Investors poured into Alphabet after a US court blocked the forced sale of Google’s Chrome browser. Shares jumped, pushing the company’s value above $3 trillion (€2.55tr). This milestone places Alphabet in an exclusive tech club alongside Nvidia ($4.2tr/€3.57tr), Microsoft ($3.8tr/€3.23tr), and Apple ($3.5tr/€3tr).
Court Protects Google’s Core Assets
The US Department of Justice previously demanded that Alphabet sell Chrome and possibly Android over competition concerns. A federal judge ruled Alphabet could keep both products but must share certain data with competitors. Google’s search division continues to generate over half of Alphabet’s revenue. The ruling reassured investors and removed uncertainty about the company’s structure.
AI Demand Drives Strong Revenue Growth
Alphabet’s second-quarter earnings revealed a 15% revenue increase, boosted by growing demand for AI products. Analysts highlighted the strong sales as evidence of Google’s expanding market influence. Investors responded positively, sending shares up more than 4% in European trading. Since January, Alphabet shares have risen over 30%, reflecting both legal clarity and technological growth. The company now shows strength in AI innovation while maintaining its dominant digital ecosystem.
