The European Union is set to impose a large fine on Google, reportedly in the high triple-digit million euro range, for breaching its Digital Markets Act. The investigation, launched in March 2025, focuses on Google's alleged favoritism of its own services in search results. The EU aims to ensure compliance with local regulations and is prioritizing securing Google's adherence over penalties, though the fine will be the largest under this law. Google has expressed concerns about the impact of the rules and is seeking to resolve the issue, with the EU recently granting more time for Google to address concerns after an earlier proposal was insufficient.
In 2026, Alphabet has delivered outstanding returns over one, three, and five years, contrasting with struggles faced by other hyperscalers. The semiconductor sector remains highly cyclical, impacting both business performance and stock prices. A com...
In Q2 2026, top contributors to growth included Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Alphabet, United Rentals, Apple, and Visa. Alphabet’s Google Search and Cloud segments showed robust revenue growth of 19% and 63%, respectively, boosting operating i...
Following a five-year antitrust lawsuit by Epic Games, Google will let Android users in the US download third-party apps directly from the Google Play Store starting July 22. This change comes after a court ruling that found Google's Play Store pract...
Jim Cramer cautioned that the recent rally in Big Tech stocks like Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon might be more about investor optimism than real improvements in their business fundamentals. Despite positive news such as Warren Buffett's endor...
Google has announced its biggest solar power and battery storage purchase, investing in a project in Arkansas that will generate enough electricity to meet about 6% of the state's peak demand. The project, developed with Cypress Creek Energy, will ad...
