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capital expenditure

NOUN
fixed asset expense
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Google-owner Alphabet grew revenue by 24% on-year, but investors responded with concern to a lift in the company’s capital expenditure guidance to between $195 billion and $205 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

The company also increased its capital expenditure estimate for the full year to as much as $205 billion, a jump from $190 billion last quarter.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

If capital expenditure guidance from hyperscalers remains strong, “we think investors should step back into the space over summer.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

It is forecasting PLS FY 2027 capital expenditure 25% above consensus.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

In 1906 these grants were raised from 25 to 75% of the capital expenditure, but were limited to colleges provided by local authorities.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 10 "Echinoderma" to "Edward" by Various




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