Stock Market Today, Feb. 20: Alphabet Jumps as Gemini Rollout Bolsters $185B AI Buildout

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL), a provider of internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and cloud computing, closed Friday at $314.98, up 4.01%. The stock moved higher as investors responded to a fresh Gemini AI enterprise rollout and an Asia commerce partnership, while watching how AI-driven cloud demand and heavy capex plans shape future profitability. The company’s Trading volume reached 51.9 million shares, which stands roughly 38% above compared with its three-month average of 37 ...