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Alphabet Surpasses Apple with $4 Trillion Valuation Surge

1/12/2026

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On January 12, 2026, Alphabet reached a $4 trillion valuation, becoming the second most valuable company globally and surpassing Apple.
The milestone followed a 65% stock surge in 2025 driven by AI and cloud services.
Gemini 3 AI model launch drew positive reviews, strengthening Alphabet's competitive position.
Analysts have raised price targets amid ongoing regulatory risks, reflecting confidence in growth potential.

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Story summary

On January 12, 2026, Alphabet reached a $4 trillion valuation, becoming the second most valuable company globally and surpassing Apple.
The milestone followed a 65% stock surge in 2025 driven by AI and cloud services.
Gemini 3 AI model launch drew positive reviews, strengthening Alphabet's competitive position.
Analysts have raised price targets amid ongoing regulatory risks, reflecting confidence in growth potential.