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capital expenditure

NOUN
fixed asset expense
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Despite concerns over higher capital expenditure and diluted software margins, analysts see Oracle’s stock fall as a buying opportunity.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

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

BNP Paribas economists anticipate the recovery trend in capital expenditure to remain on track, unless critical supply chain bottlenecks emerge, which could drastically weigh on production and corporate revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“Investors have already priced in strong expectations around the AI theme, so any negative signal related to earnings, growth outlooks, or capital expenditure could trigger stronger selling pressure in the leading sectors,” she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Machinery required additional capital expenditure, and steam power must be used on a large scale if it was to be profitable.

From A Short History of English Liberalism by Blease, Walter Lyon




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