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NASDAQ:GOOGL News 8 January 2026 - 13 January 2026

Kaiser’s $46 million privacy settlement is live — here’s how to file a claim before March 12

Kaiser’s $46 million privacy settlement is live — here’s how to file a claim before March 12

Kaiser Permanente began mailing settlement notices this week after a federal court approved a proposed $46 million deal over alleged patient data leaks. Eligible users in nine states and D.C. who accessed logged-in Kaiser sites or apps between November 2017 and May 2024 can file claims by March 12, 2026. Estimated payouts range from $20 to $40 per person. A final approval hearing is set for May 7 in San Francisco.
13 January 2026
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Google stock taps $4 trillion on Apple Gemini AI deal as “Have-Lots” worries grow

Google stock taps $4 trillion on Apple Gemini AI deal as “Have-Lots” worries grow

Alphabet’s market cap briefly surpassed $4 trillion Monday after Apple announced plans to use Google’s Gemini AI in upcoming products. Shares hit a record $334.04 before retreating. The move cements Alphabet as the fourth U.S. company to reach the milestone, joining Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple. Investors and economists flagged growing market concentration and policy risks amid the AI-driven rally.
13 January 2026
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Google’s Gemini gets Walmart checkout as Alphabet stock rises in AI shopping push

Google’s Gemini gets Walmart checkout as Alphabet stock rises in AI shopping push

Alphabet shares rose about 1% and Walmart gained about 3% in premarket trading after announcing shoppers can buy Walmart and Sam’s Club items inside Google’s Gemini app. Google is launching the Universal Commerce Protocol to connect retailers to AI-powered checkout. The rollout begins in the U.S., with international expansion planned. Retailers will remain the seller of record for purchases made through the platform.
13 January 2026
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AI stocks today: Nvidia counters China chip-payment report, Palantir gets Citi boost, Alphabet rides Siri deal

AI stocks today: Nvidia counters China chip-payment report, Palantir gets Citi boost, Alphabet rides Siri deal

Nvidia clarified Tuesday that Chinese buyers of its H200 AI chips aren’t required to pay upfront, following reports of stricter payment terms. Nvidia shares edged up 0.03% premarket, while AMD, Broadcom, and TSM each gained over 2%. The company and Eli Lilly announced a $1 billion joint AI drug discovery lab near San Francisco. Traders awaited the U.S. inflation report, expected at 8:30 a.m. ET.
13 January 2026
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Home Depot stock flat after-hours as Google Cloud “agentic AI” rollout lands ahead of CPI

Home Depot stock flat after-hours as Google Cloud “agentic AI” rollout lands ahead of CPI

Home Depot shares were little changed after hours Monday at $374.94 following the company’s announcement with Google Cloud of new “agentic AI” tools for shopping and pro customers. The retailer is expanding its Magic Apron assistant and testing in-store AI features, while traders await Tuesday’s U.S. inflation data for the next market catalyst.
13 January 2026
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Apple Picks Google Gemini for Siri — and Alphabet Stock Flirts With $4 Trillion

Apple Picks Google Gemini for Siri — and Alphabet Stock Flirts With $4 Trillion

Alphabet shares rose 0.4% to $329.74 Monday after Apple agreed to integrate Google’s Gemini AI into a redesigned Siri under a multi-year deal. Alphabet’s market value briefly topped $4 trillion, reaching a record high above $334 before pulling back. Apple shares gained 0.6% to $260.95. The move deepens Google’s presence in Apple devices as both firms face regulatory scrutiny.
12 January 2026
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CoreWeave stock jumps 11% as Goldman starts coverage and Moody’s flags $3 trillion data-center boom

CoreWeave stock jumps 11% as Goldman starts coverage and Moody’s flags $3 trillion data-center boom

CoreWeave shares climbed 11% to $88.94 in late morning trading Monday after Goldman Sachs began coverage with a Neutral rating and $86 price target. Moody’s projected at least $3 trillion in data-center investment over five years, naming CoreWeave among six major U.S. operators. The Nasdaq 100 was little changed.
12 January 2026
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Alphabet hits $4 trillion mark as Google’s AI reboot wins back Wall Street

Alphabet hits $4 trillion mark as Google’s AI reboot wins back Wall Street

Alphabet’s market value reached $4 trillion Monday, surpassing Apple and joining only three other companies at that level. Shares dipped 0.2% to $327.93 late morning after a 65% jump in 2025. Google Cloud revenue surged 34% in Q3, and Alphabet began leasing its in-house AI chips, with Meta reportedly in talks for a multi-billion dollar deal.
12 January 2026
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Alphabet stock’s $4 trillion flashpoint: Google’s AI refocus puts it back in the lead

Alphabet stock’s $4 trillion flashpoint: Google’s AI refocus puts it back in the lead

Alphabet briefly topped a $4 trillion valuation Monday after unveiling a new AI strategy, before shares slipped 0.3% to $327.47 by late morning. Investors are watching Google Cloud’s expansion, early reviews of the Gemini 3 model, and efforts to rent out proprietary “Ironwood” AI chips. Reuters reported Meta may buy Alphabet’s chips for its data centers starting in 2027.
12 January 2026
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Google Gemini adds Walmart checkout: Alphabet’s new AI shopping push puts GOOGL stock in focus

Google Gemini adds Walmart checkout: Alphabet’s new AI shopping push puts GOOGL stock in focus

Walmart shoppers can now find and buy products directly through Google’s Gemini assistant, following a new integration announced Monday. Google also launched an open Universal Commerce Protocol to link AI agents with retailer checkout systems. Walmart shares rose about 2% in early trading, while Alphabet slipped 0.4%. Shopify said its merchants will soon sell through Google’s AI platforms as the rollout expands.
12 January 2026
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Google’s new Gemini “buy button” aims to keep shoppers — and retailers — inside its AI

Google’s new Gemini “buy button” aims to keep shoppers — and retailers — inside its AI

Alphabet shares rose about 1% premarket after Google launched new AI shopping tools and the Universal Commerce Protocol, partnering with Walmart, Shopify, and others. The protocol enables direct checkout in Search and Gemini, with retailers keeping transaction control. Walmart will let shoppers add products to carts via Gemini conversations. The rollout follows similar AI shopping moves by Amazon and OpenAI.
12 January 2026
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Walmart stock set for Nasdaq-100 entry as Google Gemini deal and Wing drones land

Walmart stock set for Nasdaq-100 entry as Google Gemini deal and Wing drones land

Walmart will join the Nasdaq-100 on Jan. 20, replacing AstraZeneca after shifting its listing from the NYSE. On Friday, Walmart shares rose 1.3% to $114.53. The company announced a Google Gemini shopping integration and plans to expand drone delivery with Wing to 150 more U.S. stores. U.S. markets will be closed Jan. 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
11 January 2026
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Apple stock slips before the bell as Alphabet leapfrogs it in value and Apple Card shift stays in focus

Apple stock slips before the bell as Alphabet leapfrogs it in value and Apple Card shift stays in focus

Apple shares fell 0.5% to $259.04 in premarket trading Friday after Alphabet overtook it in market value for the first time since 2019. JPMorgan Chase will replace Goldman Sachs as the Apple Card issuer, with a $20 billion portfolio transfer expected over two years. Investors await U.S. jobs data and a Supreme Court tariff ruling ahead of Apple’s Jan. 29 earnings.
9 January 2026
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RTX stock faces Pentagon payout curb list next week as dividend stays in play

RTX stock faces Pentagon payout curb list next week as dividend stays in play

7 February 2026
RTX closed at $198.66 Friday, up 1.4%, after declaring a 68-cent quarterly dividend payable March 19. The Pentagon is expected to name defense contractors early next week that could face limits on dividends and buybacks under a Trump order. RTX’s Raytheon unit has been singled out as “least responsive.” Companies named would have 15 days to submit remediation plans.
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