Alphabet Inc (GOOG)
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Google gets the US government's green light to acquire Wiz for $32B
Google's $32 billion acquisition of cloud security company Wiz took has taken step closer toward the finish line.
Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Record Shutdown Meets Election Day
Alphabet (GOOG) receives DOJ approval to acquire cloud security firm Wiz for $32B, marking its largest acquisition to date. The U.S. government shutdown becomes the longest on record, but prediction markets now expect a resolution by mid-November.
Alphabet Hits $100 Billion In Quarterly Sales And AI Growth Is Just Beginning
Alphabet reported Q3 2025 revenues surpassing $100 billion, driven by strong growth in Google Services and Google Cloud. GOOG faces regulatory risks due to its dominance in search and digital advertising, but expanding AI and cloud businesses offer significant long-term opportunities. Despite a CapEx-heavy cycle impacting free cash flow, EBITDA is expected to grow 18.2% annually as cloud and AI scale margins.
Google's $32 billion deal for Wiz clears DOJ antitrust review, Wiz CEO tells WSJ
Cybersecurity company Wiz has cleared a U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) antitrust review of its acquisition by Google-parent Alphabet , Wiz CEO said in a Wall Street Journal event on Tuesday.
Is Alphabet a Buy After Its Blowout Earnings?
Alphabet NASDAQ: GOOGL just reasserted its dominance in tech and AI after delivering one of its strongest quarters in company history. The third-quarter earnings smashed expectations across every major division and reaffirmed that Alphabet is not simply keeping pace in the AI race; it is leading it.
Google Is Secretly Winning the AI Race. Why I'd Buy Before Wall Street Realizes
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG , NASDAQ:GOOGL ) has been the odd one out in the Magnificent Seven for a while.
Alphabet: A King In The AI Domain, But No Discount Remains (Rating Downgrade)
Alphabet Inc.'s vertical integration across models, silicon, and global consumer reach has turned AI into profit, but valuation already assumes near-flawless execution. With capex-to-operating cash flow near 50% and depreciation still climbing, GOOGL's free cash flow acceleration depends on backlog growth exceeding reinvestment through 2026–2027. Rising energy costs and potential AI-capex fatigue could compress multiples, while current PEG and RSI levels indicate a fully valued risk-reward profile, supporting a Hold stance for GOOGL.
This media and internet company says Google's AI has been a revenue killer
IAC's media brands include instantly recognizable names such as People magazine, and its advertising side got hurt in part because of Google AI Overviews.
Alphabet Is Still The World's Most Efficient AI Monetizer
Alphabet Inc. delivered a record-breaking Q3 with over $102 billion in revenue, driven by strong growth across Google Services and Cloud. GOOGL's AI-first strategy is translating into tangible business outcomes, with its ecosystem acting as a self-reinforcing growth flywheel. Each core segment—Search, YouTube, Cloud, Android—multiplies the value of the others through shared users, engagement, and AI-driven insights.
Alphabet's Google Cloud Is Pulling An 'Nvidia'
Alphabet Inc. continues to impress with accelerating growth in both its Ads and Google Cloud businesses, driven by AI adoption and strategic partnerships. Google Cloud's new strategy—mirroring Nvidia—deploys TPUs at customer sites, fueling rapid revenue and margin expansion, and positioning Cloud as a key growth pillar. Despite a rich valuation, Alphabet's improved growth outlook and margin expansion justify a higher price target of $321, with a reiterated Buy rating for GOOGL stock.
Alphabet Vs. Meta: AI Circular Financing Winner
Meta Platforms, Inc. and Alphabet Inc. are compared on CapEx strategies, AI investments, and strategic positioning amid concerns of circular financing in big tech. GOOGL stock is better positioned due to multi-channel monetization, lower CapEx as a percentage of revenue, and stronger profitability trends versus META's heavier reliance on ads. Despite META's aggressive spending and slower net income growth, its valuation appears temporarily depressed, presenting a potential accumulation opportunity.
