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NASDAQ:GOOGL 20 March 2026 - 18 April 2026

Intel Stock Hits Dot-Com-Era High. Now Comes the Earnings Test

Intel Stock Hits Dot-Com-Era High. Now Comes the Earnings Test

Intel shares hit $70.32 Friday, their highest intraday level since 2000, before closing at $68.50 ahead of first-quarter results due April 23. Investors cited new AI chip deals with Google and a planned partnership with Elon Musk’s Terafab project. Intel also agreed to buy back a 49% stake in its Irish Fab 34 for $14.2 billion. Analyst targets rose, but most ratings remain cautious.
18 April 2026
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Alphabet Stock Gets Fresh ‘Undervalued’ Calls Ahead of Google’s High-Stakes Earnings

Alphabet Stock Gets Fresh ‘Undervalued’ Calls Ahead of Google’s High-Stakes Earnings

Alphabet shares traded near $337 Friday ahead of its April 29 earnings report, rising 0.4% in late-morning New York trading. The company may boost 2026 capital spending to as much as $185 billion, with Google Cloud revenue up 48% last quarter. Broadcom recently signed a deal to supply Google’s custom AI chips through 2031. The European Commission proposed new rules requiring Google to share search data with rivals.
17 April 2026
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Google Home Gemini Voice Assistant Gets Faster, Smarter as Rollout Reaches 16 More Countries

Google Home Gemini Voice Assistant Gets Faster, Smarter as Rollout Reaches 16 More Countries

Google released new Gemini for Home upgrades Monday, improving playlist selection, end-of-speech detection, and adding parental controls via the Google Home app. The update follows Gemini’s early-access expansion to 16 more countries and seven languages on April 7. Google says latency on common commands is down up to 40%. Gemini now better matches playlists and responds more accurately to commands.
14 April 2026
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Alphabet Stock (GOOG, GOOGL) Faces Split Fund Bets Ahead of Earnings After Fresh 13F Reports

Alphabet Stock (GOOG, GOOGL) Faces Split Fund Bets Ahead of Earnings After Fresh 13F Reports

Zevenbergen Capital increased its Alphabet Class A share holdings by 27.4% in Q4, while Lombard Odier and Empirical Wealth Management reduced their Class C positions, according to April 7 filings. Alphabet will report first-quarter results on April 29. GOOG and GOOGL traded near $304 before Wednesday’s U.S. open. The filings reflect holdings as of December 31 and may not show current positions.
8 April 2026
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Nvidia Stock Edges Up, but Broadcom’s Google TPU Deal Raises Stakes in AI Chip Race

Nvidia Stock Edges Up, but Broadcom’s Google TPU Deal Raises Stakes in AI Chip Race

Broadcom announced a multiyear deal to develop Google’s next-generation TPUs and supply AI rack components through 2031. Nvidia shares rose 0.3% premarket, while Broadcom jumped 6.3% after the news. Anthropic said it will access 3.5 gigawatts of TPU compute from 2027 and reported Claude’s run-rate revenue above $30 billion. Analysts say custom ASICs could begin taking AI inference share from Nvidia starting in 2027.
8 April 2026
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NVIDIA Corporation Faces Fresh Slurm Scrutiny After SchedMD Deal Raises AI Control Fears

NVIDIA Corporation Faces Fresh Slurm Scrutiny After SchedMD Deal Raises AI Control Fears

Nvidia’s acquisition of SchedMD, maker of the Slurm workload manager, has sparked concern among AI and supercomputing experts that Slurm could be steered toward Nvidia hardware, Reuters reported. Nvidia said it will keep Slurm open source and vendor-neutral. The company’s shares traded at $177.64 early Tuesday, valuing Nvidia at about $4.53 trillion.
7 April 2026
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Nvidia Brings Google’s Gemma 4 to PCs and Edge Devices as AI Moves Beyond the Cloud

Nvidia Brings Google’s Gemma 4 to PCs and Edge Devices as AI Moves Beyond the Cloud

Nvidia announced it has optimized Google’s new Gemma 4 AI models to run on its RTX PCs, DGX Spark systems, and Jetson modules. Google said Gemma 4, released under an Apache 2.0 license, includes four model sizes and supports over 140 languages, with larger versions able to run on a single Nvidia H100 GPU. Nvidia’s data-center sales reached $62.3 billion last quarter. Competitors are increasing efforts in AI inference chips.
3 April 2026
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OpenAI Opens Door to Retail Investors as $852 Billion Valuation Raises IPO Stakes

OpenAI Opens Door to Retail Investors as $852 Billion Valuation Raises IPO Stakes

OpenAI closed a $122 billion funding round at an $852 billion valuation and raised over $3 billion from individual investors. The company said its shares will be included in several ARK Invest ETFs ahead of a possible IPO. Reuters reported OpenAI is shifting resources toward Codex and enterprise tools after pressure from Google and Anthropic. Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank, and Microsoft participated in the round.
2 April 2026
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Alphabet Stock Price Target Raised to $397 as Wells Fargo Sees Google Cloud Lift From Wiz and TPUs

Alphabet Stock Price Target Raised to $397 as Wells Fargo Sees Google Cloud Lift From Wiz and TPUs

Wells Fargo raised its price target on Alphabet to $397, maintaining an Overweight rating as shares traded near five-month lows. Google Cloud revenue jumped 48% in Q4 to $17.7 billion, with backlog up 55% to $240 billion. Alphabet closed its $32 billion Wiz acquisition on March 11. A Los Angeles jury found Google and Meta liable in a youth social-media addiction case, awarding $6 million in damages.
30 March 2026
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Microsoft Stock Selloff Sparks Fresh Bull-Bear Split as Copilot Upgrades Roll Out

Microsoft Stock Selloff Sparks Fresh Bull-Bear Split as Copilot Upgrades Roll Out

Microsoft launched new Copilot features Monday as debate intensified over its AI spending and stock outlook. Shares rose 1.1% to $360.52 early, following a 17% revenue jump and a $625 billion backlog. Bulls cite strong growth, while critics highlight high capex and rising competition from Google Cloud. Microsoft said Copilot now combines OpenAI’s GPT and Anthropic’s Claude in one workflow.
30 March 2026
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US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Six-Month Lows as Oil Surge Rattles Wall Street

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Six-Month Lows as Oil Surge Rattles Wall Street

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell to six-month lows Friday as tech shares slid and oil prices surged, with Brent crude up 2.36% to $110.55 a barrel. The Nasdaq entered correction territory after a 2.4% drop Thursday. Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta all declined, while Carnival dropped 4% and Unity Software gained 10.5%. U.S. consumer sentiment hit its lowest since December, and gas prices rose to $3.98 per gallon.
27 March 2026
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Meta and Alphabet Stocks Slide Again After Social Media Addiction Verdicts Raise Liability Fears

Meta and Alphabet Stocks Slide Again After Social Media Addiction Verdicts Raise Liability Fears

Meta and Alphabet shares fell Friday after U.S. juries found them negligent in child-safety cases, awarding $6 million in Los Angeles and $375 million in New Mexico. Meta was assigned most damages in both cases, which focused on app design features like infinite scroll. The rulings triggered renewed calls in Congress to tighten online child safety laws. Meta said it will appeal.
27 March 2026
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Alphabet Stock News: Nordea Rejigs Google Stake as BDF Gestion, Tompkins Trim Holdings

Alphabet Stock News: Nordea Rejigs Google Stake as BDF Gestion, Tompkins Trim Holdings

Nordea raised its Alphabet Class C (GOOG) stake by 4.9% but cut its Class A (GOOGL) holding by 20.1% in fourth-quarter filings. BDF Gestion and Tompkins Financial also trimmed smaller Alphabet positions. The disclosures come as Alphabet shares fall after a legal loss for Google and a broader tech selloff. The filings reflect holdings as of Dec. 31, not current trades.
27 March 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Futures Rise After Nasdaq Correction as Oil Keeps Wall Street on Edge

US Stock Market Today: Futures Rise After Nasdaq Correction as Oil Keeps Wall Street on Edge

U.S. stock futures rose early Friday after President Trump extended his deadline for strikes on Iranian power plants by 10 days, following a selloff that pushed the Nasdaq into correction territory. Brent crude slipped 0.7% to about $107 a barrel. The Dow fell 469 points Thursday, while Meta, Alphabet, and Nvidia led declines in tech. Markets remain volatile as traders watch oil prices and Middle East developments.
27 March 2026
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Alphabet Stock Nears Bear Market as Google’s $185 Billion AI Spend Faces Wall Street Test

Alphabet Stock Nears Bear Market as Google’s $185 Billion AI Spend Faces Wall Street Test

Alphabet shares fell 3.1% to $280.53 Thursday, extending a 15% slide from February highs, as investors questioned the company’s plan to nearly double capital spending to up to $185 billion in 2026. The drop followed strong revenue growth but came amid broader tech declines, legal setbacks, and concerns that massive AI investments could strain near-term cash flow.
26 March 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slide as Oil Tops $105 and Fed Cut Hopes Fade

US Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slide as Oil Tops $105 and Fed Cut Hopes Fade

The S&P 500 fell 1% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.3% by midday Thursday as rising oil prices and ongoing Iran war concerns rattled markets. Brent crude climbed above $105, fueling inflation fears and pushing 10-year Treasury yields to 4.38%. Tech stocks led losses, with Meta down 6.8% after a jury verdict. Energy shares rose, and Olaplex surged 51% after a $1.4 billion buyout.
26 March 2026
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Dow Jones Today: Why the Index Is Slipping as Oil Jumps and Fed Cut Hopes Fade

Dow Jones Today: Why the Index Is Slipping as Oil Jumps and Fed Cut Hopes Fade

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 202.81 points, or 0.45%, to 46,221.54 by noon Thursday as oil prices surged and traders reacted to mixed U.S.-Iran signals on ending the war. Brent crude jumped $5.26 to $107.48 a barrel, reviving inflation concerns and erasing bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. The S&P 500 lost 0.77% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.05%. New jobless claims rose by 5,000 to 210,000, matching forecasts.
26 March 2026
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Alphabet Stock Price Today: Why GOOGL Lags Nasdaq as Apple Maps Ads and EU Scrutiny Weigh on Google

Alphabet Stock Price Today: Why GOOGL Lags Nasdaq as Apple Maps Ads and EU Scrutiny Weigh on Google

Alphabet’s Class A shares slipped 0.2% to $289.90 midday Wednesday, trailing a tech rebound as the Nasdaq rose over 1%. The stock had dropped 3.85% Tuesday. EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera met CEO Sundar Pichai in San Francisco amid scrutiny of Alphabet’s AI operations. A U.S. judge dismissed a publishers’ lawsuit accusing Google of monopolizing the online news market.
25 March 2026
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Can Vanguard’s VTI ETF Really Turn $1,000 Into $1.39 Million? Why the Total Stock Market Fund Is Back in Focus

Can Vanguard’s VTI ETF Really Turn $1,000 Into $1.39 Million? Why the Total Stock Market Fund Is Back in Focus

Vanguard’s Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) traded at $327.69 in New York Monday, up $7.35, as Wall Street rebounded after President Trump postponed strikes on Iranian infrastructure. VTI held $586.3 billion in assets as of Feb. 28 with a 0.03% expense ratio. Despite recent declines—down 4.45% year to date—analysts highlighted long-term growth potential based on past decade averages.
23 March 2026
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Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Tumble as Iran Conflict Sends Oil to 2022 High and Erases Fed Cut Hopes

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Tumble as Iran Conflict Sends Oil to 2022 High and Erases Fed Cut Hopes

Wall Street fell sharply Friday as Iran-related turmoil sent Brent crude to $112.19 a barrel, its highest since July 2022. The S&P 500 lost 1.49%, the Nasdaq dropped 1.98%, and the Dow slipped 0.92%. Bond yields climbed, with the 10-year Treasury near 4.39%. Tech stocks led losses, while energy shares rose for a 13th straight week.
20 March 2026
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  • Intel Stock Surges 97.74% in 30 Days but Faces Overvaluation Concerns
    May 3, 2026, 8:01 PM EDT. Intel (INTC) shares jumped 97.74% over the past 30 days, fueled by momentum rather than a single catalyst. The stock trades at $99.62, significantly above the average analyst target of $79.05. However, valuation models estimate a fair value near $36.54, suggesting Intel is 172.6% overvalued amid ongoing restructuring and transition to advanced chip technologies like 7nm. While AI infrastructure demand supports the rally, risks remain from potential delays in Intel's foundry development and fluctuating AI spending. Investors face a divided outlook, balancing rapid gains with long-term growth uncertainties.

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Navitas Semiconductor Stock Is Running Hot. Tuesday Will Test the AI Power Story

Navitas Semiconductor Stock Is Running Hot. Tuesday Will Test the AI Power Story

4 May 2026
Navitas Semiconductor shares rose 5.76% to $17.45 Friday on heavy volume ahead of first-quarter results due Tuesday. The company forecast Q1 revenue of $8.0–$8.5 million after posting a $41.4 million loss last quarter. Management highlighted new high-power chips for AI data centers but warned that design wins do not guarantee near-term sales. CEO Chris Allexandre and CFO Tonya Stevens will discuss results May 5.
Eaton Stock Faces May 5 Test as AI Data Center Bets Meet Earnings Reality

Eaton Stock Faces May 5 Test as AI Data Center Bets Meet Earnings Reality

4 May 2026
Eaton will report first-quarter results before the NYSE opens Tuesday, following its Boyd Thermal acquisition and push into AI data-center power systems. Shares closed Friday at $425.55, down 1.72%, with a market value near $166 billion. Wall Street expects adjusted earnings of $2.75 per share for the March quarter. Investors are watching for signs that AI data-center demand is driving orders and profit.
Blue Owl Capital Faces Fresh Private-Credit Test After Brown Slashes OBDC Stake

Blue Owl Capital Faces Fresh Private-Credit Test After Brown Slashes OBDC Stake

4 May 2026
Brown University cut its stake in Blue Owl Capital Corp’s main private-credit fund by 53%, holding 1.5 million OBDC shares at March 31, down from 3.2 million at the end of 2025. Blue Owl’s quarterly filing showed revenue rose to $753.8 million, net income doubled to $15.5 million, but its direct-lending strategy posted a 1.1% net loss as repayments outpaced new loans.
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