[Alphabet CFO: Raises 2026 Capital Expenditure Guidance Range to $180 Billion-$190 Billion, Expects Significant Growth in 2027 Capital Expenditure Compared to 2026] Reported by Jinse Finance, on April 30, following Wednesday's post-market session Eastern Time, Alphabet Chief Financial Officer Ruth Porat stated during the earnings call: Regarding investments, we have raised the full-year 2026 capital expenditure guidance range to $180 billion to $190 billion, previously expected to be $175 billion to $185 billion, incorporating investments related to the Intersect acquisition completed in March. We are witnessing unprecedented demand for AI computing resources both internally and externally. Our investments in artificial intelligence are driving strong growth, as evidenced by Google Cloud's record-breaking revenue and order backlog growth, as well as the outstanding performance of Google Services. Looking ahead, these exceptional results reinforce our determination to allocate the necessary capital and continue seizing opportunities in artificial intelligence. Therefore, we expect 2027 capital expenditure to grow significantly compared to 2026. (East News Agency)