Alphabet Inc (GOOG)
Alphabet: Wiz Doesn't Change The AI Plot
Alphabet's $32 billion acquisition of Wiz in the cybersecurity space is seen as expensive, but won't significantly impact the business. Despite heavy capex spending, Google's strong cash flows and balance sheet can handle the Wiz deal without dipping into cash reserves. Google's stock has dropped over 20%, presenting a buying opportunity, as it trades at historically low multiples despite rising EPS estimates.
3 Essential AI Infrastructure Stocks to Buy Right Now
Recent tariffs and trade restrictions under President Donald Trump's administration have temporarily cooled the artificial intelligence (AI)- fueled bull market, with the benchmark S&P 500 retreating 3.6% since the start of the year. Despite this short-term volatility, however, the AI market is on track to reach an eye-catching $1.8 trillion in total value by 2030, according to industry analysts.
AI Stocks: Tech Giants, Cloud Titans Face 'Show Me' Moment. CoreWeave IPO On Tap.
The good, bad and ugly for AI stocks: Meta shares have gained 2% in 2025. Nvidia stock has shed 12%.
2 "Magnificent Seven" Stocks to Buy on the Dip
Buying shares of industry leaders that are drowning in cash is a simple but effective long-term investment strategy. Winners tend to keep on winning, and with that in mind, investors might want to consider using the market sell-off to add a few "Magnificent Seven" stocks to their portfolio.
Alphabet: Why I Am Going All-In Now
Alphabet's shares are undervalued due to trade tension fears, presenting a buying opportunity given its strong free cash flow and dominance in Search and Cloud. Google's AI and Cloud segments are poised for significant growth, with the AI market projected to expand by a factor of 5.8X by 2034. Google could be on track for $300B in annual free cash flow by FY 2030 if the company grows its free cash flow by an average of 20% annually.
Alphabet Stock Becomes a Low-Risk, High-Reward Play
Shares of Alphabet Inc. NASDAQ: GOOGL, Google's parent company, have officially entered a bear market, down 22% from their 52-week highs. The decline is part of a broader selloff in U.S. equities, driven by trade war threats, tariffs, and capital outflows into outperforming European, Asian, and emerging markets.
Google says a scam network made thousands of fake businesses on Google Maps to collect and sell user data
Google is suing a man it says was part of a scam network creating fake businesses on Google Maps. The network allegedly collected and sold the personal data of users who contacted those businesses.
Alphabet's Decline Makes It One Of The Most Exciting Large Caps
Alphabet Inc., with a $2 trillion valuation, showcases strong financial performance, earning over $100 billion in net income for 2024 with 14% YoY revenue growth. Google Search remains the core revenue driver, while YouTube, Google Network, and Cloud segments exhibit double-digit YoY growth, enhancing overall profitability. Waymo, a key "Other Bet," is nearing 1 million riders monthly, with potential for significant cost reductions as it scales.
Google: Market Too Busy Selling To Notice Gemma 3
The release of an efficient AI model, Gemma 3, presents a new catalyst for GOOG's growth. Gemma 3, due to its extreme efficiency, could fundamentally change the budget structure for AI model development and deployment. This could catalyze the adoption and the expansion of GOOG's AI market share.
Alphabet: I'm Nibbling Here
The current market dip offers a rare opportunity to buy high-quality stocks like Alphabet at a 20% discount. Alphabet's robust 2024 earnings, driven by strong growth in search, cloud, and media, justify expanding my position by 15%. Alphabet's cloud division saw a 250% surge in operating income in 2024, with expectations of 75-85% growth in 2025.
Alphabet's $32 Billion Cybersecurity Play
In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Jason Moser and host Ricky Mulvey discuss:
Cybersecurity Stocks Surge as $32B Deal Reshapes the Industry
A key indicator many investors overlook is the appetite for buying or selling among leading companies. One way to gauge this is by tracking IPO activity and major corporate acquisitions.
