Google sees its worst day in 20 years, but why it may not be alone

Alphabet's report on October 29 revealed its slowest growth, causing its stock to plunge by 12.6%. Investor worries about the company's hefty AI infrastructure investments impacting cash flows surfaced immediately. Other tech behemoths like Microsoft and Amazon are equally grappling with the financial burden of escalating AI costs. Additionally, Meta's capital expenditure projections suggest ongoing struggles with investment commitments despite higher revenues.