AI Capex: Billions Spent, Returns Still Coming
@Mkoh:
Big Tech is pouring unprecedented capital into artificial intelligence infrastructure, and the market is watching closely for proof that the spending is paying off. With Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta all scheduled to report earnings next week, investors will scrutinise not just the headline numbers but the trajectory of AI-related expenditure versus measurable returns.So far in 2026, hyperscalers have shown no signs of slowing their build-out. Data centre construction, GPU clusters, and energy partnerships continue at a blistering pace. Nvidia and the broader semiconductor supply chain have ridden this wave higher in April, delivering strong performance as demand signals remain robust. Yet the critical question persists: are we still in the infrastructure phase where costs lead rev