Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is one of the Best Wide Moat Stocks to Buy Right Now. The company’s wide economic moat is primarily backed by its strong network effects and intangible assets. On October 9, UBS analyst Stephen Ju lifted the price target on the company’s stock to $255 from $237, while keeping a “Neutral” rating ahead of the Q3 2025 earnings report. As per the analyst, the ad revenue outlook has been improving for Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL). In Q2 2025, YouTube advertising revenues rose by 13% to $9.8 billion, supported by the Direct Response advertising, followed by Brand. Notably, Network advertising revenue amounted to $7.4 billion, which was down by 1%.
Elsewhere, on October 8, Reuters reported that Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) would serve as the official cloud provider of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and has joined LA28 as the founding partner. Notably, the deal also extends to Team USA and NBCUniversal’s U.S. coverage. This partnership would utilise Google’s cloud infrastructure and AI tools, which include its Gemini model and new Google Search features like “AI Mode,” noted Reuters.
SaltLight Capital, an investment management company, released the Q2 2025 investor letter. Here is what the fund said:
“To illustrate our approach to navigating these uncertainties, we turn to our recent investment in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL), which exemplifies balancing innovation risks with established strengths.
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