capital spending

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Denyer writes that U.S. capital spending on computers and peripherals, including data center components, surged to levels not witnessed since the dotcom era of 1998-2000.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Yap remains positive on the sector, favoring oil-and-gas service providers ahead of an expected rise in capital spending in 2027, driven by energy-security needs, inventory rebuilding and production replacement amid Middle East tensions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Microsoft shares are recovering after a $190 billion capital spending forecast caused a dip below $400.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

But Microsoft and Meta were hit hard by worries about their capital spending plans, which caused the Mag Seven ETF to drop about 0.5% the day after the earnings deluge.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

A major downturn in the Swiss economy should still be avoided, as consumer and capital spending have picked up and will keep the economy moving in 1999.

From The 1999 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency