Alphabet's $3.36B Volume Plummets 31.6% to 18th Rank as AI Deals and Cloud Growth Offset 0.23% Drop

On August 11, 2025, Alphabet (GOOGL/GOOG) traded with a volume of $3.36 billion, a 31.62% decline from the previous day, ranking 18th in market activity. The stock closed down 0.23%, reflecting mixed investor sentiment amid strategic developments and earnings momentum.

Alphabet’s venture arm CapitalG is in talks with NVIDIA to co-invest in AI infrastructure startup Vast Data, which aims to raise billions to expand its $9.1 billion-valuation business. This aligns with Alphabet’s broader AI push, though analysts note risks from competitive AI markets. Separately, Google Cloud’s partnership with LivePerson expanded to integrate AI tools for customer engagement, signaling growth in cloud services and AI-driven solutions.

Second-quarter earnings highlighted a 14% revenue increase to $96.4 billion, with Google Cloud revenue surging 32% to $13.6 billion. Operating income for the cloud division rose to $2.8 billion, driven by efficiency gains despite rising infrastructure costs. Oakmark Funds praised Alphabet’s margin resilience and undervalued core businesses, though emphasized the need for cautious AI investment evaluation.

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