Meta, Microsoft Fall as AI Spending Tests Investors
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Meta and Microsoft shares declined in after-hours trading following announcements of increased AI infrastructure spending. Meta specifically warned of significantly higher outlays in 2026 compared to 2025, raising investor concerns despite Zuckerberg's confidence.
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Meta Platforms Inc. and Microsoft Corp. shares fell in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the tech giants disclosed spending on AI data centers filled with humming servers. Meta warned that 2026 outlays would be “notably larger” than in 2025, but Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg, said he wasn’t worried about overspending on AI infrastructure. Matt Bloxham of Bloomberg Intelligence explains.
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Original article published by Bloomberg on October 30, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.