Alphabet (Google) Class C

GOOG

Market cap $3.04T

I rate Alphabet Inc. a Buy, driven by Google Cloud's transformation into a profitable, AI-powered growth engine. GOOG's full-stack integration—from custom AI chips to advanced models and ubiquitous software—creates a unique competitive moat among hyperscalers. The cloud segment's profitability, rapid revenue growth, and TPU efficiency edge position GOOG as a leader in enterprise AI adoption.

South Korea is nearing a decision on whether to allow Google and Apple to export high-resolution geographic map data to servers outside the country. The detailed maps, which use a 1:5,000 scale, would show streets, buildings, and alleyways in far greater detail than currently available on these platforms.

Alphabet-owned YouTube was down for over 320,000 users in the United States on Wednesday evening, according to Downdetector.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) closed the most recent trading day at $251.66, moving +2.22% from the previous trading session.

I added Ares Capital and Chevron to the Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio, boosting Dividend Yield and reducing portfolio volatility. Ares Capital offers a Dividend Yield [FWD] of 10.05% and modest dividend growth potential, enhancing income generation and stability. Chevron, now a core position, provides a 4.46% yield, solid financial health, and supports both income and dividend growth for the portfolio.

Adtalem Global Education said on Wednesday it will partner with Alphabet's Google Cloud to launch an artificial intelligence credential program aimed at students and healthcare professionals to use AI tools in clinical practice.

For much of the past decade, the market has been powered largely by growth stocks, and that pattern shows no sign of shifting. With that in mind, these two growth stocks look like brilliant buys right now to hold for the long haul.

AI-driven Search momentum, easing regulatory headwinds and strong stock gains make GOOGL a compelling long-term hold despite valuation concerns.

You might not automatically think of the words "bargain" or "dirt cheap" when considering "Magnificent Seven" stocks. That's because these are the seven tech giants that have soared in recent years, leading the S&P 500 higher in this bull market.

@Theotrade's Don Kaufman takes a rare bullish stance on Starbucks (SBUX) due to his belief that most of the bad news has now been priced in the coffee giant. However, he tilts bearish on the ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) as the cryptocurrency faces strong resistance.