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Google Stock Today (7 Nov 2025): Alphabet (GOOGL, GOOG) slips as investors weigh YouTube–Disney carriage fight, new AI data‑center plan, and Europe expansion

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8 November 2025

Updated: Friday, 7 November 2025

Alphabet shares eased on Friday while a flurry of headlines from 6–7 November kept the stock in focus—from YouTube’s public carriage dispute with Disney to fresh data‑center plans in Australia and an upcoming “largest‑ever” investment announcement in Germany. Here’s the full wrap and what it means for GOOGL/GOOG.

Alphabet stock price today

  • Alphabet Class A (GOOGL) closed at $278.83, down 2.08% on the day, after trading between $275.19–$283.78; volume was ~34.5M shares. [1]
  • Alphabet Class C (GOOG) finished at $279.70, down 1.98%; intraday range $275.74–$284.50. [2]
  • On a 52‑week basis, Alphabet has traded between $140.53 and $291.59; shares are still a few percent below the 1‑year high. [3]

What moved Alphabet on Nov 6–7, 2025 (all the key headlines)

1) YouTube vs. Disney: negotiations continue to restore ABC/ESPN on YouTube TV (Nov 7).
YouTube said it remains open to a “fair agreement” to bring Disney networks back to YouTube TV, disputing Disney’s characterization of carriage‑fee asks. The blackout has stretched into another sports‑heavy weekend as talks continue. While the financial impact on Alphabet is limited near‑term, carriage disputes can weigh on sentiment around YouTube’s TV bundle. [4]

2) Google planning a powerful AI data centre on Australia’s Christmas Island (Nov 6–7).
Google is advancing plans tied to a Defence cloud deal, including leasing land near the island’s airport and pursuing a subsea cable link to Darwin. Officials described the site’s strategic value for bandwidth‑heavy, AI‑enabled operations. Google downplayed descriptions of a “large” facility but confirmed work on resilience‑boosting subsea infrastructure. [5]

3) “Biggest‑ever” Google investment in Germany to be unveiled Tuesday (Nov 6).
Google says it will announce its largest investment project to date in Germany on Nov 11, focused on data‑center infrastructure, renewable energy and waste‑heat reuse, with expansions in Munich, Frankfurt and Berlin. This underscores Alphabet’s ongoing capex cycle linked to AI infrastructure. [6]

4) DOJ antitrust review clears path for Google’s $32B Wiz deal; closing still expected in 2026 (Nov 7).
The U.S. Department of Justice’s antitrust review has been cleared, according to public reporting; other jurisdictions remain, and the companies continue to guide to a 2026 close. The deal would be Alphabet’s largest acquisition and bolster Google Cloud’s cybersecurity stack. [7]

5) Epic Games settlement advances—terms under review (coverage Nov 6–7).
Epic and Google filed a comprehensive settlement to resolve their multi‑year Play Store fight; the agreement includes Android and app‑store reforms aimed at increasing competition and lowering developer fees, subject to court approval. Reporting notes the judge is scrutinizing whether the deal fully restores competition. [8]

6) AI strategy narrative remains supportive (Nov 6).
A Reuters deep‑dive highlighted how Google Cloud’s growth—and access to in‑house AI chips (TPUs)—has helped “regain its AI edge,” reinforcing the post‑earnings thesis that Cloud is a key confidence driver for Alphabet’s AI roadmap. [9]

How the news fits the stock move

Alphabet’s modest pullback Friday came as investors digested mixed, near‑term headlines against a long‑term, infrastructure‑heavy expansion story:

  • Distribution noise vs. durable demand: The YouTube–Disney spat is principally about short‑term carriage economics and leverage in negotiations. Historically, such disputes have limited lasting impact on parent‑level fundamentals once resolved, but they can introduce short‑term volatility. [10]
  • Capex keeps building: The Germany plan and the Australia project reinforce heavy AI and data‑center spending—supportive for capacity and Cloud wins, but often scrutinized for cash‑flow timing. [11]
  • Regulatory overhangs evolving: Clearance progress on Wiz is a positive for Cloud’s security offering, while Epic settlement terms—if approved—could reshape mobile distribution and fees. Both reduce uncertainty but keep policy risk in view pending final approvals. [12]

Key numbers to know

  • GOOGL (Class A) 7 Nov close: $278.83 (‑2.08% d/d); Open: $283.20; Range: $275.19–$283.78; Volume: ~34.5M. [13]
  • GOOG (Class C) 7 Nov close: $279.70 (‑1.98% d/d); Open: $284.21; Range: $275.74–$284.50; Volume: ~21.8M. [14]
  • 52‑week range: $140.53–$291.59. Market cap (approx.): ~$3.44T. [15]

What to watch next

  • Nov 11 (Germany): Details of Google’s largest‑ever investment plan; look for size, timeline, energy partnerships, and heat‑reuse specifics. [16]
  • YouTube–Disney: Any license resolution to restore ABC/ESPN on YouTube TV. Terms could illuminate Alphabet’s stance on sports and linear bundle economics. [17]
  • Epic settlement approval: Court signals on whether reforms are sufficiently pro‑competitive and how changes will be implemented on Android globally. [18]
  • Wiz acquisition: Remaining regulatory checkpoints and integration updates toward the expected 2026 close. [19]

Bottom line

For 7 November 2025, Alphabet traded lower even as longer‑horizon initiatives (AI infrastructure and Cloud security) advanced and near‑term distribution negotiations grabbed headlines. The investment case remains anchored in AI‑driven Cloud growth and capacity build‑out, with regulatory and distribution items acting as the primary sources of short‑term noise. [20]

Disclosure: This article is for information only and does not constitute investment advice. Tickers: NASDAQ: GOOGL (Class A), NASDAQ: GOOG (Class C).

Sources used in this report:
YouTube–Disney talks; AI data‑center plans; Germany investment; Wiz review; Epic settlement filings; and price data as cited throughout. [21]

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References

1. www.investing.com, 2. stockanalysis.com, 3. www.reuters.com, 4. www.reuters.com, 5. www.reuters.com, 6. www.reuters.com, 7. www.securityweek.com, 8. apnews.com, 9. www.reuters.com, 10. www.reuters.com, 11. www.reuters.com, 12. www.securityweek.com, 13. www.investing.com, 14. stockanalysis.com, 15. www.reuters.com, 16. www.reuters.com, 17. www.reuters.com, 18. www.reuters.com, 19. www.securityweek.com, 20. www.reuters.com, 21. www.reuters.com

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