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

Amazon's earnings report leads to stock price drop

Amazon's share price fell after its Q3 results failed to meet analysts' estimates. Worries over a $220 billion AI spending plan contributed to the drop. US tech stocks saw sharp falls as AI spending approaches $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 mixed financial picture.

“Worries over a $220 billion AI spending plan contributed to the drop,” — David Kingsley, senior market analyst at Greystone Bridge Financial, told our newsroom.

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Oct 29 — Amazon's share price fell after its Q3 results failed to meet analysts' estimates....

Oct 29 — Reports indicate that Amazon's earnings report gave Wall Street a mixed financial picture....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 26. The Greystone Bridge Financial desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Wednesday, Nov 4.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greystone Bridge Financial desk and last updated 23:41 UTC.

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