Google Stock Just Hit a Record. Why Alphabet Shares Slipped Anyway
Alphabet shares edged lower on Thursday, coming off record highs after a rapid rally. Investors locked in gains in the Google parent, even as most tech stocks pushed higher.
Apple Backs Google in EU AI Fight as iPhone Rules Loom
Apple is backing Google in a dispute with the European Union over AI access, cautioning that proposed rules requiring deeper Android integration with competing AI services may compromise security for users and devices. The warning was delivered in a submission to the European Commission, as officials in Brussels gathered input on Digital Markets Act provisions targeting Alphabet’s Google.
Alphabet’s $60 Billion AI Debt Sprint Puts Google Stock Back in Focus
Alphabet is reaching into the global bond market, lining up its debut yen bond as the Google parent seeks fresh funding outside the U.S. to ramp up artificial intelligence efforts. “A company with big borrowing plans and solid credit can raise cash not just domestically but globally,” said Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B. Riley Wealth. According to Reuters, the yen offering could land in the several hundred billion yen range.
Apple Gives Alphabet a Rare Ally in Europe’s AI-Android Fight
On Wednesday, Apple threw its support behind Alphabet’s Google as the company battles EU regulators pushing for rules that would require Android to open up Google-linked features to competing AI services. Apple cautioned that these proposals might put device security and privacy at risk.
Apple Inc’s $4.4 Trillion Fight: EU AI Rules, China Talks and a Stock Near $300
Apple Inc. jumped into Europe’s battle with Alphabet’s Google on Wednesday, flagging EU draft rules that would force Android to open up to competing AI services. Apple, in a filing seen by Reuters, labeled the draft an “urgent and serious concern” and warned it could bring “profound risks” for users and devices. “The EC is redesigning an OS,” Apple argued, referring to operating system.
Anthropic Launches Claude for Small Business to Take On Payroll, Invoices and Marketing
On Wednesday, Anthropic rolled out Claude for Small Business—a product that integrates its Claude AI assistant with platforms like Intuit QuickBooks, PayPal, HubSpot, Canva, Docusign, Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. The company says Claude takes on payroll planning, monthly book closures, invoice follow-ups and sales campaign management for smaller firms.
Google Finance AI Launches Across Europe: The New Market Tools Investors Can Use Now
Google is bringing its revamped, AI-driven Google Finance to users across Europe this week, rolling out local-language features like market research, charting, and earnings-call tools, the company said. This is the widest launch for the updated service since Google took it outside the United States late last year.
Google Stock Week Ahead: Alphabet’s $4.9 Trillion Run Faces EU Risk and Its Next AI Test
Alphabet heads into the week still facing uncertainty over Google’s unresolved EU antitrust negotiations, leaving a cloud over a stock that’s climbed thanks to cloud momentum, surging AI interest, and its renewed rivalry with Nvidia for the top market cap spot. On Friday, EU regulators gave Google extra time to respond, after finding the company’s previous proposal lacking.
Iron Mountain Incorporated Stock Falls After Six-Day Rally as AI Data-Center Bet Faces New Test
Iron Mountain Incorporated shares slipped almost 4% Thursday, snapping a six-day rally and retreating from the 52-week high notched just the day before. The stock settled at $126.81—down 5.43% from its May 6 peak of $134.09—as investors took a fresh look at one of this year’s standout AI-driven real estate plays.
SPY Stock Today: S&P 500 ETF Rides AI Chip Rally as Iran Deal Hopes Lift Futures
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust pointed to another solid day Wednesday, following gains in U.S. stock-index futures as traders chased broad equities exposure. Optimism around a possible U.S.-Iran peace deal and renewed momentum in artificial-intelligence chip names lifted sentiment. By 4:43 a.m. ET, S&P 500 futures had advanced 0.32%, with Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.81%, according to Reuters.
Beyond ChatGPT And Nvidia: 3 Technologies Wall Street May Have To Reprice Before 2026 Ends
Tech stocks in the U.S. are once again grabbing attention, with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq finishing Friday at fresh highs. Now, the focus is shifting — not just ChatGPT, not just Nvidia. This time, the conversation is circling around three connected themes: AI infrastructure, robot intelligence, and tokenized securities.
Dow Jumps 700 Points as US Stock Market Today Shrugs Off Oil Shock and Chases Best Month Since 2020
Thursday saw U.S. stocks climb, the Dow taking the lead as upbeat earnings fueled gains. Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are now closing in on their strongest monthly rally since 2020, brushing off renewed worries around oil and inflation.
US Stock Market Today: Futures Rise Before GDP as Big Tech Earnings Split Wall Street
U.S. stock futures moved up ahead of Thursday’s session, with Alphabet and Amazon getting a lift from upbeat cloud numbers. Meta and Microsoft, on the other hand, lost ground as concerns lingered about costs tied to ramping up AI. As of 6:46 a.m. EDT, Dow Jones mini futures had climbed 351 points, S&P 500 mini futures were ahead by 13.5, and Nasdaq 100 minis gained 66.25, according to Bloomberg market data.
Dow Futures Drop as Oil Shock Threatens Big Tech’s AI Rally
U.S. stock futures showed a mixed picture early Thursday. Dow contracts slipped, while Nasdaq 100 futures managed a slight gain. The recent pop in oil prices put pressure on what had been a boost from strong numbers at Alphabet and Amazon. According to Barron’s, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell 269 points, or 0.6%. S&P 500 futures were off by 0.1%. Nasdaq 100 futures inched up 0.1%. Reuters had shown the same general pattern in premarket action.
US Stock Market Before the Open Today: Oil Shock, Fed Split and Big Tech Earnings Put AI Rally on Trial
U.S. equity futures ticked lower ahead of Thursday’s session, pressured by another surge in oil that managed to overshadow upbeat cloud numbers from Alphabet and Amazon. Investors are left weighing the durability of the AI-driven run as inflation jitters resurface. According to Bloomberg, futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 all slipped just after 3:20 a.m. EDT. Meanwhile, Reuters noted Brent crude hitting its highest since March 2022, stoked by renewed worries over potential U.S. military action targeting Iran.
US Stock Market Today After Hours: Alphabet Jump Splits Big Tech as Fed Divide and Oil Shock Bite
U.S. stocks diverged in after-hours moves Wednesday. Alphabet surged, lifted by strong cloud-driven earnings. Shares of Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft retreated as Wall Street weighed the cost of their AI investments. Earlier, the Dow dropped 0.57%, the S&P 500 edged 0.04% lower, and the Nasdaq managed a 0.04% gain.
QQQ Rises Today as Big Tech Earnings Put the Nasdaq 100 Rally on the Line
Invesco QQQ Trust edged higher Wednesday, adding $3.99 to $661.57 in the latest trade as investors rotated back into the Nasdaq 100 both ahead of and following a fresh round of megacap tech earnings. Shares shifted between $655.78 and $663.32, with turnover topping 30 million.
AI Stocks Today: Big Tech Earnings Just Put the Market’s Hottest Trade on Notice
Wednesday’s artificial intelligence stock trade delivered a mixed bag. Alphabet moved higher in late trading, buoyed by solid cloud demand in Big Tech earnings. But Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft slipped after hours—investors were left weighing solid demand against renewed questions about the price tag for all that AI infrastructure.
Dow Drops as Fed Split and Oil Surge Put Big Tech’s $10 Trillion AI Test on the Line
Wall Street’s April rally hit a pause Wednesday. Oil surged. The Federal Reserve, in a split decision, left rates unchanged. Traders braced for after-hours results from Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon and Meta Platforms.
Intel Stock Hits Record High as Google AI Chip Report Puts Foundry Turnaround in Play
Intel Corporation stock surged roughly 10% late Wednesday morning, notching a new high after reports surfaced that Alphabet’s Google is considering Intel’s cutting-edge chip-packaging tech for an upcoming AI processor. Shares last traded at $93.23, with an intraday peak of $94.03, according to market data.
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