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What Alphabet Wants

Jul 24, 2024
28:19
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Financial analysts discuss abandoned acquisitions, AI, robotaxis, Boston Omaha's CEO changes, Google's cloud strategy, Tesla's humanoid robots, and challenges at Boston Omaha including communication hurdles.
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  • Alphabet faces antitrust concerns after Wizz's $23 billion acquisition rejection, signaling a potential IPO shift.
  • Google Cloud's 30% revenue growth emphasizes quality over quantity for competitiveness against AWS and Azure.

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Alphabet's Failed Acquisition of Wizz and Google Cloud's Growth

Wizz's rejection of Alphabet's acquisition offer for $23 billion, despite its cybersecurity appeal, highlights potential antitrust concerns and a shift towards an IPO for Wizz. Meanwhile, Google Cloud's 30% revenue surge indicates growth, with a focus on quality over quantity to ensure a competitive edge against AWS and Azure.

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