Dear Google Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for July 22 As Alphabet preps to release its latest earnings ink, will its AI push and cloud momentum continue to power the stock higher? Barchart · Jul 3
Klarna’s Google Court Win Could Give Its BNPL Story a Needed Cash Catalyst A Swedish court ordered Alphabet to pay $1.97 billion to Klarna's PriceRunner unit, representing roughly 25% of Klarna's market cap and its largest non-dilutive capital event. MarketBeat · Jul 3
Alphabet Earnings Preview: What to Expect As Alphabet is gearing up to report its fiscal Q2 earnings report soon, analysts predict its EPS to rise by double digits. Barchart · Jul 3
No longer magnificent? How Apple, Microsoft and other Mag 7 stocks are crumbling under AI pressure The Magnificent Seven are underperforming as investors question whether massive AI spending will generate adequate returns. With $2.3 trillion erased in June, markets are shifting focus from AI hype to profitability, free cash flow and monetisation ahead of earnings. The Economic Times · Jul 2
Is the Memory Rally Still Alive After the Semiconductor Sell-Off? Despite a $2.7 trillion semiconductor selloff, the memory chip rally remains intact, with Micron up over 200% YTD and the Roundhill Memory ETF gaining 130% since its April launch. MarketBeat · Jul 2
EU's top court upholds record $4.7 billion antitrust fine against Google The European Court of Justice has upheld a historic €4.1 billion antitrust fine against Google, rejecting its last appeal. The ruling concluded that Google leveraged its Android operating system's market dominance to compel manufacturers into pre-installing its search and browser applications. This monumental decision marks a crucial win for EU… The Times of India · Jul 2
Google loses fight against record €4.1 billion EU antitrust fine Google's appeal against a record €4.34 billion EU fine for abusing its Android dominance has been dismissed by Europe's highest court. The ruling upholds the penalty imposed eight years ago for forcing manufacturers to pre-install Google services. A Google spokesperson said that the judgment failed to take into account its… The Economic Times · Jul 2
Why has Wall Street fallen out of love with the 'Magnificent Seven'? Big Tech's mega-cap leaders suffered their worst month in years this June as investors fled the AI-spending trade and capital quietly rotates elsewhere. Euronews · Jul 2
EU top court rejects Google's appeal against record €4.1 billion antitrust fine The European Court of Justice on Thursday dismissed Google's appeal against a record fine imposed by EU antitrust regulators eight years ago for using its Android operating system to block rivals, in a ruling likely to boost Europe's crackdown on Big Tech. France 24 · Jul 2
Buffett Successor Bet Big on Alphabet, Delta and Macy’s: Are the Moves Paying Off? Greg Abel took over the CEO role of Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK)(NYSE:BRK) from legendary investor Warren Buffett at the end of 2025. In his first quarter in charge, Abel made several notable changes to the company’s investment portfolio, with some new stock additions. Here’s a look at how those moves… Benzinga · Jul 1
EXCLUSIVE: Market Expert Jay Woods Picks Top 2 Magnificent Seven Stocks For Rest of 2026, 2027 Prior to the start of 2026, Freedom Capital Markets Chief Market Strategist Jay Woods named Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) as his favorite Magnificent Seven stocks for the year. Benzinga · Jul 1
Rocky week for AI as shares slump but no sign of crash – yet The markets are souring on artificial intelligence, but is this the bubble being burst? Meanwhile, California proposes a tax on billionaires The Guardian - US · Jun 30
What You Need To Know Ahead of Alphabet’s Earnings Release Alphabet is all set to release its fiscal 2026 Q2 earnings, and analysts predict its bottom line to rise in the low double digits. Barchart · Jun 30
Alphabet Makes Debut As Dow Jones Index Member, Pushing It To a New Record The broader S&P 500 climbed 1.18% to close at 7,440.43, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite outperformed with a 2.07% gain, ending the session at 25,820.14. International Business Times · Jun 30
The Economic Times · Jun 30 US Stock Market: Economic resilience collides with expensive valuations on Wall Street The US economy shows surprising strength with robust job growth and consumer spending, yet Wall Street is faltering. Investors are wary of lofty valuations, especially in the AI sector, as tech giants increasingly rely on debt for expansion. While chipmakers surge, the 'Magnificent Seven' face headwinds, creating market volatility despite…
The Economic Times · Jun 29 Dow Jones hits record above 52,000 as Alphabet debuts in index, S&P 500 climbs and Nasdaq jumps over 2% as tech stocks lead Wall Street rally - here's how US stock market performed today (June 29) S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq today June 29: The US stock market started the shortened trading week with solid gains as the Dow Jones closed above 52,000 for the first time. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also advanced, supported by strong technology stocks led by Alphabet and semiconductor companies.
The Economic Times · Jun 29 US stocks today: US stocks end higher as Iran tensions ease; major tech-related shares jump US stocks closed sharply higher with the Dow hitting a record close as easing US-Iran tensions lifted sentiment. Tech stocks led gains, with Nasdaq rising over 2%. Investors also focused on upcoming earnings season, while Comcast, SpaceX and Alphabet added momentum to the broader market rally.
International Business Times · Jun 29 A Strong U.S. Economy May No Longer Be Enough to Lift Stocks as AI Spending Reshapes Wall Street The U.S. economy continues to show surprising resilience, but investors are increasingly discovering that strong economic fundamentals are no longer translating into higher stock prices.
The Economic Times · Jun 29 Google parent Alphabet debuts in Dow Jones index in tech tilt Google parent Alphabet's shares entered the Dow Jones Industrial Average on Monday, in an index reshuffle replacing Verizon Communications, signalling a tech shift in the blue chip benchmark.
The Economic Times · Jun 29 Alphabet debuts in Dow Jones Industrial Average as index tilts toward tech Its shares rose 3.7% to $350.24, offering one of the biggest boosts to the 30-member Dow. The company replaced Verizon on the index, S&P Dow Jones Indices said in an announcement on June 23.
MarketBeat · Jun 29 JPMorgan Stands by Sky-High Broadcom Target as Shares Slide Broadcom shares are feeling the heat after its latest earnings report, but one of Wall Street's top banks sees the stock moving $100 above past highs.
The Economic Times · Jun 29 Tech equity sales renew AI debt-binge worries Tech giants are aggressively selling stock, raising billions, signaling a potential spending spree. While this boosts balance sheets, it also suggests increased borrowing and capital expenditure, particularly for AI infrastructure. Investors are wary, as recent bond performance indicates concerns about future debt burdens and the sustainability of these massive investments…
MarketBeat · Jun 28 Why Alphabet’s Pullback May Be an Opportunity in Disguise GOOGL has pulled back 15% from its all-time high of $408.61, but strong Google Cloud growth, a forward P/E of 24, and Dow inclusion on June 29 support the bull case.
The Economic Times · Jun 28 Funding the 'mother of all cycles': Chris Wood cuts Indian stocks to double down on South Korean chip giants Christopher Wood has cut select Indian equities to increase exposure to South Korean chipmakers like SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, betting on the AI-driven capex cycle. He views memory stocks as core beneficiaries, citing strong demand, attractive valuations and structural shifts, while warning that malinvestment risks could eventually disrupt the…
Barchart · Jun 27 Alphabet Stock Falls Below Berkshire’s Buying Price, but GOOG Is Not a Screaming Buy Yet Alphabet shares have fallen below the price levels at which Berkshire Hathaway bought them in the private placement earlier this month. The stock is not a screaming buy yet, though.