Investors poured money into Alphabet after a US judge stopped a forced sale of its Chrome browser. The ruling protected Google from breakup and reassured markets. Shares jumped over 4% in Monday trading, adding to gains exceeding 30% since January.
Tech Giant Joins Elite $3 Trillion Club
Alphabet now joins a small group of companies valued above $3 trillion (€2.55tr). Nvidia leads at $4.2 trillion (€3.57tr), followed by Microsoft at $3.8 trillion (€3.23tr) and Apple at $3.5 trillion (€3tr).
Legal Victory Shields Google’s Core Assets
The Department of Justice had demanded Alphabet sell Chrome and possibly Android over competition concerns. Google’s search division drives more than half of the company’s revenue. The judge allowed Alphabet to keep both products but required it to share some data with competitors.
AI Demand Drives Strong Revenue Growth
Second-quarter earnings revealed a 15% revenue increase, driven by rising demand for artificial intelligence products. Analysts said AI adoption continues boosting Google’s cloud and advertising divisions. The growth, combined with legal clarity, strengthened investor confidence in Alphabet’s future.
Market Responds to Stability and Innovation
Markets viewed the antitrust victory as a signal that Alphabet can maintain its dominance while investing in AI. Investors see the company as one of the most resilient global tech leaders.
