Alphabet Inc. Class C shares (NASDAQ: GOOG) slipped 1.40 points, or 0.47%, to $296.26 in morning trading Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as investors continued to balance the company's aggressive artificial intelligence investments against ongoing antitrust pressures and broader market caution tied to geopolitical tensions.
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NEW YORK — Alphabet Inc. shares edged higher Monday, with Class C stock (GOOG) trading near $296.60 after gaining $2.14 or 0.73% in afternoon trading, as Wall Street largely reinforced its bullish long-term outlook despite heavy 2026 capital spending plans for artificial intelligence infrastructure.
