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Alphabet (GOOG) Slipped on Concerns Over Increased Capex and AI Monetization

The London Company released its Q1 2026 investor letter for “The London Company Large Cap Strategy”. In early 2026, US equities declined, with the Russell 3000 falling 4% and the S&P posting losses. A copy of the letter is available to download here. The year started positively with a broad rally, but sentiment reversed in March due to the Iran conflict. Crude oil prices rose, raising inflation concerns and shifting the Fed's outlook from rate cuts to hikes. Large-cap growth suffered double-digit losses amid weakness in Big Tech and AI concerns in software. Sector dispersion was...