Microsoft is Creating a $700 Billion Moat With Its AI Spend Through 2030 - 24/7 Wall St. Microsoft is Creating a $700 Billion Moat With Its AI Spend Through 2030 Microsoft keeps raising its dividend, growing Azure at record pace, and pouring tens of billions into data centers every quarter. The question is whether that spending builds an unbreakable lead or sets up a very expensive stumble. By Alex Sirois Published October 22, 2026, 7:15am ET · 3 min read Quick Read The iconic Microsoft logo adorns a modern ...

Anthropic, one of the world's fastest-growing AI companies, plans to go public by the end of the year. It's reportedly targeting a $2 trillion valuation, which would make it the largest IPO in history and one of the world's most valuable companies. However, the recent leaks from its confidential S-1 filing reveal some bright red flags. In the first half of 2026, it reportedly generated $16.3 billion in revenue, but it posted a staggering net loss of $80.7 billion. $72 billion of that loss came from non-cash ...