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GOOG stock dips as Alphabet taps $20 billion bond sale and faces fresh EU heat over AI Overviews

GOOG stock dips as Alphabet taps $20 billion bond sale and faces fresh EU heat over AI Overviews

Alphabet’s Class C shares fell 1.9% to $318.37 Tuesday morning after the company sold $20 billion in bonds to fund AI infrastructure. The drop cut Alphabet’s market value to about $2.9 trillion. Google also faces an antitrust complaint in Europe over its AI Overviews feature and a trademark lawsuit from Autodesk in the U.S.
Google’s Alphabet stock dips after $15 billion bond-sale talk — what GOOG investors are watching next

Google’s Alphabet stock dips after $15 billion bond-sale talk — what GOOG investors are watching next

Alphabet Class C shares dropped 0.5% to $321.52 after reports the company is preparing a $15 billion bond sale to fund AI infrastructure. TotalEnergies signed long-term solar power deals for Google’s Texas data centers. U.S. inflation and jobs data due Friday could affect tech sector sentiment. A California trial began over Instagram and YouTube’s alleged mental health harms.
9 February 2026
Communication services stocks lag the rebound — what XLC investors need to know before Monday

Communication services stocks lag the rebound — what XLC investors need to know before Monday

The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) fell 0.39% to $115.76 Friday, lagging the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. Alphabet Class C shares dropped 2.48%, Meta lost 1.31%, and News Corp slid 6%. Comcast, Netflix, and Disney rose, partly offsetting losses. Investors remain wary of heavy AI-related capital spending by big tech firms.
GOOG stock price: Alphabet’s $185 billion AI spend plan keeps Google shares on edge into Monday

GOOG stock price: Alphabet’s $185 billion AI spend plan keeps Google shares on edge into Monday

Alphabet Class C shares (GOOG) fell 2.48% to $323.10 Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $185 billion, more than double 2025 levels. CEO Sundar Pichai sold 32,500 shares earlier in the week under a pre-set plan. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Over 33.9 million GOOG shares traded, above recent volume.
Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon shares fell Friday after the company announced a $200 billion AI infrastructure plan for 2026, exceeding analyst expectations and reviving investor concerns about profitability. Combined 2026 capex flagged by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta now tops $630 billion. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom shares surged on the news, while software and data firms remained under pressure.
Google stock price slips after-hours as Alphabet’s $185 billion AI spending plan stays in focus

Google stock price slips after-hours as Alphabet’s $185 billion AI spending plan stays in focus

Alphabet Class C shares fell 2.5% to $323.10 in after-hours trading Friday, trailing gains in major U.S. stock benchmarks. The company told investors it expects 2026 capital expenditures of $175–185 billion, far above analyst forecasts. Some analysts warned the spending could cut free cash flow by over 90%. Google Cloud revenue rose 48% to $17.7 billion in the December quarter.
Dow hits 50,000 as Amazon’s $200 billion AI spending plan spooks tech investors

Dow hits 50,000 as Amazon’s $200 billion AI spending plan spooks tech investors

The Dow briefly topped 50,000 for the first time Friday as chipmakers surged on AI data-center spending hopes. Amazon shares fell after announcing a $200 billion capital spending plan for 2026, raising concerns about profitability. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom each jumped over 7%. The S&P 500 rose 1.73% and the Nasdaq gained 1.91%.
Google stock price slips as Alphabet’s AI spending push keeps GOOG in focus

Google stock price slips as Alphabet’s AI spending push keeps GOOG in focus

Alphabet Class C shares fell 0.5% to $331.33 in early Friday trading after the company set 2026 capital spending at up to $185 billion, far above Wall Street estimates. Cloud revenue jumped 48% to $17.7 billion in the December quarter. The board approved a $0.21 per share dividend, payable March 16. Investors remain cautious as Big Tech ramps up AI-related expenses.
Dow Jones slides nearly 600 points as AI spending fears hit Wall Street; Amazon sinks after the bell

Dow Jones slides nearly 600 points as AI spending fears hit Wall Street; Amazon sinks after the bell

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.2% to 48,908.72 as investors dumped tech stocks on concerns over soaring AI infrastructure costs at Amazon and Alphabet. Amazon shares dropped up to 11% after it raised its 2026 capital spending forecast to $200 billion. U.S. jobless claims rose by 22,000 to 231,000, while job openings hit a three-year low. The Nasdaq closed at its lowest since November.
GOOG stock whipsaws after Alphabet flags up to $185 billion in AI capex

GOOG stock whipsaws after Alphabet flags up to $185 billion in AI capex

Alphabet Class C shares fell 0.8% to $330.53 in after-hours trading Thursday after the company announced plans to nearly double capital spending to as much as $185 billion in 2026, focusing on data centers and AI. Revenue for the December quarter rose 18% to $113.8 billion, with Google Cloud up 48%. CEO Sundar Pichai cited AI as key to growth. The company declared a $0.21 dividend, payable March 16.
5 February 2026
QQQ Slides Again as Alphabet’s $185B AI Spend Plan Stirs Nasdaq-100 ETF Jitters

QQQ Slides Again as Alphabet’s $185B AI Spend Plan Stirs Nasdaq-100 ETF Jitters

Invesco’s Nasdaq-100 ETF QQQ fell about 1.6% Thursday morning, extending losses after Alphabet projected 2026 capital spending of up to $185 billion. Portfolio managers cited concerns over high tech valuations and AI-driven disruption, prompting investors to cut risk. Trading volume in QQQ rose above recent averages, with the ETF last seen near $605.75.
GOOG stock drops after-hours as Alphabet’s $185 billion spending plan rattles investors

GOOG stock drops after-hours as Alphabet’s $185 billion spending plan rattles investors

Alphabet’s Class C shares fell 2.1% to $333.42 in after-hours trading after the company projected 2026 capital expenditures of $175–185 billion. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 18% to $113.8 billion, with Google Cloud up 48% to $17.7 billion. The company announced a $0.21 per share dividend and a $2.1 billion compensation charge tied to Waymo. Investors questioned whether AI demand will offset the higher spending.
4 February 2026
GOOG stock price drops as Alphabet earnings loom and DOJ appeal adds fresh antitrust risk

GOOG stock price drops as Alphabet earnings loom and DOJ appeal adds fresh antitrust risk

Alphabet’s Class C shares fell 1.8% to $334.62 by midmorning Wednesday, hitting a new intraday low ahead of its earnings report. The drop followed a global selloff in software and data-analytics stocks after Anthropic’s Claude Cowork launch. Alphabet’s earnings call is set for 4:30 p.m. EST, with analysts watching for updates on AI and data center spending. Regulators said they will appeal remedies in the ongoing Google search monopoly case.
Wall Street futures steady after AI shock; Alphabet earnings and jobs data in focus

Wall Street futures steady after AI shock; Alphabet earnings and jobs data in focus

Dow futures rose 0.16% premarket, S&P 500 futures edged up 0.04%, and Nasdaq 100 futures dipped 0.06% after Tuesday’s tech-led selloff. The S&P 500 closed down 0.84%, Nasdaq fell 1.43%, and Dow lost 0.34% as AI disruption concerns hit software stocks. Chipmaker AMD warned of weaker revenue, sending shares down 8% after hours. President Trump signed a bill ending a four-day partial government shutdown.
Google stock slips in regular trade as Alphabet’s GOOG heads into earnings test

Google stock slips in regular trade as Alphabet’s GOOG heads into earnings test

Alphabet’s Class C shares fell 0.6% to $342.93 late Tuesday morning, ahead of its quarterly earnings report due after the U.S. market closes Wednesday. Google Cloud signed a five-year AI partnership with Liberty Global covering European operations. Traders expect a stock move of over 5% post-earnings, with focus on cloud growth and capital spending. The Nasdaq-focused QQQ Trust dropped 1.3%.
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  • Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) Valuation Examined Amid Undervaluation Claims
    May 22, 2026, 10:01 PM EDT. Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) closed at US$486.38 after a 4.5% gain in the past month, despite a 2.4% decline over three months. The stock trades about 36.5% below an intrinsic value estimate of US$669,764.35, fueling a narrative that it is significantly undervalued. This estimate factors in optimistic revenue growth, strong profit margins, and elevated price-to-earnings (P/E) multiples typical of faster-growing sectors. However, analysts caution that these assumptions risk being overly bullish, as any earnings setbacks or shifts in market sentiment could diminish the stock's premium valuation outlook. Berkshire's longer-term shareholder returns - 51.7% over three years and 68.0% over five years - underline sustained momentum, but investors are advised to critically assess this mix of optimism amid potential risks.

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Dow Hits Record Close; All Eyes Turn to Holiday-Week Trading

Dow Hits Record Close; All Eyes Turn to Holiday-Week Trading

23 May 2026
The Dow closed at a record 50,579.70 on Friday, while the S&P 500 notched its eighth straight weekly gain. After-hours trading saw SPY, QQQ, DIA, and IWM all move lower. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Memorial Day. Investors await Thursday’s inflation data.
IREN Stock Pauses as Nvidia Rally Cools Before Holiday

IREN Stock Pauses as Nvidia Rally Cools Before Holiday

23 May 2026
IREN shares fell 2.1% to $56.83 Friday, ending a two-day rally but closing the week up 7.4%. The stock’s moves follow a $3.4 billion AI cloud deal with Nvidia and a $3 billion convertible note offering. March-quarter revenue dropped to $144.8 million, with a net loss of $247.8 million. U.S. markets close Monday for Memorial Day; trading resumes Tuesday.
AXT stock reaches record; investors weigh risk to rally

AXT stock reaches record; investors weigh risk to rally

23 May 2026
AXT shares jumped 16.37% to $140.83 on Friday, hitting a 52-week high and trading above all recent analyst targets. The surge followed strong demand for AI-linked optical networking hardware and a sharp rise in indium phosphide orders. First-quarter revenue climbed to $26.9 million, with gross margin turning positive. Management forecast Q2 profitability and a backlog over $100 million.
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