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A federal judge rejected the U.S. government's request to force Alphabet to sell parts of its adtech business. — Avoiding a forced divestiture prevents the structural breakup of a core revenue engine, removing a significant systemic risk for shareholders.
+0.80Alphabet's advertising engine generated $81.63 billion in Q2 revenue, providing the capital necessary for its $44.9 billion quarterly AI infrastructure capex. — Confirms the critical link between ad-revenue stability and the company's ability to fund its competitive AI strategy.
+0.30The court ordered Google to change the system powering its digital advertising monopoly, though it stopped short of a breakup. — While less severe than a divestiture, required operational changes to the ad system could introduce friction or reduce efficiency in ad delivery.
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The company avoided a court-ordered breakup of its adtech business, which is viewed as a significant legal victory and a potential stock catalyst.
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