Zacks.com users have recently been watching Alphabet (GOOGL) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
Three engineers based in San Jose, California, have reportedly been indicted on charges of stealing trade secrets from Google and other technology companies and passing sensitive data to Iran. According to US press reports, Samaneh Ghandali, 41, her sister Soroor Ghandali, 32, and Mohammadjavad Khosravi, 40, who is Samaneh's husband, were arrested on Thursday and appeared in federal court the same day.
Three Silicon Valley engineers were indicted for allegedly sending trade secrets to Iran. Personal devices linked to the defendants were allegedly used to search for methods to delete communications.
The semiconductor business is notoriously cyclical. In the past, the boom times led to overcapacity and periods of poor performance. Our top-performing stocks this quarter were Samsung, Alphabet and Lam Research Corp. Our worst performers were Meta, Progressive and Universal Music.
Alphabet Inc. is upgraded to Strong Buy, with a $440 base case price target, reflecting robust AI-driven growth and strong Q4 results. GOOGL's search and cloud segments delivered record growth, with AI tools acting as catalysts, not cannibalizers, for core businesses. Gemini has evolved into a full AI platform, driving user and enterprise adoption, while serving costs dropped 78% in 2025, supporting margins.
Alphabet Inc. delivered strong Q4 '25 results, with robust AI-driven growth across Search, YouTube, and Cloud under Sundar Pichai's leadership. Substantial capex increases—projected to nearly double in 2026—pose free cash flow risks if growth investments underperform expectations. AI leadership, cloud profitability, and strategic partnerships with Apple and others position GOOGL well, but future volatility may create better entry points.
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) stock is officially in correction territory after falling in sympathy with many of its heavy-spending peers in the Magnificent Seven.
Google on Wednesday introduced its latest entry-level Pixel smartphone. The $499 Pixel 10a launches with new AI software capabilities and minor hardware updates.
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Japan commits $36B to U.S. oil, gas, and minerals, with SoftBank's SB Energy leading the Portsmouth Powered Land Project in Ohio. YouTube (GOOG, GOOGL) resolves major global outage affecting recommendations.
Alphabet said its Google I/O developer conference will be held May 19 and 20. The company is expected to launch its first smart glasses in 2026.
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