capital expenditure

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The downward revision was due largely to softer-than-expected capital expenditure, which had been anticipated following recent figures. from the Ministry of Finance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

AI-related capital expenditure is projected to reach $725 billion this year, approaching $3 trillion by the decade’s end.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Lenovo’s growing AI server revenue stems from continued investments by U.S. hyperscalers and the AI capital expenditure ramp-up by Chinese internet companies, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The six-to-12 month outlook for financial markets is deteriorating as inventories fall, inflation risks rise and higher capital costs become more relevant for the AI capital expenditure boom.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

The total railway earnings of the Cape and Natal together over all their lines amounted to �3,916,566 in 1895, and the capital expenditure on railways by these colonies amounts to �26,000,000.

From The Transvaal from Within A Private Record of Public Affairs by Fitzpatrick, Percy, Sir