Big Tech returns smallest share of cash to shareholders in 15 years, given AI spending

Economic Times TechOctober 31, 2026en

The retreat threatens a long-standing source of support for technology share prices. With companies buying back fewer shares, investors are increasingly dependent on heavy AI investments delivering enough profit growth to justify their valuations.

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