Alphabet Inc (GOOG)
I asked AI, Google Flights and a travel agent to find me the cheapest flight. Here's who won.
More travelers have been using generative artificial intelligence to book trips this year.
UK aims to tackle Google dominance of online search
Britain's competition watchdog on Tuesday proposed measures aimed at tackling Google's dominance in online search, with the US tech giant warning that "punitive regulations" could impact UK economic growth.
Google's Search business entering new phase as AI tools reshape user behavior, undermine legacy metrics
Google's search business is entering a new phase driven by artificial intelligence which is shaping how users interact with search and how that activity is monetized, analysts at Bank of America believe. As AI tools become more integrated into the search experience, the analysts expect a shift away from traditional cost-per-click advertising toward a broader monetization model that includes subscriptions and cost-per-action transactions.
Alphabet's AI Bargain Beats ChatGPT (Rating Upgrade)
When I last covered Alphabet Inc., I rated it a Hold, saying that I wanted to see a lower price before buying. This was before some recent revelations about Google's true AI capabilities and value proposition came to light. The company recently launched a paid AI subscription that offers everything ChatGPT Plus does, plus more, all for the same price.
Alphabet: Arrows Point To Jaw-Dropping Second Quarter
Google is significantly undervalued due to fears about AI competition and regulatory risks, despite extraordinary innovation and operational improvements. I expect Q2 to deliver accelerated growth across Search, YouTube, and Google Cloud, with AI-driven ad pricing and engagement fueling revenue upside. Current valuation offers a rare opportunity: at 17x earnings, the market expects revenue deceleration and near-term disruption, while I expect exactly the opposite.
Alphabet's Comeback: The Hidden Engines Powering Google
Alphabet NASDAQ: GOOGL has staged an impressive recovery in recent months, bouncing more than 23% from its 52-week low in April and now down just 8% year-to-date. While the tech giant still trails many of its Magnificent Seven peers, the tide is slowly turning in its favor.
Is OpenAI's Deal With Alphabet a Game Changer?
For more than two years now, ChatGPT developer OpenAI has been at the center of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. The company has raised billions in funding from Microsoft, works closely with leading AI-focused cloud providers such as CoreWeave, and is among the key players pushing a $500 billion domestic AI infrastructure initiative called Project Stargate.
Earnings Growth & Price Strength Make Alphabet (GOOGL) a Stock to Watch
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Google Stock Or Philip Morris?
Question: Why would you pay 37 times earnings for Philip Morris stock when you can buy Google stock for a much cheaper valuation of 19 times earnings? You wouldn't, especially when you consider three simple facts:
Google Faces Uphill Fight in Appealing $4 Billion EU Fine
Google has reportedly been dealt a setback in trying to overturn a record European antitrust fine.
Meta Platforms vs. Alphabet: Which Digital Ad Behemoth Has an Edge?
Meta Platforms META and Alphabet GOOGL are behemoths of the digital advertising market, generating billions of dollars in revenues. In the first quarter of 2025, Meta Platforms' advertising revenues increased 16.2% year over year to $42.3 billion, driven by a 5% increase in ad impressions and a 10% increase in average ad price.
Brokers Suggest Investing in Alphabet (GOOG): Read This Before Placing a Bet
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
