Big Tech sheds nearly $900bn as Wall Street questions soaring AI spending

Shares in Google, Amazon and Meta fell sharply, wiping nearly $900bn off Big Tech's market value, as investors grew concerned over the cost of heavy AI investment.

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2026-10-30 10:00 · Financial Times AI
Big Tech sheds nearly $900bn in rout over soaring AI spending

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