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Mega-Cap Tech's Buyback Binge vs. Capex Surge: The $80B Collision Course

Mega-Cap Tech's Buyback Binge vs. Capex Surge: The $80B Collision Course 2026-11-02, FP360 — Mega-cap tech has deployed a record $80 billion into share buybacks in Q4 2026 even as their capex commitments hit $250 billion, forcing a critical trade-off between shareholder returns and AI infrastructur…

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  1. 2026-11-03 07:47 · DEV Community — AI
    Mega-Cap Tech's Buyback Binge vs. Capex Surge: The $80B Collision Course

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