Barclays: Big Tech Buyback Slowdown Won't Derail Market as AI Spending Surges
Barclays says Big Tech's 17% buyback decline, driven by AI capex exceeding $1T by 2028, won't hurt markets as investors now favor growth reinvestment over capital returns.
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Recently added · Page 1Big Tech Buybacks Slow Amid AI Spending; Nvidia (NVDA) Soars with Strong Share Repurchase
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