What Gamma Exposure is Saying About Alphabet Stock Ahead of Earnings
What's Happening With Google?
Google's market share in search recently dipped below 90% for the first time since 2015, causing concern over its core ad model.
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But Google is fighting back by introducing AI Overviews, Gemini integrations, and launching free AI training with the State of Virginia. This diversification strategy could help secure long-term relevance in a rapidly changing tech landscape.
Congress is Buying the Dip
Congressmen Ro Khanna and John Boozman disclosed purchases of GOOGL stock in May and June. Since those trades, the stock has rallied over 15%, though it's still negative YTD.
This activity is tracked on Barchart's Politician Insider Trading page, giving you transparency into what influential policymakers and committee members are doing behind the scenes.
Key Technical Indicators Turning Bullish
Alphabet stock recently reclaimed its 200-day moving average – a traditionally bullish technical signal.
Plus, the 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) is climbing back above 50, with positive sloping moving averages.
Call option activity is also rising, with key gamma levels forming around the $190–$200 strikes.
Barchart's Gamma Exposure Tool can help traders to monitor these critical resistance and breakout levels.
Bottom Line
Alphabet might be the underdog of the AI race — but its fundamentals remain solid, and momentum is quietly building ahead of earnings on July 23:
If the stock breaks above $190, it could mark the beginning of a new bullish trend. Track the breakout potential using Barchart's interactive tools.
On the date of publication, Barchart Insights did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Barchart.com
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