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AI Cycle Boosts Tech Giants Amid Margin Risks
The AI-driven capital cycle is powering record spending by hyperscalers and strong growth in key US tech stocks. Microsoft's Azure cloud surpassed $100 billion in annual revenue, driven by expanding AI services like Copilot, but faces margin risks if AI demand slows.
Alphabet's Google Cloud leads hyperscaler growth at 82%, supported by broad enterprise adoption, though it faces regulatory and debt challenges.
NVIDIA's data center revenue soared 85%, fueled by AI chip demand, but its high volatility and customer concentration pose risks.