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What Alphabet Wants
Jul 24, 2024
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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