Alphabet Inc (GOOG)
Google-Wiz deal is 'litmus test' for Trump administration's handling of Big Tech
Just weeks into Trump's second term, Google has agreed to pay $32 billion, by far its biggest deal ever, to acquire security startup Wiz. "It's going to be a great litmus test and bellwether for M&A in 2025," said Brad Haller, senior partner for mergers and acquisitions at West Monroe.
Alphabet: Wiz Acquisition Marks Beginning Of 'The Software Age'
Alphabet's acquisition of Wiz marks a strategic shift towards cloud and cybersecurity, potentially mitigating risks from generative AI threats to its core search business. Despite recent market volatility, strong financials and a pristine balance sheet support my upgrade of GOOGL to a buy rating. Sum-of-the-parts valuation reveals 25% upside potential, even with conservative multiples for the search business.
GOOGL Wiz Acquisition: "Premium Price" for Cloud Growth
What's old is new again. Alphabet (GOOGL) is giving a second try at acquiring Wiz for $32 billion as a way to grow its cloud business.
Alphabet makes largest acquisition ever in bid to crush competitors
The move tightens the cloud-computing race with Amazon and Microsoft. Transcript: Loren Torres: Google-parent Alphabet just made its largest acquisition ever.
Alphabet to Pay $32bn for Cloud Security Firm Wiz
Bloomberg's Katie Roof discusses Google parent Alphabet's plans to acquire cybersecurity firm Wiz, less than a year after initial negotiations fell through. She joins Caroline Hyde and Tim Stenovec on “Bloomberg Technology.
Google to pay $28M to settle claims it favored white, Asian employees
A former employee says she languished at the same job level while white and Asian peers got extra pay and promotions.
Google purchasing startup Wiz for $32 billion
Tech giant Google has reached a deal with Wiz to purchase the cloud cybersecurity startup. The all-cash deal, announced Tuesday, amounts to $32 billion.
How Wiz's multi-cloud deal with Google gives it an edge
CNBC's Deirdre Bosa reports on news regarding Google.
Google to pay $28 million to settle claims it favored white and Asian employees
Google agreed to pay $28 million to settle a class action lawsuit claiming that it favored white and Asian employees by paying them more and putting them on higher career tracks than other workers.
Why Google is paying a premium for Wiz
CNBC's Deirdre Bosa reports on news regarding Google.
Alphabet buys cyber startup Wiz: The Committee's top cyber plays
The Investment Committee, joined by Dan Ives, debate the best cybersecurity stocks to own after Alphabet buys Wiz for $32 Billion.
ETFs Set to Gain From Alphabet's Potential Wiz Deal
Alphabet plans to acquire Wiz for $32 billion. Investors can capitalize on the move with ETFs.
