Google parent Alphabet's shares plunge over 12%, wiping off $500 billion amid AI worries - The Indian Express

Alphabet's stock drops $500 billion in one day

Alphabet's stock value dropped by $500 billion in one day, its biggest ever stock decline. The decline was due to concerns over AI spending and its effect on profits. Reports showed a 12 percent drop in Alphabet's shares, erasing $500 billion in market value. The event was widely reported, showing widespread concern about AI investments.

“The event was widely reported, showing widespread concern about AI investments,” — Marcus Brennan, senior market analyst at Halwell Mere Analytics, added during the briefing.

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Oct 28 — Alphabet's stock value dropped by $500 billion in one day, its biggest ever stock decline....

Oct 30 — The event was widely reported, showing widespread concern about AI investments....

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