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Google claims news is worthless to its ad business after test involving 1% of search results in eight EU markets
Google has reported the results of an experiment it ran which removed news from search results for 1% of users for 2.5 months in eight* markets in Europe — claiming the results show that news is essentially worthless to Google's ad business.
Prediction: Wiz Will Be a Game-Changing Acquisition for Alphabet
After trying and failing to acquire Wiz last year, Alphabet (GOOGL -0.65%) (GOOG -0.72%) has reached a deal to buy the fast-growing cybersecurity company. It is paying a steep price of $32 billion, up from the the $23 billion it offered last year.
Google's Cybersecurity Deal Spins Tiny Investment Into $4 Billion Windfall
Index Ventures is set to earn a 250-fold return on its seed money in a startup that Google has agreed to buy.
In leaked memos, Google bosses address the $32 billion Wiz deal: 'We don't make deals like this every day'
Google agreed to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion, the company's biggest-ever acquisition. Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian told staff that AI has changed cybersecurity.
Alphabet's Officially In A Bear Market—Time To Buy?
Alphabet Inc. NASDAQ: GOOGL, Google's parent company, has officially entered bear market territory, with shares now down more than 20% from their February all-time high.
GOOGL to Buy Wiz for $32B: Smart Move for the Stock or a Risky Bet?
Alphabet is strengthening its position in the cloud with the buyout of Wiz for $32 billion, its largest acquisition to date.
Google search, Play Store falling foul of Digital Markets Act rules, says EU
Google Search and its Play Store mobile app marketplace are suspected of breaching of the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), per preliminary findings announced Wednesday by Commission enforcers of the bloc's flagship market contestability law who have been investigating the company for months.
Aleph's Michael Eisenberg: Google-Wiz deal is a message to Hamas that Israel's economy is resilient
Michael Eisenberg, Aleph general partner, joins CNBC's 'Money Movers' to discuss outlooks on the Israeli tech sector, expectations for IPOs, and more.
Google hit with 2 charges under landmark EU rules, risks fines
Alphabet unit Google was hit with two charges of breaching landmark EU rules on Wednesday, as antitrust regulators continued their crackdown against Big Tech.
Security Is The New Search: Alphabet's $32 Billion Wiz Deal Explained
Alphabet's acquisition of Wiz underscores its ambition to lead in cloud security, enhancing Google Cloud's AI-driven, multi-cloud capabilities. Despite the $32 billion price tag, Wiz's AI-powered security and rapid growth potential make it a strategic asset for Alphabet. Alphabet's financial strength allows for transformative deals like Wiz, aiming to boost Google Cloud's competitiveness against AWS and Azure.
Got $5,000? 2 Tech Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Term
The economic backdrop has shifted in the past couple of decades. Even the most laid-back observers have figured out that technology is becoming an increasingly important part of our daily lives.
Market Fear Creates A Chance To Buy Alphabet Stock
Alphabet's diverse revenue streams, including YouTube, Cloud, and AI, offer significant growth potential despite uncertainties in the search business. The Wiz acquisition, though costly, aligns with Alphabet's history of successful integrations like YouTube, promising long-term returns and/or innovation. Alphabet's strong balance sheet and cash flow mitigate risks associated with large acquisitions, ensuring financial stability and growth.
