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Google faces new UK rules for consumers and website owners
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Published: January 28, 2026 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

The UK's competition watchdog has proposed sweeping new rules to curb Google's dominance in search, including a requirement to let websites opt out of powering AI-generated summaries without disappearing from results entirely. Draft conduct rules from the Competition and Markets Authority, the first under new digital markets powers, also aim to prevent the Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) company from unfairly prioritising advertisers or punishing critics, and mandate more transparent ranking processes.

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This Artificial Intelligence Stock Is a Must-Own for 2026
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Published: January 28, 2026 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

After ChatGPT's debut, OpenAI was expected to threaten Google's search engine dominance. OpenAI's business remains unprofitable, and it's failed to make a meaningful dent in Google's lead.

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The $530 Billion AI Question: Which Big Tech Stock Is Winning?
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Published: January 27, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Big Tech is expected to invest $530 billion for building AI infrastructure in 2026, while the path to near-term monetization remains a question mark. Meta is benefiting from AI-driven recommendation models that are improving advertiser ROI and increasing time spent across its family of apps, supporting stronger advertising revenue growth. Google stands out as having the strongest Big Tech AI positioning today, given its ability to monetize AI directly through Search while simultaneously accelerating Cloud growth.

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Magnificent 7 earnings season kicks off, spotlighting AI bets
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Published: January 27, 2026 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

The US earnings season heats up this week, with investors turning their attention to the first reports from the so-called “Magnificent 7” tech giants, care of Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META, XETRA:FB2A, SIX:FB), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT), Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA), and Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL, XETRA:APC). After the S&P 500 posted its first two-week losing streak since June, all eyes are on these mega-cap companies, whose results could determine the trajectory of the broader market.

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Should the Mag 7 be Called the Mag 7?
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Published: January 27, 2026 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Neutral

Paisley Nardini breaks down the big tech stocks ahead of earnings this week. She and Diane King Hall posit the question: Should the Mag 7 be called the Mag 7?

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Alphabet Stock Had its Melt-Up Moment. Will Amazon Be Next?
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Published: January 27, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) stock was the biggest Mag Seven winner last year, thanks in part to its big lead in AI.

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Big Tech Earnings Expectations in AMZN & GOOGL Cloud, META Volatility
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Published: January 26, 2026 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Neutral

Angelo Zino sees Meta Platforms (META) moving the most off this week's round of Mag 7 earnings. He sees the stock on the cheaper side as it trades under 20-times earnings, though Shay Boloor warns the company needs to do more to diversify AI prospects.

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Google Agrees to Settle Class Action Lawsuit Targeting Voice Assistant
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Published: January 26, 2026 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Neutral

Google has reportedly agreed to a preliminary settlement in a class action lawsuit that alleged that the firm's Google Assistant spied on smartphone users. The proposed $68 million settlement was filed Friday (Jan. 23) and requires approval by a judge, Reuters reported Monday (Jan. 26).

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Forget the Mag 7. It's All About the Magnificent 2 and They're Still Buys
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Published: January 26, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

The Magnificent Seven, as a whole, may still be great long-term bets, especially now that most of their members have fallen under enough pressure to see their valuation metrics compress.

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Alphabet's Big Rally: Ranking The Magnificent 7
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Published: January 26, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Alphabet Inc. shares have performed extremely well over the last year, but selling now could be a big mistake. Based on megatrend themes, significant competitive advantages and earnings growth trajectory, I expected the group of "Magnificent 7" megacap stocks, including Alphabet, to continue outperforming the S&P 500 index. This report ranks the Magnificent 7, including a special focus on Alphabet, and then concludes with my strong opinion on portfolio positioning going forward.

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Big Tech Bets On Nuclear Power For AI Strategy Edge
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Published: January 26, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

The AI strategy for big tech companies has them investing in nuclear energy to power their ambitions while simultaneously securing a resource their competitors will struggle to access. In 2025, Google, Amazon, and Meta all signed a pledge with the World Nuclear Association to triple global nuclear capacity by 2050.

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LikeFolio: Google Cloud Beats Azure, MSFT Shows Dominance Elsewhere in AI
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Published: January 23, 2026 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Neutral

Andy Swan (@LikeFolio) considers Microsoft (MSFT) one of the best-executing companies on Wall Street. While the Mag 7 giant's Azure cloud saw anemic growth compared to Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google Cloud, Andy likes Microsoft's recent stock dip and believes the company is poised for a strong 2026.

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Waymo, Uber, the real robotaxi players, not Tesla: Ross Gerber
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Published: January 23, 2026 by: Yahoo Finance
Sentiment: Neutral

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Alphabet Cools After the Run: Buy Now or Wait for a Better Entry?
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Published: January 23, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Just a week ago, Alphabet NASDAQ: GOOGL made headlines and history by crossing the $4 trillion market capitalization mark, becoming the world's second-most-valuable company behind NVIDIA NASDAQ: NVDA. Fast forward a week, and the stock has cooled modestly, pulling back just over 3.5% from its record highs and finding short-term support near the $320 level.

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Alphabet Q4 2025 Earnings Preview: Relating Expectations With OLS Model
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Published: January 23, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Alphabet Inc. is poised for a strong Q4 2025, driven by robust cloud and advertising growth, supporting my reiterated buy rating. GOOG's Q3 2025 saw Google Cloud revenue up 34% YoY and backlog surging 82% YoY, while Search and YouTube revenues grew ~15%. Consensus expects Q4 revenue of $111.43B (+15.5% YoY) and EPS of $2.64 (+23% YoY), both in line with recent double-digit growth trends.

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3 Top Picks For 2026 (And The Next Decade)
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Published: January 23, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

As we head into 2026, there is always some buzz around the repositioning of portfolios and looking for the best opportunities. I tend to always be on the hunt for opportunities throughout the year, but the start of a new year does mean additional contributions to my Roth IRA. As I'm sitting on a sizeable cash balance already for the next correction or pullback, I'm putting some of this additional capital to work right away.

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A former Trump official wants to build a massive data center in a remote corner of Greenland. Will it work?
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Published: January 23, 2026 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Neutral

A former official of U.S. President Donald Trump's first administration is planning a multi-billion-dollar data center project in a remote corner of Greenland. Planning permission is yet to be granted for the data center or power facilities needed to provide it with energy, but the project is targeting a 1.5 GW capacity by the end of 2028.

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) is a Trending Stock
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Published: January 23, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Alphabet (GOOG) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) is a Trending Stock
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Published: January 23, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Alphabet (GOOGL) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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Google's Making a Splash in AI Shopping. Why It's a Massive Deal
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Published: January 23, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) has been the best of the Magnificent Seven for a reason.

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2 Bruised Tech Stocks on the Fast Track to AGI
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Published: January 23, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

The race to achieve artificial general intelligence (AGI) is on, and the race might be closer than investors realize.

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Uber faces long-term risks as Waymo, Tesla advance autonomous ride-hailing
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Published: January 22, 2026 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:UBER, XETRA:UT8) faces growing long-term risks from the accelerating rollout of autonomous vehicle services, according to a research note from Wedbush analysts. The analysts pointed to recent moves by Waymo and Tesla as reinforcing competitive pressures on traditional ride-hailing platforms.

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MAI Capital Management's Chris Grisanti explains why he is ‘happy to hold' Alphabet
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Published: January 22, 2026 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

Chris Grisanti, chief market strategist at MAI Capital Management, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss big tech earnings, the bull case on Nvidia, and more.

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Celestica Stock: Why Alphabet Looking Elsewhere Is Actually A Good Thing
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Published: January 22, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Celestica Inc. stock is down 7% Thursday. CLS shares are dropping on a report Alphabet is looking for additional TPU server suppliers. This is an indication of greater TPU demand, which will benefit Celestica going forward.

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Karen Firestone trims Alphabet position
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Published: January 22, 2026 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Karen Firestone, Executive Chairman Aureus Asset Management, joins CNBC's "Halftime Report" to explain why she's trimming Alphabet.

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GOOGL to $400? Raymond James Sees Strong AI Bull Case
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Published: January 22, 2026 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive

Raymond James upgraded Alphabet (GOOGL) to a strong buy and boosted its price target to $400 from $315 as the Mag 7 giant adds onto its widespread AI prospects. Marley Kayden talks more about the note and how the firm's bullish target isn't even the highest on the Street.

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How To Build Your Perfect Portfolio With Cullen Roche
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Published: January 21, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Cullen Roche emphasizes that portfolio construction must be highly customized to individual timelines, risk tolerances, and financial goals. Traditional diversification strategies, like the 60/40 portfolio, face new challenges given elevated valuations and diminished bond diversification; temporal diversification is now critical.

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Google Stock Is Up 65%: What's Driving This Rally?
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Published: January 21, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

Google stock (NASDAQ: GOOGL) experienced a rise of 65%, in the past year, driven by impressive revenue and margin improvements, but the real narrative is centered around its competitive advantage in AI, flourishing Google Cloud partnerships, and positive regulatory environment—all paving the way for thrilling announcements that investors should not overlook. Also, look at – Google Stock Delivers $350 Billion To Shareholders

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Robotics Nearing Physical AI Breakthrough, Google DeepMind CEO Says
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Published: January 21, 2026 by: Bloomberg Technology
Sentiment: Positive

Google DeepMind Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Demis Hassabis sees robotics as being “on the cusp of a kind of break through moment in physical intelligence.” He speaks with Emily Chang at Bloomberg House in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday.

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YouTube chief says 'managing AI slop' is a priority for 2026
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Published: January 21, 2026 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Neutral

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan said in his annual letter that the company needs to get better at dealing with AI-generated content. As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent across video platforms, YouTube has to find ways to keep users and creators happy.

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About Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)

  • IPO Date 2004-08-19
  • Website https://www.abc.xyz
  • Industry Internet Content & Information
  • CEO Sundar Pichai
  • Employees 185719

Alphabet Inc. provides various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments. The Google Services segment offers products and services, including ads, Android, Chrome, hardware, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. It is also involved in the sale of apps and in-app purchases and digital content in the Google Play store; and Fitbit wearable devices, Google Nest home products, Pixel phones, and other devices, as well as in the provision of YouTube non-advertising services. The Google Cloud segment offers infrastructure, platform, and other services; Google Workspace that include cloud-based collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, and Meet; and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment sells health technology and internet services. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.