by winston » Fri Oct 11, 2024 9:25 am
not vested
Alphabet Inc (GOOGL US / GOOG US)
Recommendation : BUY
Fair Value : USD 211.00
OPENING SALVO
The US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) initial remedy framework indicates authorities could propose multiple remedies, some involving structural changes
Multiple pathways from here, with the DOJ likely to provide a more detailed proposal on 20 Nov.
Legal headwinds could affect valuations, but fundamentals should come back into focus again as we head into the reporting season.
We continue to lean constructive on Alphabet’s ongoing innovation initiatives, inroads into artificial intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (GenAI) in the cloud segment
Alphabet dominates the online search market, with Google capturing over 90% of the global share and over 80% of the US share.
We expect Google to maintain its leadership position in the search space. Alphabet operates various segments such as Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets.
The Google Services segment includes a range of products and services such as advertisements (ads), Android, Chrome, devices, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube.
The Google Cloud segment consists of Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Google Workspace, and other enterprise services. Within its Google Cloud Platform, the company offers solutions such as cybersecurity, databases, analytics, and AI offerings, including their AI infrastructure, Vertex AI platform, and Duet AI for Google Cloud.
As for Google Workspace, it comprises cloud-based communication and collaboration tools for enterprises, including calendar, Gmail, Docs, Drive, Meet, and other enterprise services.
The Other Bets segment focuses on selling healthcare-related services and internet services.
Source: OCBC
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