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title: "Alphabet sacrifices buybacks to fund its AI buildout"
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description: "Alphabet is reducing stock buybacks to nearly double capital spending on AI infrastructure. Investors are monitoring Google Cloud's growth, margins, and free cash flow to assess if this strategic shift from immediate shareholder returns will yield greater long-term value."
datetime: "2026-07-22T02:45:48.000Z"
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# Alphabet sacrifices buybacks to fund its AI buildout

CNBC's MacKenzie Sigalos reports on Alphabet’s shift away from stock repurchases as it nearly doubles capital spending on AI infrastructure — and why investors will be looking to Google Cloud growth, margins and free cash flow for proof that giving up an immediate shareholder return can generate a bigger long-term payoff.

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