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EU clears Google's $32 bn bid for Wiz cybersecurity company
The EU on Tuesday unconditionally approved Google's $32 billion bid for cloud security platform Wiz after finding it raised no competition concerns in Europe.
Google offers buyouts to staff in its business unit who aren't 'all in'
Google offered voluntary exit packages to some employees in its business unit. Certain business roles in the US can opt for severance packages amid strategic shifts, a memo said.
Alphabet AI Spending Plans Highlight Opportunity With This ETF
Shares of Google's parent company Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) traded slightly lower Thursday after the company delivered fourth-quarter and 2025 full-year results. It wasn't those data points that spooked investors.
Alphabet Stock Is Down
Alphabet Inc. delivered strong Q4 2025 results, with 18% revenue growth and 32% net income growth, reinforcing my Strong Buy rating. GOOGL's Google Cloud segment surged 48% year-over-year, with a $240 billion backlog and 30% operating margins, signaling robust AI infrastructure demand. The Apple-Gemini partnership is a major catalyst, potentially adding $1–$7 billion in annual revenue and cementing Gemini's leadership in consumer AI.
Jury told that Meta, Google 'engineered addiction' at landmark US trial
Meta and Google-owned YouTube were accused Monday of pushing highly addictive apps on children as a landmark social media trial began in earnest in a California court.
Alphabet Bets Big on 100 Years of Debt
Alphabet is breaking new ground with plans to sell a rare 100‑year bond - the first ultra‑long debt sale by a technology firm since Motorola in 1997. Bloomberg's Peter Elstrom explains why this century‑long bond is unusual, what it signals about Alphabet's strategy, and how it fits into the broader market for ultra‑long maturities.
Google Faces Trademark Battle Over AI Video Tools
Autodesk sued Google on Friday (Feb. 6), alleging that the tech giant infringed on its “Flow” trademark for artificial intelligence-powered software, Reuters reported Monday (Feb. 9).
Alphabet calls out new AI-related risks, as it taps debt market to fund buildout
Alphabet has added new AI risks to its annual report, including a potential impact on advertising. The company also noted risks of "large, long-duration commercial" contracts for AI infrastructure.
Alphabet's Mega Bond Plans Includes 100-Year Offering | Bloomberg Tech 2/9/2026
Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow discuss Alphabet's debt plans, as sources tell Bloomberg the Google parent is looking at $15 billion in US high-grade debt and a rare 100-year sterling-denominated note. Plus, Bitcoin slips back below $70,000 after a roller-coaster ride at the end of last week.
Alphabet: The $70B Profit Machine
Alphabet Inc.'s Google Cloud reached a $70 billion annualized run rate, with Q4 revenue of $17.7 billion, up 48% year-over-year. Cloud operating income surged from $2.1 billion to $5.3 billion YoY, lifting margins from 17.5% to 30.1%. GOOG's backlog expanded to $240 billion, up 55% sequentially, providing multi-year revenue visibility and enterprise contract stability.
Alphabet Q4 Takeaway: Doubling Down On Cloud And AI Investments Should Pay Off
Alphabet Inc. is upgraded to Strong Buy with a $402 price target, driven by rapid Google Cloud growth and Gemini AI adoption. GOOG's Google Cloud segment achieved a 30%+ operating margin in Q4'25, with a 55% sequential backlog increase to $240B supporting aggressive capital investment. Management plans to double capital spend for eFY26, targeting accelerated cloud and AI capacity expansion, including the acquisition of Intersect for infrastructure optimization.
In Google We Trust: Why an internet company can borrow billions for a century
Google reportedly plans to issue 100-year bonds, following a recent 50-year bond issue. The company is borrowing money for far longer than the US government.
