Alphabet Inc. is a multinational technology company that is best known for its role as the parent company of Google and various other subsidiary ventures. It specializes in a wide array of internet-based products and services, including search engine technology, online advertising, cloud computing, software development, and consumer electronics. Beyond Google's flagship search engine, Alphabet encompasses platforms like YouTube, Android, and Google Cloud, while also investing in innovative fields such as artificial intelligence, healthcare, and autonomous vehicles. The company's mission is to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful, driving advancements in technology and improving user experiences across its diverse offerings. Read More
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Google told a federal court that only it can operate Chrome properly due to deep integration with its infrastructure, warning that a forced divestiture would break the browser, while a government expert argued transfer is feasible.
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Alphabet Inc. reported higher Q1 free cash flow results than last year. However, despite trailing 12-month capex spending that surged over 50%, its FCF margins remained high. That makes Alphabet stock look cheap at the moment. Is it time to buy?
