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Alphabet (GOOGL) to Raise $80 Billion for AI Expansion

Alphabet (GOOGL) plans to sell $80 billion in stock to enhance its AI infrastructure, with $10 billion coming from Berkshire Hathaway. The company expects its capital expenditures to range from $180 billion to $190 billion this year, an increase from the prior estimate of $175 billion to $185 billion. Alphabet's stock has more than doubled over the past year, reflecting investor confidence in its AI projects. The fundraising effort includes $30 billion in underwritten offerings and a $40 billion program for Class A and C shares, starting in Q3.