Growth stocks have been key drivers of stock market gains this year, and the momentum doesn't seem ready to stop. The S&P 500 confirmed its presence in a bull market back in January and since has gone on to reach new records -- and today, it's heading for a 25% annual gain after already climbing 24% last year. The good times for growth stocks may be far from over, considering that bull markets generally last a lot longer than bear markets. And growth stocks tend to do well during these times of market optim ...

A report from a top news outlet put a damper on Google parent Alphabet's (GOOG -1.74%) (GOOGL -1.85%) stock on the second-to-last trading day of the week. Both of the company's listed stocks took a slight dive as a result, declining by nearly 2%. That was a steeper fall than the S&P 500's 0.6% slide.Strict federal oversight coming?That morning, The Washington Post reported that the government's Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is preparing the extraordinary step of directly placing core Alphabet ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reportedly aims to place Google under formal federal supervision.The Washington Post reported Thursday (Nov. 14) and said in a post on social platform X that the move “could subject the technology giant to the regular inspections and other rigorous monitoring that the government imposes on major banks.”The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has taken steps to place Google under formal federal supervision, a move that could subject the technology giant to the regula ...

About this content About William Farrington William kickstarted his career as a researcher and reporter for a global legal publication, covering everything from public law to M&A. Before moving to Proactive Investors, he worked as a reporter for a major fintech company with a focus on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Harking from Queensland, Australia, William obtained first-class honours in journalism and media from Birkbeck University before going on to complete an MA in creative and critical ...

Shares of cloud-data warehousing stock Snowflake were significantly pared down in the third quarter in favor of an up-and-coming customer relationship management (CRM) company.For the better part of the past two years, artificial intelligence (AI) has dominated headlines on Wall Street -- and with good reason. The capacity for AI-driven software and systems to learn and evolve over time without human intervention gives this technology utility in most industries around the globe.Though estimates vary wildly, ...

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In less than three decades, Alphabet has grown to become one of the world's most valuable companies.Alphabet (GOOGL 0.70%) (GOOG 0.74%) currently carries a gargantuan market cap of $2.2 trillion, making it one of the most valuable companies on the face of the planet. It is undoubtedly a leader when it comes to internet and tech-related services. And in the past decade, shares have soared 550%.Investors probably have this top-tier business on their watch lists as a potential portfolio addition. But before bu ...

Alphabet (GOOG 0.74%) (GOOGL 0.70%) has been a market beater for more than two decades and that run may not end anytime soon. Advertising growth is accelerating and Google Cloud and Waymo are leading their industries. Travis Hoium covers how the stock can beat the market in this video.*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Nov. 12, 2024. The video was published on Nov. 13, 2024. ...

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) has shown impressive resilience in 2024, gaining around 31% amid a challenging economic and regulatory environment.As the company strengthens its position in artificial intelligence and digital advertising, it is also navigating competitive pressures and multiple antitrust challenges.With technical indicators signaling further bullish momentum, GOOG appears on track for a potential rise to $235 by the end of Q1 2025. Technical indicators signal a bullish outlookAccording to an analysis ...

As strong as Alphabet's recent numbers were, investors should be careful not to ignore the risks it still faces.Alphabet (GOOG 0.74%) (GOOGL 0.70%) has been a dominant force in the ad market for years, thanks to its incredibly popular Google Search engine. But with the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots, the company faces an uncertain future, and a recent antitrust ruling complicates matters even further for investors.The good news, however, is that the company is still performing except ...