https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-reports-825-billion-in-future-spending-commitmentsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-reports-825-billion-in-future-spending-commitmentshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-reports-825-billion-in-future-spending-commitments#u154465Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:20:49 +0000Meta Platforms Inc. reported future spending commitments climbing to about $825 billion, driven heavily by leases and contracts tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure and computing power bets. The massive capital outlay announcement coincided with a 91 percent year-over-year drop in free cash flow and triggered a surge in Meta's credit risk gauge to a fresh high. The spending escalation also impacted broader financial markets, contributing to a Nasdaq tumble of 2.6 percent after plans emerged to issue new shares to fund the investments.Why it mattersThe massive capital commitments