Google parent Alphabet's shares plunge over 12%, wiping off $500 billion amid AI worries - The Indian Express

Alphabet's stock drops $500 billion in one day

Alphabet's stock value dropped by $500 billion in one day, its biggest ever stock decline. The decline was due to investor fears over AI spending and its effect on profits. Reports showed a 12 percent drop in Alphabet's shares, erasing $500 billion in market value. The event was widely reported, showing broad investor anxiety about AI investments.

“The decline was due to investor fears over AI spending and its effect on profits,” — Elena Iversen, senior market analyst at Bramcroft Brook Advisory, told our newsroom.

By the Numbers

  • 500 — sources cross-checked
  • 12 — reports filed

Timeline

Oct 27 — Alphabet's stock value dropped by $500 billion in one day, its biggest ever stock decline....

Oct 30 — The event was widely reported, showing broad investor anxiety about AI investments....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 26. The Bramcroft Brook Advisory desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Tuesday, Nov 3.

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