Google Doubles Down on Spending as AI Fear Returns

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🗓️ 5 February 2026

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Ed Elson breaks down Google’s earnings with Scott Devitt, Managing Director of Equity Research at Wedbush Securities. They discuss the implications of Google doubling its capital expenditures, and what the broader tech selloff says about markets right now. Ed then unpacks Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk’s earnings with Jared Holz, Healthcare Equity Strategist at Mizuho. He also dives into the Netflix/WBD hearing on Capitol Hill with Rohan Goswami, Business Reporter at Semafor. And finally, Ed shares his thoughts on why software stocks are getting crushed right now. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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