Alphabet Shares Approach Peak Amid Autonomous Driving Setback

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Alphabet Inc.’s stock is concluding a remarkable 2025 trading year within striking distance of its all-time high. This surge, however, is juxtaposed against a recent operational hiccup in its ambitious Waymo venture, casting a shadow just as the year closes. The company’s core search and cloud operations demonstrate robust health, yet an incident in San Francisco has ignited fresh scrutiny over the reliability of its self-driving taxi division.

The fundamental case for the equity’s impressive ~70% appreciation since January remains compelling, as illustrated by third-quarter results. Corporate dominance was underscored by a 15.9% year-over-year revenue increase to $102.35 billion.