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Corporate Profits Should Override All Other Concerns, For Now

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Corporate Profits Should Override All Other Concerns, For Now

Alphabet reported strong results—revenue grew 25% and cloud revenue rose 82%—but its outlook came in below estimates. The company also raised 2026 capex and showed negative free cash flow, highlighting elevated AI infrastructure spending and raising concerns about valuation and cash flow sustainability for the sector.

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Alphabet reported strong results—revenue grew 25% and cloud revenue rose 82%—but its outlook came in below estimates. The company also raised 2026 capex and showed negative free cash flow, highlighting elevated AI infrastructure spending and raising concerns about valuation and cash flow sustainability for the sector.

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