout and model development.
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Alphabet plans to spend much more on building AI systems. To pay for it the company will sell new shares which could support growth in the tech area.
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