Alphabet Inc (GOOG)
US judge orders Google to share search data with competitors
Alphabet's Google must share data with competitors to open up competition in online search, a judge in Washington ruled on Tuesday, while rejecting prosecutors' bid to make the internet giant sell off its popular Chrome browser.
EU Postpones Google AdTech Fine Over US Backlash Fears
The European Union is reportedly pausing its plans to fine Google over its AdTech practices. That pause, Bloomberg News reported Tuesday (Sept.
Google may be sitting on a $900 billion gem that could disrupt Nvidia's dominance
Google's TPUs are the best alternative to Nvidia's chips and are seeing growing interest, according to D.A. Davidson analysts, who think a potential spinoff of the business would be worth about $900 billion.
Google adtech fine on hold as EU awaits lower US car duties, sources say
EU antitrust regulators have delayed fining Alphabet's Google over its adtech business, while waiting for the United States to cut tariffs on European cars as part of a trade deal, three people with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.
GOOGL Services Benefits From New AI-Powered Features: What's Ahead?
Alphabet's Google Services revenues surge on AI-driven Search, YouTube and Gemini innovations despite stiff competition.
Google Flights now lets you filter out basic economy
It happens all the time: You found a great deal on Google Flights, only to click the link and realize that it's a basic economy fare. That means a hefty surcharge for regular economy, with such arguable must-haves as seat selection, early boarding and free ticket changes.
2 Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever
The U.S. gross domestic product grew 3.3% year over year in the second quarter. That number shows the resilience of the U.S. economy despite higher interest rates and global macroeconomic uncertainty.
Is Alphabet's Golden Era Over (Rating Downgrade)
Alphabet delivered 14% YoY revenue growth in Q2 2025, with ad revenue up 10.4% and operating margins near all-time highs, showing no signs of a "collapse." Search market share slipped slightly below 90% for the first time since 2015, but the pace of decline is slow and unlikely to materially hit revenue in the near term. $85B in 2025 CAPEX and stakes in AI players like Anthropic position Alphabet to compete aggressively in the AI era.
Alphabet's AI Moat: Why The Market Is Undervaluing A Giant
Alphabet is undervalued, trading at a discount despite strong fundamentals, resilient core businesses, and accelerating growth in Search and Google Cloud. The company's AI flywheel—integrating data, distribution, and innovation—creates a powerful, self-reinforcing ecosystem that drives user engagement and monetization. Robust financials, high margins, and a fortress balance sheet enable sustained investment in AI, cloud infrastructure, and high-potential ventures like Waymo.
European Commission to Impose ‘Modest' Penalties in Google AdTech Case
When the European Commission announces the penalties in an antitrust case involving Google's AdTech business in the coming weeks, it will reportedly order the company to pay a “modest” fine and will not require it to sell part of its AdTech business. The fine is likely to be less than the 4.
Alphabet At The Crossroads: Legal Minefield Or Money Machine
In my opinion, Alphabet faces unprecedented antitrust risk, with a likely remedies ruling that could force divestitures and end exclusive deals. A harsh regulatory outcome could cause a 15-25% stock drop, but would unlock hidden value, with breakup estimates exceeding current market cap by 85%. Current valuation is deeply discounted due to regulatory fears, creating a rare asymmetric upside for patient, risk-tolerant investors.
Google might lose its $26 billion search deals. Analysts say that could fuel its AI growth
Federal District Judge Amit Mehta is expected to soon issue a ruling on remedies in Google's search antitrust case. Wall Street analysts have considered the upside if Google stopped shelling out billions and instead redirected that money into its Gemini AI and cloud.
