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Alphabet's recent performance is being driven mainly by Google Cloud, which grew revenue 82% in Q2 and reported a $514 billion backlog, with over half expected as revenue in 24 months. Heavy investment is underway: Q2 capex was $44.9 billion, producing negative free cash flow of $5.9 billion, and full-year capex is forecast at $195–205 billion. The main risk is that slower cloud revenue growth or a shrinking backlog could dent the stock, though shares trade at a forward P/E of about 22.1. » Więcej na finance.yahoo.com

Alphabet shares climbed about 2.2% premarket to $345.84, driven by the scheduled quarterly dividend payment of $0.22 per share and ongoing AI enthusiasm. Market reactions were supported by the completion of the acquisition of AI startup Mechanize for over $1.5 billion and Alphabet’s participation in industry-wide talks on AI testing and benchmarking standards. Additional growth excitement comes from Waymo’s plan to launch a commercial robotaxi service in Europe focused on Munich by the end of 2027, helping the stock decouple from the weak broader market. » Więcej na de.investing.com

The Pixel 11 Pro Fold refines Google’s foldable design with a lighter, slightly slimmer body, brighter 8in internal display and improved 48MP main camera, while retaining IP68 water resistance and Qi2 magnetic charging. It runs Tensor G6 with 16GB RAM, Android 17 and enhanced AI features including Gemini tools and a revamped floating window system. Battery life is slightly shorter than rivals, the screen crease is more noticeable, and the device is priced from £1,799. Google promises seven years of updates and improved sustainability and repairability. » Więcej na theguardian.com