Capex Clock Ticks Against Microsoft as AI Build-Out Squeezes Returns

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Microsoft is sliding in June despite solid revenue and earnings as capital spending on AI data centers squeezes margins and free cash flow; hyperscalers are projected to spend hundreds of billions in 2026, shifting investor focus from current earnings to the future costs of AI infrastructure.
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