https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-s-rating-outlook-cut-to-negative-by-s-p-on-ai-spendingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-s-rating-outlook-cut-to-negative-by-s-p-on-ai-spendinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-s-rating-outlook-cut-to-negative-by-s-p-on-ai-spending#u173128Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:41:28 +0000Meta's credit rating outlook was downgraded to negative by S&P Global due to concerns over the company's substantial investments in artificial intelligence and their impact on free operating cash flow. This move reflects worries about Meta's ability to generate sufficient cash flow amid its increasing capital expenditures. The downgrade comes as Meta continues to invest heavily in AI, with the company expecting annual capital spending of $135 billion to $145 billion.Why it mattersThe downgrade highlights the challenges faced by tech companies in balancing investments in emer