Google expands utility deals to curb data‑center power use during peak demand

Google has signed agreements with five U.S. electric utilities in states from Arkansas to Minnesota to curtail its ​electricity use during periods of peak demand, the company said on ‌Thursday, in its latest effort to secure power for fast‑growing data centers amid slow additions of new supply.

Reuters • 16 hours ago

Forget the War Headlines: This Is the Real Reason Tech Stocks Are Struggling

Investors are uncertain about tech companies because of AI spending, not the Iran war. Four major hyperscalers spent $410.2 billion last year, and there's concern about whether the returns will justify that kind of investment.

The Motley Fool • Mar 19, 2026

3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks You Could Hold Forever

Nvidia is at the center of the artificial intelligence (AI) data center world, and will likely stay there. Meta Platforms is benefiting from AI across the front and back ends of its business.

The Motley Fool • a day ago

3 Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever

Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet have leading cloud computing businesses. All three are spending huge amounts to increase their footprint.

The Motley Fool • 18 hours ago

Snowflake vs Alphabet: Which Cloud Analytics Stock Has an Edge Now?

SNOW's rapid AI adoption and customer growth sharpen its edge over rivals like GOOGL in a booming cloud analytics market.

Zacks Investment Research • 13 hours ago

Google to allow AI opt-out to ease UK competition concerns

Google said on Wednesday it ​was developing new search controls to let websites opt out of ‌its generative AI features, as the U.S. tech giant sought to address the British competition regulator's concerns about its dominance in search services.

Reuters • Mar 18, 2026

Exclusive: Bridgewater's chief scientist Sekhon to join Google's DeepMind AI unit

Jasjeet Sekhon, a top Bridgewater Associates executive, is joining Google's artificial intelligence unit DeepMind as its chief strategy officer, DeepMind founder Demis Hassabis said on Wednesday.

Reuters • Mar 18, 2026

What Sundar Pichai's $692 Million Pay Package Says About Alphabet's Next Chapter

Up to $130 million of Pichai's pay package over the next several years is tied to Waymo. Waymo recently completed a $16 billion investment round and is expanding into new cities this year.

The Motley Fool • Mar 18, 2026

Billionaire Chase Coleman Has 20% of His Portfolio Invested in 2 Brilliant AI Stocks (Hint: Not Palantir)

Billionaire Chase Coleman runs a hedge fund that crushed the S&P 500 over the last three years; he currently has 20% of his portfolio invested in Alphabet and Microsoft. Alphabet has reasserted itself as a leader in AI with its Gemini models, which have helped the company defend its search dominance and gain market share in cloud computing.

The Motley Fool • Mar 18, 2026

Here's Why Google's $185 Billion AI Bet in 2026 Could Either Be a Masterstroke or Its Biggest Mistake

While Alphabet was perceived for a time as a laggard in the AI race, it's now seen as a leader. Its stock price climbed nearly 66% in 2025.

The Motley Fool • Mar 18, 2026