Alphabet Class A ( (GOOGL) ) has been popular among investors this week. Here is a recap of the key news on this stock.
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Alphabet Class A, the parent company of Google, has been in the spotlight recently due to its decision not to break up its advertising business despite a hefty $3.5 billion fine from the European Union. This fine was imposed because Google was found to have unfairly favored its own adtech services, leading to higher fees and stifling competition. The company plans to meet the EU’s November deadline to propose changes but will not sell key components like Google’s Ad Manager and AdX exchange. This decision comes amidst warnings from regulators that stronger measures, such as potential divestitures, could be pursued if Google’s proposed remedies are insufficient.
In addition to its regulatory challenges, Google is making significant strides in the AI space by integrating its Gemini AI into its Chrome browser. This move is seen as a response to growing competition from startups like OpenAI and Perplexity. The AI integration aims to transform how users interact with the internet by providing more direct assistance and connecting seamlessly with other Google services like Calendar, YouTube, and Maps. Analysts remain optimistic about Alphabet’s stock, with a Strong Buy consensus and a raised price target from $250 to $290, reflecting confidence in Google’s long-term AI strategy and its potential to reshape the digital landscape.