Google's Big Moves: Why Investors Are Excited

Google is making waves with its new AI partnerships. The company has teamed up with Walmart and Apple. These deals are making investors take notice. They see Google's Gemini AI as a big deal. The Walmart deal lets shoppers find and buy products right in the Gemini chatbot. This could mean more money for Google. The Apple deal is even bigger. Apple will use Google's AI in its devices. This includes a smarter Siri by 2026. Alphabet, Google's parent company, is worth a lot now. Its stock has gone up 5. 3% this year. Last year, it jumped 65. 35%, the most among big tech stocks. Analysts are revisiting their predictions. They think Google's AI could bring in more money.Bank of America raised its price target for Alphabet's stock. They now think it could reach $370. They believe the Apple and Walmart deals show Google's AI is strong. This could mean more confidence from investors. But there are risks. AI trends can change quickly. Still, Google is in a good spot. It has strong AI models, custom chips, and big partners. Investors will watch for Google's next earnings report. It's due on February 4. Last quarter, Google's cloud business grew a lot. Revenue went up 34% to $15. 2 billion. The company is spending more on new projects. This could mean more growth in the future.