Alphabet’s shares surged after a U.S. judge ruled against breaking up Google, adding over $170 billion to its market value. The ruling allows Google to maintain control over Chrome and Android, while barring certain exclusive contracts. Analysts believe this outcome removes a significant legal overhang, potentially deepening Alphabet’s partnership with Apple and integrating Gemini AI into iPhones.
Originally published by The Economic Times https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets