Alphabet's shares dropped about 13% following its worst earnings miss ever, with Q3 EPS at $2.12 versus $2.97 expected and revenue slightly below estimates. Heavy AI spending and a $9 billion negative free cash flow raised concerns, despite strong growth in Google Cloud. ETFs like Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) and Invesco QQQ, which hold large Alphabet positions, saw significant declines due to concentration risk. Investors should monitor Alphabet's next cash flow report and fund overlap to manage risk, especially if heavily invested in sector-specific ETFs.
Alphabet's stock on Pluang dropped 12.29% to USD 284.96 as of Oct 29, 2026 22:03 WIB, reflecting significant investor reaction to its earnings miss. The Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF (VUG), which includes Alphabet, also fell 1.17% to USD 87.77 at the same time. Typical hold times on Pluang are 88 days for Alphabet and 50 days for VUG, indicating medium-term investor interest in these assets.
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