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2 sourcesFeb 6, 2026

Amazon sees 50% boost to capital spending

Amazon on Thursday projected a surge of more than 50% in capital expenditures this year, joining its peers in a spending spree to build

Hiru News - English•Feb 6, 2026
By Hiru News English
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The top four hyperscalers - Amazon, Microsoft, Google and Meta - are expected to collectively spend more than $630 billion this year. But Amazon took $610 million in asset impairments related primarily to its physical stores unit, which includes Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh grocery stores. Amazon's advertising business continues to be a highlight.

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  • Amazon sees 50% boost to capital spending this year, shares tumbleAda Derana Biz·Feb 6, 2026
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