AI infrastructure spending and market reactions

Companies raise growth targets and investors react amid heavy AI-related capital spending and infrastructure concerns.

3 stories225 sourcesUpdated Oct 30, 2026

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Oct 30, 2026
Capgemini raised its 2026 revenue-growth forecast to 9%–9.5% citing demand to modernize systems for enterprise AI.
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European shares slipped as disappointing results and heavy AI-infrastructure spending intensified cash-burn concerns.
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Investors brace for Alphabet’s quarterly results with attention on sharply higher AI-related capital spending.
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European Stocks Dip on AI Spending Fears

Amazon kept a $220 billion 2026 capex plan after a second quarter of negative free cash flow; Intel fell nearly 25% and European stocks slipped.

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Capgemini raises 2026 growth target to 9%-9.5%

Capgemini raised its 2026 revenue-growth forecast to 9%–9.5% after third-quarter revenue rose 11.7% at constant exchange rates, citing demand to modernize data and technology systems for enterprise AI. Bookings grew 3.4%, while its core Applications & Technology business slowed; the company kept its margin and cash-flow targets unchanged and expects 3%–4% growth in the fourth quarter.

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Alphabet Shares Sink as AI Spending Concerns Grow

Investors are bracing for Alphabet’s quarterly results, with attention on Google Cloud growth, AI monetization and sharply higher AI-related capital spending. The company’s recent cash outflow and stock weakness have raised concerns, even as cloud demand and analyst expectations offer a counterpoint.

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