Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG ) , which is Google’s parent company, is probably the only company I can recall both the year I first heard about it and the person who told me. Back then, I had tried Ask Jeeves, remember that? Nice logo, catchy name, didn’t really work, but, likeThe mission of Grassroots Trading rests on the following principles: providing objective, unbiased, and balanced research, backed by solid data and completely void of emotional influences or preference for companies; focusing on small- ...

I track several companies (or stocks, if you prefer) around the world, including some in emerging markets such as Brazilian ADRs, which are currently traded at very cheap valuations but with an uncertain scenario.Equity Research Analyst with a broad career in the financial market, covered both Brazilian and global stocks. As a value investor, my analysis is primarily fundamental, focusing on identifying undervalued stocks with growth potential. Feel free to reach out for collaborations or to connect!Analyst ...

Google has agreed to pay $28m (£22m) to settle a class action lawsuit claiming that it favoured white and Asian employees by paying them more and putting them on higher career tracks than other workers.The accord with Google, a unit of Alphabet, won preliminary approval last week from Judge Charles Adams of the Santa Clara county superior court in California.He called the settlement fair, reasonable and “a good result for the class” of at least 6,632 Google employees in California between 15 February 2018 a ...

While the stock market volatility over the past month hasn't been all that great for many investors' portfolios, it has helped in one regard. This recent sell-off has pushed the stock prices of several quality technology companies into bargain territory.Market corrections -- declines of 10% or more -- are quite common and nothing to panic over. The opportunities they can create for long-term investors generally make up for the short-term anxiety. Let's look at three great tech stocks now trading at more bar ...

Investors have been relying on Google's (NASDAQ: GOOG , NASDAQ: GOOGL , TSX: GOOG:CA ) near-monopoly dominance in the online search market. The company's market share in this space, however, has fallen below 90% for the first time since 2015.German Buy-Hold-Check investor. With a master's degree in engineering and management, I am able to understand, quantify, and interpret both the economics and (to some point) the technology of companies.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the sh ...

In this articleGOOGLThe Wiz logo on a smartphone arranged in New York, US, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesSeven months ago, Alphabet lost a marquee case against the Biden administration's Justice Department, which accused the company of maintaining an illegal monopoly in search. Weeks earlier, Google's pursuit of cybersecurity vendor Wiz, in what would have been its largest deal ever, fizzled in part because of antitrust concerns.With Donald Trump's return to the White House ...

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG ) (NASDAQ: GOOGL ) was in the news as it announced its largest ever acquisition, this one being of cybersecurity operator Wiz. While this still represents just a drop in the bucket for a company of GOOGL’s size, it mayJulian is the leader of the investing group Best Of Breed Growth Stocks where he only shares positions in stocks which have a large probability of delivering large alpha relative to the S&P 500. He also combines growth-oriented principles with strict valuation hurdl ...

Core Points - Google has agreed to pay $28 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging discrimination in pay and career advancement based on race [1] - The settlement has received preliminary approval from the court and affects at least 6,632 employees in California [2] - Google maintains its stance that it did not treat employees differently and is committed to fair practices [3] Settlement Details - The net settlement proceeds amount to $20.4 million after deducting $7 million for legal fees and other costs [7] - A hearing for final settlement approval is scheduled for September 11 [7] Allegations - The lawsuit, led by ex-employee Ana Cantu, claims that Google favored white and Asian employees by placing them in higher job levels and providing them with better pay and promotions [4][9] - Cantu asserts that her exemplary work did not result in similar recognition or advancement compared to her white and Asian peers [4][6] - The lawsuit alleges violations of the California Equal Pay Act [5]

Google has reached a deal with Wiz to purchase the cloud cybersecurity startup.  The tech giant will pay $32 billion in cash to become the owner of Wiz "subject to closing adjustments," Alphabet-owned Google said Tuesday. The all-cash buyout comes after Wiz rejected a $23 billion bid from Alphabet last year due to concerns about antitrust approvals and its aim to focus on an initial public offering.  The cloud cybersecurity startup will be under Google Cloud once the deal closes, according to Google. Comple ...

After a failed attempt last year, Google’s parent company, Alphabet (GOOGL) , is set to acquire cloud cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion in an all-cash deal. If successful, this would mark Alphabet’s largest acquisition ever, signaling its aggressive push into the cloud cybersecurity space.The move will not only influence the GOOGL stock but also have a broader impact on the stock market and ETFs exposed to cloud computing, cybersecurity, and mega-cap tech stocks. Investors looking to capitalize on t ...