Alphabet has successfully integrated AI into its core search business, driving strong revenue growth and user engagement. The company faces a major challenge in managing a record $175-$185 billion capital expenditure in 2026, but its cloud division shows rapid growth and improving margins. Despite increased debt and suspended buybacks, Alphabet's strong cash flow and operating income growth support confidence in its long-term profitability. Investors should watch how well Alphabet converts heavy AI spending into sustainable profits amid stiff competition from Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon.
Alphabet trades at USD 348.87 on Pluang as of Oct 15, 2026 22:01 WIB, up 0.35% in the last day. Its market cap stands at $4.23 trillion, reflecting strong investor interest despite heavy capital expenditure plans. Microsoft and Meta also show active trading, with Microsoft up 0.52% and Meta down 0.85% on the same day, highlighting competitive dynamics in tech.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is struggling to meet soaring demand for advanced chips driven by the AI boom, creating intense competition for its limited manufacturing capacity. Major tech firms like Nvidia, AMD, Apple, Google, and Am...
Google has introduced Universal Cart, a new tool available to U.S. users that allows shoppers to save and track products from various retailers in one place. This feature helps users manage their online shopping by keeping saved items and progress in...
Waymo's driverless cars were involved in 440 crashes in Los Angeles County, but its reported collision rate fell 41% due to a federal rule change that exempts certain minor crashes from reporting. The new rule excludes incidents with no injuries, no ...
Alphabet and Amazon both showed strong cloud growth and heavy AI investments in Q2, with Alphabet's cloud revenue up 82% and AWS growing 37%. Alphabet controls its entire AI stack—from models to chips to distribution—while Amazon rents AI models thro...
Jio Platforms, India's largest telecom operator backed by Meta and Google, will raise up to 302 billion rupees ($3.2 billion) through an IPO from October 21 to 23. The company plans to sell 270 million shares priced between 1,065 and 1,119 rupees eac...
