Alphabet Inc - Class A

NASDAQ: GOOGL
$157.73
-$1.68 (-1.1%)
Closing price April 12, 2024
Alphabet Inc., headquartered in Mountain View, California, is a global technology leader best known for operating Google, a powerhouse in online search, advertising, and various digital services. Its offerings include popular platforms and products like Android, Chrome, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, and YouTube. Beyond its core Google Services, Alphabet ventures into cloud computing with Google Cloud, providing cutting-edge infrastructure and analytics solutions. Additionally, it explores innovative territories through its Other Bets segment, which delves into healthcare and internet services, showcasing the company's commitment to diversifying its technological and digital footprint across industries.
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