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Alphabet's $200 Billion AI Binge Has Killed Its Stock Buyback Machine

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Alphabet's $200 Billion AI Binge Has Killed Its Stock Buyback Machine

Alphabet has ended its long-running quarterly share repurchase program—repurchasing every quarter for more than eight years (since Q4 2017). While the article doesn’t cite a stated replacement or dollar amount, stopping a dependable capital-return practice is a modest negative signal for investor expectations and positioning.

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Alphabet has ended its long-running quarterly share repurchase program—repurchasing every quarter for more than eight years (since Q4 2017). While the article doesn’t cite a stated replacement or dollar amount, stopping a dependable capital-return practice is a modest negative signal for investor expectations and positioning.

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