Alphabet Stock Surges on $4.93 Billion Buffett Stake

Group 1 - Alphabet Inc's shares are up 5.1% to $290.37 following Berkshire Hathaway's purchase of 17.85 million shares valued at $4.93 billion in Q3, indicating cautious optimism in the AI sector [1] - The stock has increased by 50% in 2025, recovering from an annual low of $140.53 in April, and recently reached a record high of $293.95 [2] - Options for Alphabet are currently affordable, with a Schaeffer's Volatility Index (SVI) of 32%, placing it in the 23rd percentile of annual readings, suggesting potential for new investments [3] Group 2 - Alphabet has consistently outperformed expectations over the past year, reflected in its Schaeffer's Volatility Scorecard (SVS) of 79 out of 100 [3]