GOOGL - Alphabet Inc.
1,265.00 -2.34 (-0.18%)
Pre-Market: 7:54AM EDT
| Previous Close | 1,260.05 |
| Open | 1,270.30 |
| Bid | 1,265.00 x 800 |
| Ask | 1,268.48 x 800 |
| Day's Range | 1,258.00 - 1,272.80 |
| 52 Week Range | 977.66 - 1,291.44 |
| Volume | 1,567,161 |
| Avg. Volume | 1,491,333 |
| Market Cap | 878.976B |
| Beta (3Y Monthly) | 1.19 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 29.00 |
| EPS (TTM) | 43.70 |
| Earnings Date | Apr 29, 2019 |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | N/A (N/A) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A |
| 1y Target Est | 1,357.42 |
- Engadget•2 hours ago
There's a Thanos-themed Easter egg hiding in Google Search
Open the Google homepage and search for "Thanos." Then, click the Infinity Gauntlet that appears in the supervillain's Knowledge Graph card. As 9to5Google and others have spotted, the armored glove will snap for a hot-second and then, inevitably, eradicate half the search results. Thanos must be serious about "perfectly balanced" search algorithms.
- TechCrunch•22 hours ago
The Google Assistant can now tell you a story on your phone
For the last year or so, you could ask the Google Assistant on your GoogleHome device to read your kids a story
- Engadget•22 hours ago
Google Assistant's bedtime stories come to iOS and Android
Once upon a time (well, in 2017), Google Assistant learned a new trick onGoogle Home devices: how to tell stories to kids
- Market Realist•41 minutes ago
Will Texas Put Twitter in a Bind?
What Should and What Shouldn’t Worry Twitter's Investors(Continued from Prior Part)Twitter has kicked out transgender critics A bill in the Texas Senate is seeking to hold social media companies such as Twitter (TWTR) accountable for restricting
- Market Realist•42 minutes ago
How eBay’s Revenues Fared in Q1
How Did eBay and Snap Fare in the First Quarter?(Continued from Prior Part)eBay’s revenues eBay (EBAY) posted revenues of $2.64 billion, topping analysts’ expectations of $2.58 billion and the company’s guided range of $2.55 billion to $2.60
- Market Realist•42 minutes ago
Inside Netflix’s Huge Mobile Potential
Netflix Aspires to New Records in 2019(Continued from Prior Part)Netflix accounts for only 2.4% of mobile traffic In its 2019 mobile Internet traffic report released in February, network intelligence provider Sandvine showed that Netflix (NFLX)
- Investopedia•43 minutes ago
Why 5 Crowded Trades by Stock Pickers Could Suffer Big Losses
Some market contrarians will argue that once a stock becomes very popular among investors, it's probably headed for a fall. Among active mutual fund managers, the most overweight stock holdings are, in descending order, Visa Inc.
- Investopedia•4 hours ago
Why Spotify and Its Bulls May Get Eaten by Apple
Shares of the music streaming platform are not worth the risk, according to a handful of bears on the Street.
- Bloomberg•11 hours ago
Google Accused of Retaliating Against Staff in New Labor Case
The filing was made this week by an unidentified individual and the case has been assigned to the agency’s New York office, according to the agency’s website. It involved an alleged violation of a New Deal-era ban on punishing employees for involvement in collective action related to working conditions, according to a case summary posted online. This week, the internet giant came under fire from two leaders of the walkout, who alleged in a message posted internally that the company has been retaliating against them -- a claim Google has denied.
- Bloomberg•12 hours ago
Amazon Pledges One-Day Delivery for Top Clients Starting in U.S.
The announcement came after the online retailer Thursday reported first-quarter profit that exceeded analysts’ estimates, demonstrating the company’s focus on cloud-computing, advertising, and other high-margin businesses continues to pay off. Amazon Chief Financial Officer Brian Olsavsky later put the attention back on Amazon Prime, the subscription program that helped make the company the world’s largest online retailer. Established retailers and startups have closed the gap on Amazon’s offer of convenience.
- Motley Fool•12 hours ago
Are Tencent and Alibaba Silencing Overworked '996' Employees?
The tech giants are blocking access to data about alleged labor violations.
- Bloomberg•13 hours ago
Google Announces More Policy Changes After Employee Protests
Staff can now lodge complaints and concerns about harassment and other misconduct at work via a new website. “We want every Googler to walk into a workplace filled with dignity and respect,” Google’s global director of diversity, equity, and inclusion, Melonie Parker, wrote in an email to employees, which was also posted publicly online. Last year, temporary, vendor and contracted staff became a majority of Google’s workforce.
Associated Press•14 hours agoGoogle updates misconduct reporting amid employee discontent
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google said Thursday it has updated the way it investigates misconduct claims — changes the company pledged to make after employees called for action last year.
- MarketWatch•14 hours ago
Google updates how it responds to misconduct charges in wake of employee walkout
Google says it has updated the way it investigates misconduct claims, changes it pledged to make after thousands of employees walked out in protest last November.
- CNBC•15 hours ago
Amazon's advertising sales growth slowed dramatically in Q1
Amazon's ad sales are still growing, but much slower than before.
- CNBC•15 hours ago
Amazon's advertising sales growth is slowing down
One of Amazon's most promising new business areas, advertising sales, appears to be slowing down. The growth of Amazon AMZN 's "Other" segment, which consists primarily of advertising sales, slowed dramatically to 36% in the first quarter from the previous year, at $2.72 billion.
- Market Realist•15 hours ago
Twitter Favors a Specific Type of Regulation
What Should and What Shouldn’t Worry Twitter's Investors(Continued from Prior Part)Twitter wants regulation where it makes sense Calls to regulate how companies handle people’s digital data are growing louder in the United States. A string of
- Benzinga•19 hours ago
'Boringly Excellent': Street Gushes Over Microsoft's Quarter, Feather In Cap For Nadella
Wall Street analysts gushed over yet another strong quarter from Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) as investors pumped the computing giant’s stock even higher. Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives reiterated an Outperform rating on Microsoft, raising the price target from $150 to $155.
- Zacks•19 hours ago
3 "Internet of Things" Stocks to Buy Right Now
So today we've highlighted three stocks which have been flagged by the Zacks Rank that could be poised for further IoT growth soon.
- TheStreet.com•19 hours ago
Facebook's Focus on Portal Device Finds Resistance Amid Privacy Issues
may be focused on its Portal device entering every living room, but with privacy issues persisting the question remains, will consumers feel comfortable with it? A smaller part of this thesis is that the company appears to be focused on is its Portal device. The device stands as one of the company's stalwart hardware efforts alongside the Oculus virtual reality device that the company acquired rights to in a $2 billion deal in 2014.
Reuters•20 hours agoGoogle exempt from back taxes in France, appeals court confirms
Google will not have to pay 1.1 billion euros ($1.22 billion) in back taxes demanded by French authorities, an appeals court in France ruled on Thursday, dashing the government's bid to overturn a 2017 decision. The latest ruling comes at a time France is trying to crack down on digital service giants and the tax they pay, with the planned introduction of a French levy and as it pushes for broader international reforms. The back tax case centres on a claim by the French finance ministry that Google had declared advertising revenue in Ireland which had actually been earned in France, thus avoiding paying corporate tax and value-added tax between 2005 and 2010.
- InvestorPlace•20 hours ago
Amazon Stock Could Rise Above $2,000 and Then Plummet
Investors anxiously await first-quarter results from Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) which reports earnings today after the bell. After dropping tremendously last fall, Amazon stock has rebounded. It now trades within 10% of the all-time high it reached last September.Source: Shutterstock Since AMZN usually beats estimates, the Q1 results will probably be good. The earnings could even send Amazon stock back to its all-time high. However, the near-term future of AMZN stock will likely hinge more on what happens after the earnings are released than on the report itself. * 7 Dividend Stocks That Could Double Over the Next Five Years Expect Much Higher Revenue, EarningsWall Street analysts, on average, predict that AMZN's first-quarter earnings per share will come in at $4.72. If AMZN meets that consensus estimate, , its EPS jumped 44.3% versus the same quarter last year. AMZN's revenue also looks poised to rise at least 10%. Analysts' consensus estimate for AMZN's revenue for the quarter is $59.65 billion , representing a year-over-year gain of 16.9%. On average, Wall Street analysts expect AMZN's profit to jump 36.2% this year and 45% in 2020.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsThe owners of Amazon stock have become increasingly interested in the company's advertising business. Some view the business as a threat to both Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL, NASDAQ:GOOG) and Facebook (NASDAQ:FB). Amazon Echo also controls more than 60% of the smart speaker market. Furthermore, Amazon's retail operations continue to generate high revenues and eye-catching headlines, but they are not very profitable.Most of the company's earnings continue to come from Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company's cloud business. In Q4, AWS generated only $7.4 billion of AMZN's revenue of $72.4 billion. However, AWS accounted for $2.17 billion of the company's Q4 profit of $3.03 billion. A Key Level for Amazon Stock Is $2,050If the previous quarters offer any indication, AMZN tends to beat earnings estimates by a wide margin. I see little reason to expect anything different today. Also, AMZN stock has increased by about 45% since hitting its December low. Given that factor alone, I expect the equity to rise after the company reports its earnings. I believe Amazon stock will retest its 52-week high of $2,050 per share, an increase of about 7.5% from its current price of just over $1,900 per share.I see $2,050 as a critical level for Amazon stock,. I think if it can break through that level, it will continue to trade at a premium valuation. However, at the $1,900 level, its forward price-earnings ratio stands at 47.8, and its current PE ratio is just under 95.AMZN's top position in the cloud industry helps Amazon stock command a higher multiple than its peers such as Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) or Alibaba (NYSE:BABA). But AMZN stock appears cheap compared to emerging cloud companies such as Twilio (NYSE:TWLO). Driven by its rapidly expanding cloud business, Amazon's profit growth could enable Amazon stock to continue trading at its current, elevated level.Still, the bull market has entered its 11th year. Moreover, during last year's fall swoon in tech equities, we saw Amazon stock lose more than one-third of its value in less than four months. If market sentiment again turns negative, AMZN stock could easily drop by the same amount again. Concluding Thoughts on Amazon StockEarnings will likely take Amazon stock back to the $2,050 per share level. What happens afterward will probably determine the subsequent direction of Amazon stock.AMZN should continue its pattern of beating analysts' consensus estimates, making investors more positive towards AMZN stock and propelling Amazon stock back to $2,050.Investors' subsequent reaction will likely determine AMZN's near-term direction. If the shares remain above that level, I think Amazon stock will rise further.However, if AMZN stock falls, investors may start to care about its valuation and again take the equity downward.As of this writing, Will Healy did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned stocks. You can follow Will on Twitter at @HealyWriting. More From InvestorPlace * 2 Toxic Pot Stocks You Should Avoid * 7 Dividend Stocks That Could Double Over the Next Five Years * 6 S&P 500 Stocks Ready to Break Out * 5 Mining ETFs to Dig Into Compare Brokers The post Amazon Stock Could Rise Above $2,000 and Then Plummet appeared first on InvestorPlace.
- CNBC Videos•20 hours ago
Lululemon CEO: We're going after guys who want clothes for the gym and for work
Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald sits down for an exclusive interview with CNBC's Sara Eisen to discuss the company's plans for menswear and more.
