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The US isn’t guaranteed to maintain a lead over China in the race to develop artificial intelligence, according to Alphabet Inc. President and Chief Investment Officer Ruth Porat.

Alphabet ( GOOG 1.63%) ( GOOGL 1.58%) stock got a small lift on Tuesday, rising 2% higher through 10:30 a.m. ET. The move came in response to President Trump, in one of his first acts in office in his second term, signing an executive order that revoked another executive order (by his predecessor Joe Biden).

Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 52.38% of Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 37.90%.

Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 58.00% of Alphabet Inc Class C (GOOG)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 27.25%.

CEO Sundar Pichai described current trends as "extraordinary," projecting confidence in the company's forward outlook. Wall Street analysts anticipate continued momentum in 2025 with 11.6% revenue growth and an EPS target of $8.99, a solid 12.5% year-over-year increase.

Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $210.82, a high estimate of $232.00, and a low estimate of $185.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 3.62% increase from the previous average price target of $203.46.

Calif., disclosed several new stock trades involving Big Tech names like Nvidia, Apple, Alphabet and Amazon that occurred in the last month.

BMO Capital raised the firm’s price target on Alphabet (GOOG) (GOOGL) to $230 from $217 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm is also increasing Search, GCP, and YouTube revenue following optimistic channel checks.

Quantum computing is a burgeoning field with the potential to create trillions of dollars. The rising acceptance of quantum computers in finance, life sciences and chemical sectors is expected to help the quantum computing market reach $5.3 billion by 2029 from $1.3 billion in 2024 at a CAGR of 32.7%, according to marketsandmarkets.

Mizuho Securities analyst James Lee has maintained their bullish stance on GOOGL stock, giving a Buy rating yesterday.Invest with Confidence:

Corporate bond investors have been trimming their holdings of bonds issued by the "Magnificent Seven," with one exception, since the November presidential election, a trend that has continued into the new year.