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Google Sales Miss Reignites AI Fears, Microsoft Eyes $25B Debt Offering

Source: Bloomberg Tech · OCT 29, 2026

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down Alphabet's weak search and ad sales which raised new fears that AI is eating into Google's core business and caused a record market cap wipeout. Plus, Bloomberg reports Microsoft is looking to tap the bond market for the first time since 2017, seeking at least $25 billion to support spending as AI cloud growth soars. And, DoorDash makes a $17 billion bet on groceries with plans to buy Instacart. (Source: Bloomberg)

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