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EPISODE · Aug 10, 2026 · 8 MIN

BIG TECH'S CASH CRASH: Why Google, Meta & Amazon Are Borrowing Billions!

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For 22 consecutive years since going public in 2004, Alphabet never posted a single quarter of negative free cash flow—until now. In today's Wall Street Truthbomb, Mark Malek exposes why Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon are burning through cash and turning to corporate bond markets to fund the multi-billion-dollar AI hardware race.Mark analyzes the shadow data inside Alphabet’s -$5.9B quarterly free cash flow print, revealing how $99 Billion in unrealized paper investment gains masked underlying cash drain and forced zero share buybacks. Discover Meta’s drop to $784M in FCF, Amazon’s -$7.6B trailing cash swing, and why borrowing at 5%+ yields mirrors historical telecom capex expansions.CHAPTERS & OUTLINE:The $240 Billion Cash Myth: Why Tech Giants Are Issuing DebtAlphabet’s Historic First: -$5.9B Free Cash Flow After 22 YearsShadow Data: Accounting Gains Masking $44.9B Quarterly CapexZero Share Buybacks & $70 Billion Raised in Stock/Debt IssuanceMeta’s Cash Squeeze: FCF Drops to $784M & BlackRock JV DealsAmazon's $25 Billion Cash Swing: Trailing FCF Sinks to -$7.6BThe Telecom Fiber Parallels: Overbuilding Capex Ahead of MonetizationToday's Wall Street Truthbomb: The End of Free Lunch Balance SheetsSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@wstruthbombs?sub_confirmation=1Substack: https://substack.com/@wstruthbombsX: https://x.com/WSTruthBombsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wstruthbombsBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/wstruthbombs.bsky.socialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wstruthbombsTruthbombs videos are for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views expressed by Mark Malek or guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Siebert Financial. These videos do not constitute investment advice, an offer to sell, or a solicitation to buy any securities. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Listeners and viewers should consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.#BigTech #Alphabet #Google #Meta #Amazon #AICapex #FreeCashFlow #MarkMalek #WallStreetTruthbombs #StockMarket #CorporateDebtSupport the show

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For 22 consecutive years since going public in 2004, Alphabet never posted a single quarter of negative free cash flow—until now. In today's Wall Street Truthbomb, Mark Malek exposes why Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon are burning through cash and turning to corporate bond markets to fund the multi-billion-dollar AI hardware race. Mark analyzes the shadow data inside Alphabet’s -$5.9B quarterly free cash flow print, revealing how $99 Billion in unrealized paper investment gains masked underlying ...

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