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Big tech share buybacks plunge 83% as AI spending hits cash flows

Major US technology companies sharply reduced dividends and share buybacks as record AI infrastructure spending pushed their combined free cash flow into deficit. The shift raises concerns about shareholder returns and places greater pressure on Big Tech to deliver profit growth from its AI investments.

2 Nov 2026 1:23 pm