Alphabet Inc (GOOG)
Google close to picking sites in India for first retail stores outside US, sources say
Alphabet Inc's Google is close to deciding on locations in its key market of India where it will open its first physical retail stores outside the United States, three sources familiar with the matter said.
Alphabet: Building A Deep AI Moat
I believe Alphabet's increasing CapEx is a positive indicator, signaling confidence in their AI strategy, particularly with their Gemini models focusing on complex document and image ingestion. Gemini 2.0's multimodal capabilities and efficiency in PDF ingestion position Alphabet to build a significant moat in the AI model market. Despite market skepticism, Alphabet's forward growth metrics justify a 25% premium to the sector median, suggesting a 19.34% upside potential.
Google Makes Visual Search Tool Available for iPhones
Google is making its visual search tool, Google Lens, available for use on iPhones. The feature is rolling out this week and will be offered globally on both Chrome and the Google app for iOS, the company said in a Wednesday (Feb. 19) press release.
George Soros Makes Fresh Bets On Alphabet, Small Caps: What About SPY Puts And Alibaba?
Billionaire investor George Soros made some bold portfolio adjustments in the fourth quarter, signaling a shift toward growth while easing off defensive bets.
Google develops AI co-scientist to aid researchers
Google has developed an AI tool to act as a virtual collaborator for biomedical scientists, the U.S. blue chip said on Wednesday.
Alphabet's Next Big AI Move
Alphabet's $75B AI CapEx in 2025 and 4X compute efficiency gains are expected to drive solid ROI and top-line growth. Google achieved 4X more computing power per kilowatt in five years, lowering operational costs and improving margins. Market share rose to 12% in 2024, with a $110B annual revenue run rate, driven by AI adoption.
Valuing Alphabet
In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst David Meier and host Mary Long break down earnings from Alphabet and Palantir.
Alphabet's Pullback Just Opened a Window for Smart Investors
After a stunning 40% run since September, Alphabet Inc. NASDAQ: GOOGL hit an all-time high in early February before experiencing a post-earnings pullback. The 10% decline in recent weeks may have shaken some investors, but this could be a golden buying opportunity for those paying attention.
Meet the Cheapest Stock in the "Magnificent Seven" Right Now. Is it a Buy?
If you're a fan of Westerns, you may think of the silver screen when someone says The Magnificent Seven -- a film by the name came out in 1960. But the name also refers to a group of stocks that have powered index gains through this bull market so far.
Google agrees to pay 326 mln euros to settle Italian tax case
Milan's prosecutors said on Wednesday they had asked to drop a case against Google Ireland Ltd after the company agreed to pay 326 million euros ($340 million) over a tax claim.
2024 Was A Nice Year For Alphabet And They Are Well-Poised For 2025
2024 Was A Nice Year For Alphabet And They Are Well-Poised For 2025
Alphabet: Cheapest Mag 7 Stock With Bullish Growth Projections
Alphabet stock has seen a bearish shift in sentiment after the recent earnings in which the company missed the revenue estimates and announced a big capex hike. The cloud segment also missed the estimate by showing $11.96 billion revenue instead of the estimated $12.19 billion. However, Alphabet could be one of the biggest beneficiaries from the DeepSeek story, as the company could show better efficiency in its AI investment.
