Alphabet shares are nearing an all-time high

Shares of Google parent Alphabet Inc. are tracking toward an all-time high on Thursday, days before the company is expected to announce strong quarterly results. The stock, which is up 3% to $152.88 in late-morning trading, has been on a tear to start 2024 as it rides the broader tech rally. Both Alphabet Class A and Class C shares are on pace for their first record closes since Nov. 18, 2021. Numbers to watch: $149.84 for Class A shares GOOGL, +2.59% ; $150.71 for Class C shares GOOG, +2.63%. The compa ...