{
  "id": 17252568,
  "title": "Big Tech's AI spending spree puts over $2 trillion in Nasdaq market value at risk",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/big-techs-ai-spending-spree-puts-over-2-trillion-in-nasdaq-market",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-30T15:45:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/big-techs-ai-spending-spree-puts-over-2-trillion-in-nasdaq-market-value-at-risk/articleshow/135368324.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Over $2 trillion in market value for the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 could be at risk this month due to concerns over the rapid spending on artificial intelligence (AI) by major tech companies. The index has already fallen more than 5.8% in October, with investors questioning whether these massive AI investments will generate sufficient returns quickly enough. Alphabet, Meta Platforms, and Amazon.com have all raised their spending forecasts as they expand their AI infrastructure. The rising costs of these investments and the uncertain timeline for recovery are causing investor worries, especially with higher borrowing costs making debt-funded investments more expensive. Major tech companies like Apple and Nvidia, which are seen as AI bellwethers, are under close watch. Alphabet's record one-day percentage fall on Thursday and Meta's plans to raise $97.5 billion have added to concerns about shareholder dilution. However, Microsoft and SpaceX have seen positive results from their AI investments. Rising debt levels and potential slower returns from AI investments are adding to investor worries about the broader impact on the technology sector.",
  "summary": "As concerns rise over the Nasdaq 100, which faces risks surpassing $2 trillion this month, investors are questioning the viability of major AI investments. With firms like Meta and Alphabet boosting their spending projections, uncertainties around profitability loom large. However, positive results from Microsoft and SpaceX provide a hopeful contrast to an otherwise declining market.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}