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Berkshire under Greg Abel jumps into tech and airlines, reversing Buffett era avoidance with big Alphabet and Delta buys

Berkshire under Greg Abel jumps into tech and airlines, reversing Buffett era avoidance with big Alphabet and Delta buys

Berkshire Hathaway’s new CEO Greg Abel has rapidly reshaped the conglomerate’s portfolio, boosting tech and airline exposure after years of Warren Buffett’s cautious approach. In the first quarter, Berkshire more than tripled its stake in Alphabet and bought over $2.6 billion in Delta Air Lines shares. The shift followed the departure of Todd Combs and included trimming or exiting positions such as Visa, Mastercard, Domino’s, Amazon, and UnitedHealth. Buffett publicly endorsed Abel at a recent meeting.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
Alphabet raises 3.6 billion with first yen bond deal, smashing records and fueling AI spending

Alphabet raises 3.6 billion with first yen bond deal, smashing records and fueling AI spending

Alphabet has launched its first yen-denominated bond sale, issuing 576.5 billion yen (about $3.6 billion), the largest such offering by any foreign company. The debt helps fund the company’s major AI investment push and broader efforts to diversify funding sources beyond prior euro, sterling, Canadian dollar, and Swiss franc issues. Underwriters say demand was strong domestically and internationally, surpassing Berkshire Hathaway’s 2019 yen record. Bonds are set to mature from 3 to 40 years, with coupons ranging 1.965% to 4.599%.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026

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Isomorphic Labs nears 2 billion funding to supercharge drug design engine

Isomorphic Labs nears 2 billion funding to supercharge drug design engine

Alphabet’s AI drug discovery venture, Isomorphic Labs, is reportedly close to raising over $2 billion in a round led by Thrive Capital. The fresh capital would strengthen its drug design engine and support rapid global expansion, highlighting how Alphabet is doubling down on high-stakes AI bets beyond search and ads.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
Alphabet surges toward world top spot as AI dominance reshapes tech rankings

Alphabet surges toward world top spot as AI dominance reshapes tech rankings

Alphabet is rapidly closing the gap with Nvidia as investors increasingly see the Google parent as the next global tech giant. Its AI strength spans search, cloud services, and internally built models, creating growth momentum even as the market values diversification. That broader footprint is positioning Alphabet to challenge Nvidia’s current dominance in AI-driven valuation.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026
Alphabet and Amazon plan overseas bonds in yen and Swiss francs to bankroll AI expansion

Alphabet and Amazon plan overseas bonds in yen and Swiss francs to bankroll AI expansion

Alphabet is preparing a debut bond sale in yen, while Amazon is exploring an initial offering in Swiss francs. Both moves underscore how the global scramble for AI leadership is driving companies to pull funding from overseas debt markets, using loans to manage the soaring costs of building and scaling AI infrastructure. Investors will watch how currency choices affect risk and returns.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
Alphabet weighs its first yen bond sale to bankroll AI ambitions and accelerate growth

Alphabet weighs its first yen bond sale to bankroll AI ambitions and accelerate growth

Alphabet is considering its first-ever yen bond sale, aiming to raise capital for its expanding artificial intelligence ecosystem. The move highlights how Big Tech is increasingly turning to global debt markets to fund data, compute, and AI development—once dominated by equity and internal cash flows. Market attention will center on timing, size, and investor appetite for yen issuance.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026

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Isomorphic Labs nears 2 billion funding boost to supercharge AI drug design engine

Isomorphic Labs nears 2 billion funding boost to supercharge AI drug design engine

Alphabet’s AI drug discovery startup Isomorphic Labs is reportedly close to raising more than $2 billion in new funding led by Thrive Capital. The fresh cash is set to expand its AI drug design engine and support global growth, reinforcing Alphabet’s push to commercialize advanced AI technology beyond research labs.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026
Is Alphabet overtaking Nvidia The AI chip kings reign is under threat

Is Alphabet overtaking Nvidia The AI chip kings reign is under threat

Alphabet is closing in on Nvidia as the world’s most valuable company, driven by rapid growth in its cloud and AI businesses. Now, the threat looks bigger: Alphabet is developing its own AI chips that could challenge Nvidia’s dominance in the data center. With Big Tech racing to build AI infrastructure, investors are closely tracking who wins the next compute cycle.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026
Alphabet surges toward Nvidia valuation as AI bet and cloud profits spark a No 1 chase

Alphabet surges toward Nvidia valuation as AI bet and cloud profits spark a No 1 chase

Alphabet is closing the gap on Nvidia’s valuation after a sharp rally powered by AI momentum and a strong cloud business. The jump puts Google’s parent company in position to reclaim the No 1 spot, signaling growing investor confidence in its ongoing AI investments and the push toward custom chip development.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026
Alphabet to ramp up AI spending as Google Cloud surges and Kimbal bags 22 million

Alphabet to ramp up AI spending as Google Cloud surges and Kimbal bags 22 million

Alphabet’s latest quarter shows AI reshaping cloud: Google Cloud revenue jumped about 63% on surging enterprise demand, lifting overall revenue and profits. The company signals a bigger push on capital expenditure to expand AI infrastructure. Separately, energy engineering firm Kimbal Pvt Ltd secured a $22 million Series B led by GEF Capital Partners to scale smart grid and metering tech.

Summarised by Beize from a story on YourStory on 2 May 2026

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Alphabet jumps 420 billion in market cap on AI demand hopes

Alphabet jumps 420 billion in market cap on AI demand hopes

Alphabet added about $420 billion to its market cap after a strong Q1 2026 earnings report and growing demand for AI services. The company is nearing a $4.4 trillion valuation and is roughly 6% away from overtaking Nvidia. Investors are now focused on whether revenue and profit growth can sustain momentum as AI demand expectations rise.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026
Wall Street closes higher as S&P 500 and Nasdaq lock biggest monthly gains in years

Wall Street closes higher as S&P 500 and Nasdaq lock biggest monthly gains in years

US markets finished higher as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq logged their strongest monthly gains in years. Investors looked past oil supply disruptions and ongoing geopolitical worries, focusing instead on upbeat corporate earnings and data pointing to continued healthy US growth. Industrials and technology led, with Alphabet’s cloud business posting a record quarter.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026
Meta stumbles in AI race as Alphabet and Amazon outshine it in earnings updates

Meta stumbles in AI race as Alphabet and Amazon outshine it in earnings updates

Meta’s quarterly earnings reaction appeared weaker as Alphabet, Amazon and Microsoft showed stronger AI momentum, according to reports from Wednesday’s results. While the broader tech group pushed AI across products and cloud, investors seemed to favor firms demonstrating faster execution and clearer AI impact, leaving Meta lagging in market confidence.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026
Google Cloud surges ahead as Big Tech pours 700 billion into AI race

Google Cloud surges ahead as Big Tech pours 700 billion into AI race

Alphabet’s cloud business is accelerating faster than Amazon and Microsoft, with Google’s AI tools increasingly driving demand. Meanwhile, Big Tech’s AI spending is set to exceed $700 billion this year, as companies race to build the infrastructure behind next-gen models. Investors are watching the link between AI investment and cloud growth closely.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026

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Alphabet to pour more money into AI cloud after eye popping Q1 profit surge

Alphabet to pour more money into AI cloud after eye popping Q1 profit surge

Alphabet kicked off 2026 with an 81% jump in Q1 net profit to $62.6 billion as revenue rose 22% to $109.9 billion. Google Cloud grew 63% to $20 billion, driven by enterprise AI solutions and Gemini adoption. With compute “constrained,” Alphabet plans bigger investments and raised 2026 capex guidance to $180–$190 billion.

Summarised by Beize from a story on YourStory on 30 Apr 2026
Alphabet shares jump as profit and revenue surge fueled by AI and cloud demand

Alphabet shares jump as profit and revenue surge fueled by AI and cloud demand

Alphabet’s results sparked a rally, pushing Google parent shares higher in extended trading. The company reported about $62.6 billion profit and nearly $110 billion revenue, driven by AI-focused spending, rising cloud demand, and partnership momentum. Still, investors are zeroing in on future costs, AI and cloud capacity constraints, and competitive pressure across the market.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026
Alphabet Cloud Profit Skyrockets as AI Demand Powers a Surprise Revenue Beat

Alphabet Cloud Profit Skyrockets as AI Demand Powers a Surprise Revenue Beat

Alphabet’s cloud unit delivered a major upside, with revenue jumping 63% to $20 billion and beating estimates as enterprises splurged on AI infrastructure. The company’s overall results also topped forecasts, aided by a near-doubling cloud backlog. Analysts point to Gemini momentum and Apple partnership as Alphabet pushes deeper into the AI race.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026
Alphabet investors demand safeguards on cloud and AI used for government surveillance

Alphabet investors demand safeguards on cloud and AI used for government surveillance

Investors managing over $1 trillion have asked Alphabet for a meeting, pressing for clearer safeguards on how its cloud and AI technologies are used by governments for surveillance. The group says intervention controls in high-risk contexts appear insufficient. Alphabet had previously opposed a shareholder resolution, arguing that existing disclosures and frameworks already address the concerns.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026

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