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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 1 MIN

Big Tech's Profits: Startup Stakes Boost Earnings

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Big Techs profits surge, but a significant portion comes from private startup stakes, not core business. In Q1, Alphabet and Amazon alone earned $53B in other income, nearly 60% of total earnings. Across the top 5 hyperscalers, other income hit 34% of total earnings, the highest in a decade. Investors are bullish on AI boom, but sustainability of these boosts may become a concern as scrutiny increases. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2705a8b1d5c64862

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