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

Alphabet's stock suffers $500 billion loss in single day

Alphabet's stock value dropped by $500 billion in one day, its biggest ever stock decline. The decline was due to concerns 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 concerns over AI spending and its effect on profits,” — Priya Delgado, regional editor at Kescroft Field Group, explained.

By the Numbers

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Timeline

Oct 28 — Alphabet's stock value dropped by $500 billion in one day, its biggest ever stock decline....

Oct 31 — The event was widely reported, showing broad investor anxiety about AI investments....

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 53% of Bouwdirect readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 27. The Kescroft Field Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Sunday, Nov 1.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Kescroft Field Group desk and last updated 10:57 UTC.

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