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Amazon and Alphabet profits highlight AI boom linkages

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New York Times Business reports that profits at Amazon and Alphabet reflect how the fortunes of large technology firms are becoming increasingly tied together during the AI boom.

The outlet says the recent investment gains tied to these companies point to a circular dynamic, where advances and momentum in AI-related businesses can reinforce broader market outcomes across the tech sector.

By highlighting the shared dependency between the two companies, the report frames the AI rally as interconnected rather than isolated to a single winner.

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NYT BusinessAmazon and Alphabet’s Profits Reveal Circular Nature of A.I. Boom

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