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Better Home & Finance (BETR) investors signal 26.8% potential group and CEO talks

Can Abbott Laboratories (ABT)’s Lingo Partnership With Alphabet (GOOG) Unlock a New Era of AI-Powered Health?

On August 11, medtech leader Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) and tech behemoth Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) announced a multi-year partnership to unite continuous glucose monitoring with consumer AI. The collaboration embeds data from Abbott's non-prescription Lingo biowearable directly into the Google Health app, combining real-time metabolic …

Berkshire Hathaway Boosted Alphabet, Delta Stakes in 2nd Quarter, Sold Bank of America

Berkshire’s Alphabet stake—consisting of the search giant’s voting and nonvoting shares—rose about 80% in the quarter to 106 million shares, reflecting a purchase directly from Alphabet in June and open-market buys, based on a 13-F report with the Securities and Exchange Commission late Friday. …

Berkshire Boosted Alphabet, Delta Stakes in 2nd Quarter, Sold Bank of America

Berkshire’s Alphabet stake—consisting of the search giant’s voting and nonvoting shares—rose about 80% in the quarter to 106 million shares, reflecting a purchase directly from Alphabet in June and open-market buys, based on a 13-F report with the Securities and Exchange Commission late Friday. …

Alphabet Just Borrowed $25 Billion, and $2.5 Billion of It Isn't Due Until 2066

Key Points The ten-tranche offering closed Monday, with coupons running from 4.5% on notes due 2028 to 6.5% on notes due 2066. Alphabet's long-term debt reached $98 billion at midyear, up from about $47 billion at the start of 2026, before this sale added …

Under Abel’s leadership for six months, Berkshire Hathaway significantly increased its stake in Google, with Class A shares rising to become one of the top five holdings; the company also boosted its positions in airline and real estate stocks in Q2.

Under Ted Weschler's management, Berkshire Hathaway substantially increased its stake in Google's Class A shares, making it one of the top five holdings within six months of Greg Abel's leadership. The company also notably expanded its investments in airline and real estate sectors during …

Berkshire ups Alphabet stake under Greg Abel, making it a top-3 holding

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A, BRK-B), under new CEO Greg Abel, increased its Alphabet position, making the Google parent its third-largest U.S.-listed equity holding by market value, behind Apple (AAPL) and American Express (AXP). According to a new filing, Berkshire held roughly 106 million Alphabet shares, …

Berkshire Hathaway expands Alphabet stake and trims bank exposure in Q2

Investing.com -- Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRKb) aggressively expanded its stake in Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) during the second quarter, signaling a deepening conviction in the technology giant's strategic trajectory. According to the Omaha-based conglomerate's latest 13F filing, the firm added tens of millions of shares across …

Better pushes back on Garg’s bid to regain control, citing losses and board concerns

Better Home & Finance's board has pushed back against former CEO Vishal Garg's attempt to regain control, citing over $1.5 billion in GAAP net losses since 2022 and a 90% stock decline during his tenure. The company accused Garg of trying to force board …

Berkshire Hathaway boosts Alphabet to a top three holding, ups Delta and housing bets

Berkshire Hathaway sharply increased its stake in Alphabet in the second quarter, vaulting the Google parent into its three biggest stock holdings. The sprawling conglomerate also added to the size of its investments in Delta Air Lines and various homebuilders. Berkshire, now operating under …

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Berkshire Hathaway bulks up on Alphabet, Delta Air, exits Constellation Brands, among Q2 trades (BRK.B:NYSE)

Berkshire Hathaway, under CEO Greg Abel, made significant portfolio changes in Q2 2026. The company established a new position in D.R. Horton, exited its holding in Constellation Brands, and increased its stakes in other companies including Alphabet and Delta Air. This rebalancing reflects the …

Alphabet Inc. (SPCX) group reports 551M SpaceX Class A shares under beneficial ownership

Alphabet Inc., along with its subsidiaries XXVI Holdings Inc. and Google LLC, has reported beneficial ownership of 551,189,500 shares of Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SPCX) Class A common stock. This represents a 7.2% stake in SpaceX, with Google LLC directly holding these shares. The …

Alphabet's $900 Million SpaceX Bet Grew to $94 Billion

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL, Financials), the parent of Google, has seen a $900 million investment in SpaceX convert into a stake worth around $94.2 billion by the end of June.Google first invested in Musk's rocket firm in 2015. That …

Alphabet Stock Rises as Investors Assess $78 Billion SpaceX Stake

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL), the parent of Google and Google Cloud, rose roughly 0.5% Friday morning as investors discovered another monster asset hiding inside the Google empire. Alphabet owned 551.2 million SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) shares at June 30, according to Reuters' …

GOOGL Stock Alert: Google Unleashes Its Biggest Weapon Against Apple

Google has fired its latest shot at Apple (AAPL) just weeks before the expected September iPhone debut. Alphabet's (GOOG) (GOOGL) subsidiary has launched its new Pixel 11 lineup, putting Gemini AI at the center of its latest smartphone push and giving investors a fresh …

Garg claims majority backing in bid to reclaim Better's board

Vishal Garg, the founder of Better Home & Finance, is attempting to regain control of the company's board after being terminated as CEO. He claims to have secured majority shareholder support and has presented a plan including a $1 salary, personal investment, and stock …

Notable ETF Inflow Detected - QUAL, GOOG, ROST, ANET

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (Symbol: QUAL) where we have detected an approximate $261.3 million dollar inflow -- that's a 0.5% increase week …

Amazon and Alphabet Both Cost More on Next Year's Earnings Than on Last Year's

On the surface, the numbers look backwards. Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) trades at about 22 times earnings and about 30 times the earnings expected of it over the next year. Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL) trades at about 18 times earnings and about 27 times forward. …

Better Home & Finance (BETR) holding cut to 4.78% by Frontier Capital

Better Board Pushes Back Against Former CEO Vishal Garg’s Control Effort

The board of Better Home & Finance Holding Company (BETR) is resisting efforts by former CEO and current director Vishal Garg to regain control of the company. The board unanimously voted to remove Garg previously due to concerns about his judgment, financial performance under …

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This article provides a detailed financial overview of Via Transportation Ord Shs Class A (VIA), including its live stock price, market capitalization, key figures, and recent performance. It also covers analyst ratings, technical analysis, and upcoming earnings information, along with major shareholders and related …

Alphabet stock holds below its 52-week high as Q2 2026 cloud and capex reshape the outlook

Alphabet Inc. reported a strong Q2 2026 earnings beat with adjusted earnings of $9.11 per share and revenues of $103.62 billion, driven by robust Google Cloud growth which surged 82% year-over-year. The company's stock trades below its 52-week high as investors weigh significantly increased …

Better Tech Behemoth: Alphabet vs. Microsoft Stock

Key Points Alphabet's revenue and profits are increasing faster than Microsoft's. Microsoft's stock is cheaper than Alphabet's. 10 stocks we like better than Alphabet › Alphabet(NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL) and Microsoft(NASDAQ: MSFT) are two of the biggest tech giants on the market, and the third …

Alphabet Inc. $GOOGL Stock Holdings Decreased by Westmount Partners LLC

Westmount Partners LLC reduced its stake in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) by 6.3% in the second quarter, selling 2,066 shares but still retaining 30,699 shares valued at $11.0 million. Despite this, Alphabet remains a significant part of the firm's portfolio and analysts generally maintain a …

Amazon and Alphabet’s Profits Reveal Circular Nature of A.I. Boom

Amazon and Alphabet's recent profits have been heavily bolstered by their investments in other AI companies, rather than solely their core businesses. This trend highlights a circular dynamic where AI companies' success is increasingly interdependent, posing a potential vulnerability for the broader stock market. …

Alphabet's SpaceX bet grows 100-fold over a decade to $94 billion

By Akash Sriram and Suzanne McGee Aug 14 (Reuters) - Alphabet's early bet on SpaceX has multiplied more than 100-fold, with the Google parent disclosing a stake worth about $94 billion at the end of June compared with the $900 million investment it said …

Better Says It Fired Vishal Garg After He Moves To Oust Board

Better Home & Finance Holding Company announced it terminated founder Vishal Garg as CEO, accusing him of delaying a quarterly filing and attempting to regain control without proper procedures. This contradicts an earlier statement that his departure was by mutual agreement. Garg claims majority …

Citizens reiterates Alphabet stock rating on YouTube, search strength By Investing.com

Citizens has maintained its Market Outperform rating and a $515.00 price target for Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) stock, citing the company's strong leadership in digital video through YouTube and search, extensive user distribution, and high profitability. Despite appearing overvalued by some metrics, its PEG ratio suggests …

Chapin Davis Inc. Reduces Stock Position in Alphabet Inc. $GOOGL

Chapin Davis Inc. has reduced its stake in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) by 6.6% in the second quarter, selling 2,526 shares but still holding 35,627 shares valued at $12.7 million, representing 2.2% of their portfolio. This reduction comes as Alphabet reported strong quarterly earnings, beating …

Key facts: Alphabet Inc. Class C added to Berkshire; Gemini 3.7 Flash

Alphabet Inc. Class C (GOOG) was added to Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio in late 2025, marking a new position during Warren Buffett's final months as CEO. Google also rolled out Gemini 3.7 Flash, a lower-cost AI model for coding and autonomous workflows, with introductory rates …

Alphabet and Amazon Are Spending $420 Billion on Infrastructure. These 2 Stocks Are Primed to Cash in on It.

Key Points Nvidia's GPUs are widely used by AI clients. Amazon called out the memory industry as the reason why its capital expenditure guidance increased. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Amazon and Alphabet are two of the biggest spenders in artificial …

Alphabet Inc. $GOOGL Shares Purchased by 55 North Private Wealth LLC

55 North Private Wealth LLC increased its stake in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) by 24.2% in the second quarter, now holding 9,167 shares valued at $3.28 million. Several other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in Alphabet, which constitutes 0.6% of 55 North Private Wealth …

Alphabet C stock extends gains as AI-driven cloud and $200 billion capex plan lift Q2 momentum

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) stock is extending gains after a strong Q2 2026 performance, driven by significant revenue growth, particularly from its Google Cloud segment which saw an 82% year-over-year increase. The company also raised its AI-related capital expenditure guidance to $195-$205 billion for 2026, …

Better founder Vishal Garg lines up voting majority to retake control

Vishal Garg, founder of Better Home & Finance Holding Co., is attempting to regain control of the company by securing support from shareholders who hold a majority of the voting power. He has presented a plan to the board that includes board changes, a …

BETA Technologies (BETA) Stock Rallies On Revenue Growth And Cash Burn Risk