Core Insights - Google-parent Alphabet (GOOGL) has shown strong performance in 2025, with stock surging 69% and reaching an all-time high of 328.83 on Nov. 25, 2025, amid a focus on artificial intelligence [1][3] - Alphabet's valuation now exceeds $3.8 trillion, making it one of the top companies in the AI sector, alongside Nvidia and Apple [3] - The company is leveraging its AI capabilities across various sectors, including search, advertising, cloud computing, and self-driving technology [4][10] Financial Performance - Google reported Q3 earnings that exceeded expectations, with cloud-computing revenue climbing 33.5% to $15.16 billion, surpassing estimates of $14.70 billion [9][10] - The order backlog for Google Cloud increased by 82% year-over-year to $155 billion, indicating strong demand for its services [10] - Capital spending for 2025 has been increased by 8% to $92 billion, primarily directed towards AI cloud infrastructure [9] AI Developments - Google has introduced its latest AI system, Gemini 3, which enhances capabilities in coding, searching, and image creation, positioning it against competitors like OpenAI's GPT-5 [7][8] - AI Overviews have been deployed in the U.S., attracting over 1.5 billion monthly active users, which may impact Google's search ad revenue growth [6] Competitive Landscape - Despite competition from OpenAI's ChatGPT and other emerging platforms, Google maintains a dominant position, powering 90% of global internet searches [2][5] - The introduction of AI Overviews and the Gemini app aims to retain users and enhance engagement within Google's ecosystem [6][8] Strategic Moves - Berkshire Hathaway has disclosed a new position in Alphabet valued at approximately $4.3 billion, indicating confidence from major investors [5] - Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving unit, is expanding its services to new cities and integrating with public transit networks, which could enhance its market presence [14][15] Market Position - GOOGL stock holds a Relative Strength Rating of 95 and an Accumulation/Distribution Rating of A-plus, reflecting strong institutional buying [16][17] - The stock's IBD Composite Rating stands at 99, indicating exceptional strength in both fundamental and technical metrics [17]

Mizuho lowered the firm’s price target on CoreWeave (CRWV) to $92 from $120 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the software group as part of its 2026 outlook. The most important trends benefiting software vendors going forward are artificial intelligence, data modernization, DevOps, next-generation security, and electronic design automation, the analyst tells investors in a research note. Mizuho believes the low-teens median revenue growth forecast for 2026 “looks beatab ...

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) announced that it will webcast its quarterly earnings conference call for the fourth quarter 2025 on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 beginning at 8:00 a.m. ET and lasting approximately one hour. During the call, the company will discuss its financial performance, as well as future expectations. The call and an accompanying slide presentation will be webcast on the "Investors" section of Danaher's website, www.danaher.com, under the subhe ...

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