NASDAQ:GOOGL (Alphabet)

About GOOGL

Alphabet is a holding company. Internet media giant Google is a wholly owned subsidiary. Google generates 99% of Alphabet revenue, of which more than 85% is from online ads. Google's other revenue is from sales of apps and content on Google Play and YouTube, as well as cloud service fees and other licensing revenue. Sales of hardware such as Chromebooks, the Pixel smartphone, and smart home products, which include Nest and Google Home, also contribute to other revenue. Alphabet's moonshot investments are in its other bets segment, where it bets on technology to enhance health (Verily), faster internet access to homes (Google Fiber), self-driving cars (Waymo), and more. Alphabet's operating margin has been 25%-30%, with Google at 30% and other bets operating at a loss.

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Warren Buffett’s team just invested billions in this Nasdaq-listed AI stock

This Nasdaq-listed AI stock was looking cheap in Q3. And Warren Buffett’s investment firm Berkshire Hathaway decided to buy it.

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The Alphabet share price has doubled over 6 months… here’s why

The Alphabet share price pushed even higher on Thursday after the company smashed earnings expectations once again.

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Looking to beat the market? Quantum computing could lift Alphabet shares even higher…

Quantum computing has caught the eye of many an investor in 2025. Dr James Fox believes Alphabet shares could be…

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Are the fears about Alphabet stock finally over?

As the US stock market hits fresh all-time highs, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite look pretty pricey. Meanwhile, Alphabet…

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Is Alphabet stock worth buying at its all-time high?

Alphabet stock has skyrocketed since the lows of November 2022, when I bought the shares. But after rebounding from April's…

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This is nuts. When’s the stock-market crash?

Share prices keep hitting record highs in 2025. The bad news for investors is that asset prices look inflated, which…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target £5,000 of monthly passive income?

£5,000 might sound like a lot of passive income, but investors need to account for inflation. Dr James Fox explains…

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Is AI a threat for the Alphabet stock price — or an opportunity?

Less than 10% off its all-time high, Alphabet stock may not look like an obvious bargain. Our writer explains why…

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5 things to avoid when you start buying shares

Our writer shares a handful of possible missteps he thinks people ought to watch out for when they start buying…

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This S&P 500 blue chip looks far too cheap to me at $183!

Our writer picks out one high-quality S&P 500 stock that is currently the cheapest among the 'Magnificent 7' group of…

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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in July [PREMIUM PICKS]

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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Which should I buy, the FTSE 100 or S&P 500?

The S&P 500 has absolutely thrashed the FTSE 100 over the past 15 years or so. But with US stocks…

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