Good MorningEquity markets took investors on a wild ride Wednesday, with the S&P 500 opening lower and hovering near its lows until mid-afternoon when it finally began to recover. The move was driven by an announcement that some tariffs would be delayed by 90 days. The news sent the S&P up by more than 9%, suggesting the bottom is in for the correction, but investors should be cautious. Delayed does not mean the tariffs won’t be enforced or that no tariffs are in place, because they are—and they will impact earnings power across the broad market. A little more than 40% of the index’s revenue is generated outside the U.S., so tariffs are still a problem.
The CPI report will drive Thursday's action. The CPI report is expected to show that inflation remains hot but may give the market a reprieve. Cooler-than-expected data would play into the idea of FOMC interest rate cuts, and now there is additional reason to believe that inflation will become less of a problem in 2025. Oil prices hit a multi-year low and will likely remain low due to production and supply trends. Featured: Boring, cheap, and paying 6% (Ad) 
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With tariffs sending markets reeling in the first days of the second quarter—the S&P 500 dropped roughly 10% in the five trading periods through Apr. 7, 2025—investors with cash to spend might be looking for an opportunity. While it's true that some of the biggest firms in the worl... Read the Full Story |
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Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize industries by decoding complex ciphers, optimizing supply chains, and accelerating drug discovery.
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Communication Services | | President Trump shocked the markets and its constituents with his “Liberation Day” tariffs. His intent of promoting his America First initiative, reviving the nation's manufacturing industry and lowering trade deficits, was overshadowed by the worst two-day stock market decline in histor... Read the Full Story |
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Alongside the broader market sell-off, shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Google's parent company, have taken a sharp hit in 2025. As of Tuesday’s close, the tech giant has dropped around 23.5% year-to-date and now sits more than 30% below its 52-week high, firmly in bear market territory... Read the Full Story |
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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) was already down about 9% for the year. So shareholders can’t be too scared of the additional sell-off in MSFT stock since the Trump tariff policy caused the markets to swoon. However, with the stock trading near its 52-week low and at a level not seen si... Read the Full Story |
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As President Trump's recently announced trade tariffs start to roll out in the global markets, volatility seems to have decided to land on the S&P 500 and other American indexes, sending some capital and investors to seek potential safety elsewhere. For better or for worse, these investors hav... Read the Full Story |
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After falling to fresh lows for the year on Apr. 7, 2025, shares of Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) staged a strong rally into the close, finishing the day up 2.4%—a notable contrast to the broader market’s weakness.
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Markets | | On Monday, oil prices fell sharply once again, with Brent crude dropping as low as $62.51 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) falling to $58.95 before settling slightly higher by the end of the day.
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Fear and uncertainty have dominated the markets in 2025, with U.S. equities entering a significant correction. What began as a cautious retreat in February, sparked by policy concerns and underwhelming performance from former market leaders and Magnificent Seven stocks, like Tesla and Alphabet, ha... Read the Full Story |
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General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) reported a 17% year-over-year (YoY) increase in first-quarter deliveries.
But that hasn’t been enough to prevent the stock from dropping over 6% in the week that the Trump administration announced its tariff plans.
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Thursday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Alphabet Inc. offers various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments. The Google Services segment provides products and services, including ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. It is also involved in the sale of apps and in-app purchases and digital content in the Google Play and YouTube; and devices, as well as in the provision of YouTube consumer subscription services. The Google Cloud segment offers infrastructure, cybersecurity, databases, analytics, AI, and other services; Google Workspace that include cloud-based communication and collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, and Meet; and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment sells healthcare-related and internet services. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. | Should I Buy Alphabet Stock? GOOG Bull and Bear Case Explained
These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Alphabet was last updated on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 6:20 PM.
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Google demonstrated exceptional financial performance in its most recent quarter, reporting earnings per share of $9.11, which significantly exceeded the analyst consensus estimate of $2.87, while revenue reached $119.80 billion, surpassing expectations of $116.53 billion and growing 24.2% year-over-year.
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The stock is currently trading at $344.91, which is well below the consensus price target of $422.10, suggesting substantial upside potential as analysts maintain a consensus rating of Buy with 40 out of 44 analysts recommending a Buy or Strong Buy.
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Recent product launches such as the rollout of Gemini 4 Argon to developers and businesses, along with the introduction of Universal Cart in the United States, are strengthening Google's position in generative AI and creating new commercial opportunities in shopping and enterprise services.
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Google's vertical integration in the AI space, including its investment in proprietary chips and AI infrastructure, provides a competitive advantage that supports long-term growth in Google Cloud and helps the company stay ahead of competitors in the rapidly evolving AI market.
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The company's strong balance sheet, indicated by a current ratio of 2.72 and a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, provides financial stability and flexibility to continue investing in high-growth areas like AI and cloud services without excessive financial risk.
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Heavy capital expenditures on AI infrastructure have pushed Google's free cash flow into negative territory, raising concerns about the return on investment for these massive spending commitments, which could pressure future earnings if monetization does not keep pace.
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There is growing competition from AI chatbots like ChatGPT, which Bank of America warns could divert digital advertising dollars away from Google Search, posing a long-term threat to the company's core advertising business model.
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Google faces legal risks from securities class action lawsuits alleging that the company failed to disclose setbacks involving Gemini 3.5 Pro training and launch timing, with a lead plaintiff deadline set for December 1, 2026, which could result in potential liability and reputational damage.
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Insider selling activity has been notable, with CEO Sundar Pichai and other executives selling significant numbers of shares in recent months, which some investors may interpret as a signal of reduced confidence in the stock's near-term performance.
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The stock's technical setup is mixed, trading near its 200-day moving average of $348.38, and a failure to hold the support level around $340 could weaken momentum and lead to further declines, as indicated by recent price volatility and short interest increases.
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