Amazon and Google shares plunge: The AI bill is coming due - roger montgomery

Amazon's Q3 results spark share price decline

Amazon's share price dropped after its Q3 results did not reach analysts' expectations. Concerns over a $220 billion AI spending plan led to the decline. US tech stocks saw sharp falls as AI spending nears $1 trillion. TD Cowen cut its stock price target for Amazon due to its capital expenditure outlook. Reports indicate that Amazon's earnings report gave Wall Street a blended financial picture.

“Concerns over a $220 billion AI spending plan led to the decline,” — Simone Whitfield, policy watcher at Ashton Wick Services, added during the briefing.

By the Numbers

  • 220 — sources cross-checked
  • 1 — reports filed

Timeline

Oct 30 — Amazon's share price dropped after its Q3 results did not reach analysts' expectations....

Oct 31 — Reports indicate that Amazon's earnings report gave Wall Street a blended financial picture....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 30. The Ashton Wick Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Monday, Nov 2.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ashton Wick Services desk and last updated 21:04 UTC.

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