Alphabet (Google) Class A

GOOGL

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GitLab said the expanded collaboration allows customers to power its Duo Agent Platform with Vertex AI models on Google Cloud, including Gemini models, while counting usage toward existing Google Cloud commitments.

GitLab Inc (NASDAQ:GTLB) shares are surging 5.5% to trade at $21.46 ahead of the opening bell, after the company said its expanded its partnership with Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google.

Today's economic calendar continues the week with several important data points and a heavy lineup of Federal Reserve speakers. The morning begins with Empire Manufacturing and Import and Export Price Index data, offering insight into manufacturing activity and inflation trends tied to trade. At 10:00AM ET, the NAHB Housing Market Index provides a look into builder sentiment, followed by crude oil inventories at 10:30AM ET which may influence energy markets and inflation expectations.

I bought Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL | GOOGL Price Prediction) at $15 in April 2012.

Caterpillar (CAT) reportedly acquires Monarch Tractor, advancing its automation and electrification strategy in construction and industrial machinery. Maine passes a bill imposing a moratorium on large data centers, reflecting growing scrutiny of AI infrastructure's environmental and grid impact.

As part of the deal, Google Cloud users will be able to access GitLab's Duo Agent Platform.

Citi raised its Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) stock price target from $390 to $405 and kept a “Buy” rating ahead of the Q1 report scheduled for April 29.

Citi raised its Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) stock price target from $390 to $405 and kept a “Buy” rating ahead of the Q1 report scheduled for April 29.

Alphabet is more diversified and is tapping into multiple long-term growth opportunities. While Meta Platforms is playing catch-up on the AI front, its ad business is growing at a faster rate than Alphabet's ad segment.