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Alphabet’s AI Boom vs. Cash Crunch | Raleigh News
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- Jul 24, 2026
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Alphabet just shattered records with Google Cloud raking in over $24 billion—up 82% year over year—and nearly 90% of Fortune 100 companies are using Gemini Enterprise. But the stock tanked 6.5% the next day after revealing a $44 billion spending spree and negative free cash flow, fueled mostly by a one-time gain. This exposes the AI boom’s core dilemma: can massive infrastructure bets actually pay off? With Microsoft and Meta’s earnings looming, the market’s watching to see if AI’s economics are finally clicking—or if we’re headed for another bubble. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/61eaef589c45baff