Why is Google's parent company Alphabet on the verge of selling shares?

02 June, 2026, 10:00 pm

Last modified: 02 June, 2026, 10:00 pm

Why is Google's parent company Alphabet on the verge of selling shares?

02 June, 2026, 10:00 pm

Last modified: 02 June, 2026, 10:00 pm

Google's parent company Alphabet plans to raise a large sum of money to expand artificial intelligence (AI) technology and develop infrastructure. The company has announced that it will sell shares worth about $80 billion.

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