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world•Oct 30, 2026, 04:32 AM ET

Amazon falls 7%, Intel plunges 25% in premarket trading, as pressure mounts after earnings

According to reporting by CNBC International Markets, Investors are nervous about the massive AI spending from the tech giants and whether that will pay off.

By USA NOW News Desk, National Editorial Bureau
Amazon falls 7%, Intel plunges 25% in premarket trading, as pressure mounts after earnings
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International wire reporting from the CNBC International Markets confirms significant developments in United States. Global observers and diplomatic missions are monitoring strategic and macroeconomic ramifications.

“International wire reporting from the CNBC International Markets confirms significant developments in United States. Global observers and diplomatic missions are monitoring strategic and macroeconomic ramifications.”

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  • •Official Issuing Wire: CNBC International Markets
  • •Editorial Desk: Global Economy
  • •Coverage Domain: WORLD
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According to reporting by CNBC International Markets, Investors are nervous about the massive AI spending from the tech giants and whether that will pay off.

Detailed Factual Report

Amazon and Intel shares were down in premarket trading on Friday after they reported September quarter numbers that disappointed investors, dragging Nasdaq futures down 2% and capping off a week of rough tech earnings.

Amazon reported a third-quarter miss on the top and bottom line while maintaining its capital expenditure forecast for 2026 of $220 billion this year. Amazon also reported negative free cash flow for the second consecutive quarter, much larger than the previous period.

Investors are nervous about the massive AI spending from the tech giants and whether that will pay off.

On Thursday, Alphabet shares closed 13% lower, its worst single-day drop in history after it too reported ballooning negative free cash flow .

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  • Official Issuing Wire: CNBC International Markets
  • Editorial Desk: Global Economy
  • Coverage Domain: WORLD
  • Publication Status: Verified Journalistic Dispatch
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  • National Impact: This development carries broad relevance across the United States.
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    Information in this article was compiled directly from records provided by CNBC International Markets. Access the primary source document at: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/30/amazon-intel-earnings-big-tech-ai-spending-concerns.html. Reporting and editorial review conducted by the USA NOW News Desk.

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    Oct 30, 04:32 AM ET
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    Investors are nervous about the massive AI spending from the tech giants and whether that will pay off.

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    Official communications from CNBC International Markets highlight significant international developments and strategic implications involving United States.

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