Google will not face a forced breakup of its online search monopoly, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday while unveiling what some experts saw as a softer-than-expected crackdown that rejected the Justice Department's harshest proposed remedies.
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Judge Amit P. Mehta ruled on Tuesday that Google must hand over some of its search data to rivals, in a landmark antitrust case.
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.
The European Union is reportedly pausing its plans to fine Google over its AdTech practices. That pause, Bloomberg News reported Tuesday (Sept.
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.
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.
Alphabet's Google Services revenues surge on AI-driven Search, YouTube and Gemini innovations despite stiff competition.
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.
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.
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 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.