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Why is Alphabet Up Today?

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) shares have increased as investors balance strong core performance and AI momentum against operational hiccups at Waymo and a recent security vulnerability. Key drivers include:

  • Market outperformance: Recent commentary from Zacks highlights that GOOGL rose ahead of broader market indices, reflecting ongoing strength in digital advertising and cloud services.
  • AI leadership: Analysts at The Motley Fool point to Alphabet’s deep investments in artificial intelligence and its position in the “AI wars” as a compelling catalyst for future growth.
  • Bullish third-party thesis: A bullish case published on Sergey’s Substack underscores stable double-digit revenue growth, attractive forward P/E metrics, and an undervaluation theme among some institutional investors.
  • Waymo ridership milestone: Reports citing roughly 250,000 weekly rides for Waymo strengthen the narrative that Alphabet’s autonomous-driving unit could emerge as a meaningful profit center over time.
  • New AI features: Early previews of a next-generation AI mode in the Pixel Launcher suggest fresh consumer-facing enhancements that may bolster mobile engagement and monetization.
  • Sector watchlist inclusion: Alphabet appears on multiple MarketBeat watchlists today—including space, healthcare, and cybersecurity—indicating broad thematic interest but not necessarily signaling immediate trading catalysts.
  • Investor research question: MarketBeat’s “Shares Up 1.1%—Should You Buy?” alert underscores rising analyst coverage and reflects heightened debate over near-term valuation vs. long-term growth potential.
  • Waymo service disruptions: Operations in San Francisco were scaled back and robotaxi rides paused in Los Angeles after multiple Waymo vehicles were set ablaze amid immigration protests, raising short-term cost and reputational risks.
  • Security bug: A recently patched flaw in Google account recovery could have exposed users’ private phone numbers, highlighting ongoing challenges in securing a vast user ecosystem.
  • Investor anxiety over protests: Commentary from Finbold and Business Insider underlines concerns that recurring protests could dent Waymo’s growth trajectory, injecting volatility into Alphabet’s self-driving ambitions.
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