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February Durable Goods Orders Miss at -1.8% — Manufacturing Contraction Deepens Recession Watch

Orders for durable manufactured goods fell 1.8 percent in February 2026, worse than the expected 0.5 percent decline, while the critical non-defense capital goods ex-aircraft reading dropped 1.1 percent. The miss adds to a growing body of deteriorating economic data and pushed JPMorgan's U.S. recession probability estimate to 40 percent for 2026.

Meta Shares Surge Nearly 3% as Reuters Reports Planned 20% Workforce Reduction to Offset $135 Billion AI Spending

Meta Platforms shares climbed nearly 3% on Monday after Reuters reported that the social media giant is weighing layoffs affecting 20% or more of its roughly 79,000-person workforce — potentially eliminating more than 15,000 jobs — as the company seeks to offset its $135 billion AI capital expenditure plan for 2026, roughly double last year's spending. The news accelerated a sector-wide narrative of tech giants using AI efficiency gains to justify historic reductions in headcount.

Amazon Launches Historic $37–$42 Billion Cross-Border Bond Offering to Finance AI Infrastructure

Amazon.com initiated one of the largest corporate bond offerings on record Tuesday, targeting $37 billion to $42 billion across an 11-tranche dollar offering and an 8-part euro issuance, underscoring the relentless capital demands of the artificial intelligence buildout. The deal follows a $32 billion raise by Alphabet last month and arrives as hyperscalers collectively forecast over $650 billion in AI-related capital expenditures for 2026.

Nvidia Posts Record $68 Billion Quarter but Shares Fall as Wall Street Demands More

Nvidia delivered its largest quarterly revenue beat in semiconductor history, reporting $68.13 billion in fiscal Q4 2026 revenue — up 73% year over year — and adjusted EPS of $1.62, topping the $1.53 consensus. Yet shares slid nearly 5% on Thursday as investors, skeptical of AI capital expenditure sustainability, demanded proof of monetization rather than infrastructure growth alone.

Technology Giants Navigate AI Investment Surge Amid Rising Debt Concerns

Major technology companies are embarking on unprecedented capital spending programs to build AI infrastructure, with Morgan Stanley estimating hyperscalers will raise approximately $400 billion in corporate bonds in 2026. Oracle's elevated debt levels have emerged as a particular concern, while most big tech firms maintain solid balance sheets despite aggressive AI investments.

Alphabet Plans Rare 100-Year Sterling Bond to Fuel AI Investment

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is preparing to issue an uncommon 100-year sterling-denominated bond as part of a broader debt issuance strategy to fund expansive artificial intelligence infrastructure investments and capital expenditures. The move underscores the tech giant’s aggressive financing approach amid a broader industry trend of increased borrowing to support AI and cloud computing growth.

Alphabet’s AI Spending Surge Surprises Markets Despite Strong Earnings

Alphabet reported robust quarterly profits on Feb. 5, 2026, yet stunned investors with plans to nearly double its capital expenditure in 2026, intensifying its focus on artificial intelligence development. While earnings exceeded expectations and highlighted core business strength, the elevated capex guidance raised concerns about future free cash flow and valuation metrics, prompting a mixed reaction across technology and broader equity markets.

Big Tech Earnings Highlight AI Spending Surge and Margin Pressure

Major technology companies reported strong revenue growth driven by artificial-intelligence demand, while warning that elevated capital expenditures are weighing on near-term margins. Investors weighed long-term growth prospects against rising costs and valuation concerns.