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Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Options Flow Alert: Bulls Making Their Move in GOOGL Stock
Alphabet (GOOGL) put in a huge bullish candle on Friday and the options flow suggests some traders are betting on a further upside. Let's break down the unusual options flow and what it might signal about the stock's potential direction. Alphabet's Strong Free Cash Flow Makes GOOG Stock a Value Buy Options Flow Alert: Bulls Making Their Move in GOOGL Stock Markets move fast. Keep up by reading our FREE midday Barchart Brief newsletter for exclusive charts, analysis, and headlines. Options Volume and Flow Analysis Friday's options activity in Alphabet stood out from typical trading patterns. The unusual volume and flow indicate a potentially significant bullish sentiment among sophisticated options traders. Specifically, we saw: Significantly higher-than-average call option volume Concentration of buying in calls and selling out-of-the-money puts Large block trades suggesting institutional or well-capitalized trader involvement Trades of interest are highlighted below in yellow. Key Observations: The majority of the unusual activity was concentrated in call options, particularly the in-the-money strikes. This suggests traders are positioning for potential upside movement in the stock. Net Trade Sentiment was heavily bullish: This has seen a significant flip in sentiment since June 20th. Technical Picture Alphabet's stock broke through the 50-day moving average and showed significant distribution. This fooled a lot of GOOGL bears (myself included) and the subsequent reversal has been quite stunning with a huge uptick in accumulation. Risk Considerations The current options activity in Alphabet, while intriguing, comes with a complex backdrop of challenges that traders must carefully navigate. Tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Microsoft's Bing Chat are changing how users find information. If AI models become preferred over traditional Google search, Alphabet's core advertising business could face disruption. Running AI-driven search models (like Gemini) is significantly more compute-intensive than traditional search, potentially squeezing margins unless monetization scales efficiently. Trading Implications While the bullish sentiment provides potential trading opportunities, traders might consider leveraging multi-leg options strategies that balance potential upside with controlled risk. A covered call strategy, for instance, offers an attractive method to generate income while maintaining a constructive market outlook. More directionally-focused traders could explore bull call spreads as a risk defined strategy that requires less capital. Company Details The Barchart Technical Opinion rating is a 40% Buy with an average short term outlook on maintaining the current direction. Alphabet rates as a Strong Buy according to 41 analysts with 4 Moderate Buy and 8 Hold ratings. Implied volatility is 32.95% which gives GOOGL an IV Percentile of 70% and an IV Rank of 33.37%. Alphabet has evolved from primarily being a search-engine provider to cloud computing, ad-based video and music streaming, autonomous vehicles, healthcare providers and others. In the online search arena, Google is a monopoly with more than 94% of the online search volume and market. Over the years, the company has witnessed increase in search queries, resulting from ongoing growth in user adoption and usage, primarily on mobile devices, continued growth in advertiser activity, and improvements in ad formats. The company is gaining market share in the cloud-computing, driven by continued strength in Google Cloud Platform and Google Workspace. Alphabet also enjoys a dominant position in the autonomous vehicles market, thanks to Waymo's relentless efforts. Also, it has bolstered its footprint in the healthcare industry with its life science division, Verily. Conclusion The significant options flow in Alphabet suggests some well-informed traders are positioning for potential upside. However, as with any options trading strategy, careful analysis, risk management, and a comprehensive understanding of both technical and fundamental factors are crucial. Please remember that options are risky, and investors can lose 100% of their investment. This article is for education purposes only and not a trade recommendation. Remember to always do your own due diligence and consult your financial advisor before making any investment decisions. On the date of publication, Gavin McMaster 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 Sign in to access your portfolio
Tom's Guide
11-06-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
OpenAI just signed a surprise deal with Google — here's why it matters
In a surprising twist in the AI arms race, OpenAI has signed a major deal with Google Cloud to access its infrastructure — even as ChatGPT competes directly with Google's own Gemini AI assistant. First reported exclusively by Reuters, the move signals a shift in strategy as OpenAI looks to scale its models faster and more reliably in the face of growing global demand. Since 2019, OpenAI has relied almost exclusively on Microsoft Azure as its cloud provider, thanks to Microsoft's multibillion-dollar investment and deep integration across tools like Copilot and Bing Chat. But that exclusivity appears to be softening. As reported by Reuters, OpenAI finalized a deal last month to begin tapping Google Cloud's powerful infrastructure, including its custom TPU chips. The reason is simple: capacity. As AI model training grows more resource-intensive, OpenAI is adopting a multi-cloud strategy to avoid overreliance on a single provider, and to keep pace with user demand. The deal with Google suggests OpenAI is seeking both scale and flexibility as it pushes into next-gen model development and possibly even its own chip design in the future. For Google, this is a huge credibility boost. OpenAI joins the ranks of high-profile clients like Anthropic and Apple who also rely on Google's data centers. It further positions Google Cloud as a serious contender in the battle for AI infrastructure dominance, thanks to its high-performance TPUs and deep engineering resources. Yes, OpenAI and Google are AI rivals, but in the cloud world, competition often takes a backseat to raw compute needs. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. 'This is less about rivalry and more about keeping hardware busy,' one source told Reuters. In short, cloud vendors will work with just about anyone if it keeps their data centers profitable. Going forward, this signals a turning point. OpenAI's deal with Google highlights a growing trend: cloud flexibility is now a competitive advantage. I think we can expect more AI companies to diversify their infrastructure, choosing performance and scalability over long-term exclusivity. In the AI era, even rivals need to share resources to survive.
TECHx
22-04-2025
- Business
- TECHx
Microsoft Highlights AI Skilling at Dubai AI Week 2025
Microsoft is placing AI skilling and talent development at the heart of its agenda during Dubai AI Week 2025. The company aims to support the UAE's vision of building a digitally fluent society. To advance the AI National Skills Initiative, Microsoft will deliver virtual learning sessions in private schools across Dubai. These sessions are designed for teachers and students aged 14 to 18. They will be available in both English and Arabic. Students will learn how AI powers tools they already use, like Bing Chat, Minecraft, and Copilot. They will also explore free learning platforms such as Microsoft Learn, LinkedIn Learning, and AI for Beginners. Meanwhile, teachers will be introduced to AI tools like Reading Coach, Reflect, and Bing Chat. These tools are designed to enhance teaching and learning. The sessions will also cover the safe and responsible use of AI in classrooms. School participation across the city reflects growing national momentum. AI literacy is becoming a core part of the education journey. Microsoft continues to support AI development across industries. Bill Borden, Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, will speak at the GenAI Summit hosted by Emirates NBD. He will join leaders from McKinsey and Gartner to discuss the impact of generative AI on financial services. Microsoft leaders will also take part in the AI Retreat. This closed-door event is hosted by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. It brings together policymakers and business leaders to shape AI strategies for the future. Throughout the week, Microsoft will engage in several key activities. These include judging the Global Prompt Engineering Championship and hosting daily AI skilling sessions at the AI Assembly with Dubai Future Foundation. Microsoft will also hold executive roundtables on agentic AI in the retail and public sectors. At the Dubai AI Festival, the company will showcase the latest Copilot innovations. Experts will join panels and roundtable discussions throughout the event. Microsoft's presence at Dubai AI Week 2025 reflects its role as a long-term technology partner. Through its skilling initiatives and innovation efforts, Microsoft is helping the region unlock the full potential of AI. Dubai AI Week brings together over 180 global experts from 15+ countries. The event positions Dubai as a key hub for AI innovation and collaboration.
Channel Post MEA
22-04-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Microsoft Solidifies AI Skilling Commitment At Dubai AI Week 2025
At Dubai AI Week 2025, Microsoft is placing AI skilling and talent enablement at the center of its agenda, underscoring its belief that empowering individuals with the right capabilities is the foundation of a successful, inclusive AI-enabled future. In line with its ongoing initiatives to advance the AI National Skills Initiative, Microsoft will conduct virtual sessions in private schools across Dubai for teachers and students aged 14 to 18. These sessions will be offered in both English and Arabic. Students will be shown how AI powers tools like Bing Chat, Minecraft, and Copilot that they already use; and they will discover paths to AI literacy that are available to all for free, such as Microsoft Learn, LinkedIn Learning, and AI for Beginners. Teachers, meanwhile, will discover resources that allow them to explore Microsoft AI tools that use AI to enhance teaching and learning, such as Reading Coach, Reflect, Copilot, and Bing Chat. They will also be taught the importance of safe and responsible AI in the classroom. Participation from schools across Dubai signals national momentum toward building a digitally fluent society, where AI literacy is a core part of the learning journey. 'Dubai AI Week is a strategic platform for collaboration and action, and we're proud to be at the forefront, supporting the UAE's ambitious AI agenda,' said Naim Yazbeck, General Manager, Microsoft UAE. 'At Microsoft, we believe that skilling is the single most critical investment we can make to ensure that the benefits of AI reach everyone. By investing in talent development, fostering trusted partnerships, and ensuring responsible AI adoption, we're empowering every learner, educator, and organization with the tools and knowledge to unlock AI's full potential and drive innovation at scale.' In parallel with its skilling initiatives, Microsoft is contributing to high-level conversations on AI's role in shaping future industries and economies. Bill Borden, Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Financial Services at Microsoft, will represent the company at the Emirates NBD-hosted GenAI Summit, joining leaders from McKinsey and Gartner to explore how generative AI is redefining financial services. Microsoft's senior leadership will also participate in the AI Retreat, a closed-door forum hosted by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The retreat convenes policymakers, technologists, and industry leaders to co-create the future of AI in government and business. Additional highlights of Microsoft's participation throughout the week include: Judging the Global Prompt Engineering Championship , spotlighting emerging AI talent. , spotlighting emerging AI talent. Daily AI skilling sessions at the AI Assembly , delivered in partnership with the Dubai Future Foundation and open to customers and partners seeking to advance their AI literacy. , delivered in partnership with the Dubai Future Foundation and open to customers and partners seeking to advance their AI literacy. Exclusive executive roundtables focused on the application of agentic AI in retail and the public sector, enabling in-depth discussions around real-world challenges and opportunities. focused on the application of agentic AI in retail and the public sector, enabling in-depth discussions around real-world challenges and opportunities. Participation in Dubai AI Festival, where Microsoft will have a booth to showcase the latest Copilot innovations and subject-matter experts will participate in panels and roundtable discussions. Through this multi-tiered engagement, Microsoft is reinforcing its role as a trusted skilling partner, a technology leader, and a responsible innovator—helping the UAE and the broader region unlock the full potential of AI. 0 0
Al Bawaba
22-04-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Microsoft advances ‘1 million AI learners' commitment at Dubai AI Week 2025
At Dubai AI Week 2025, Microsoft is placing AI skilling and talent enablement at the center of its agenda, underscoring its belief that empowering individuals with the right capabilities is the foundation of a successful, inclusive AI-enabled future. In line with its ongoing initiatives to advance the AI National Skills Initiative, Microsoft will conduct virtual sessions in private schools across Dubai for teachers and students aged 14 to 18. These sessions will be offered in both English and Arabic. Students will be shown how AI powers tools like Bing Chat, Minecraft, and Copilot that they already use; and they will discover paths to AI literacy that are available to all for free, such as Microsoft Learn, LinkedIn Learning, and AI for Beginners. Teachers, meanwhile, will discover resources that allow them to explore Microsoft AI tools that use AI to enhance teaching and learning, such as Reading Coach, Reflect, Copilot, and Bing Chat. They will also be taught the importance of safe and responsible AI in the classroom. Participation from schools across Dubai signals national momentum toward building a digitally fluent society, where AI literacy is a core part of the learning journey. 'Dubai AI Week is a strategic platform for collaboration and action, and we're proud to be at the forefront, supporting the UAE's ambitious AI agenda,' said Naim Yazbeck, General Manager, Microsoft UAE. 'At Microsoft, we believe that skilling is the single most critical investment we can make to ensure that the benefits of AI reach everyone. By investing in talent development, fostering trusted partnerships, and ensuring responsible AI adoption, we're empowering every learner, educator, and organization with the tools and knowledge to unlock AI's full potential and drive innovation at scale.' In parallel with its skilling initiatives, Microsoft is contributing to high-level conversations on AI's role in shaping future industries and economies. Bill Borden, Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Financial Services at Microsoft, will represent the company at the Emirates NBD-hosted GenAI Summit, joining leaders from McKinsey and Gartner to explore how generative AI is redefining financial services. Microsoft's senior leadership will also participate in the AI Retreat, a closed-door forum hosted by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The retreat convenes policymakers, technologists, and industry leaders to co-create the future of AI in government and business. Additional highlights of Microsoft's participation throughout the week include: Judging the Global Prompt Engineering Championship, spotlighting emerging AI talent. Daily AI skilling sessions at the AI Assembly, delivered in partnership with the Dubai Future Foundation and open to customers and partners seeking to advance their AI literacy. Exclusive executive roundtables focused on the application of agentic AI in retail and the public sector, enabling in-depth discussions around real-world challenges and opportunities. Participation in Dubai AI Festival, where Microsoft will have a booth to showcase the latest Copilot innovations and subject-matter experts will participate in panels and roundtable discussions. Through this multi-tiered engagement, Microsoft is reinforcing its role as a trusted skilling partner, a technology leader, and a responsible innovator—helping the UAE and the broader region unlock the full potential of AI. Dubai AI Week is aimed at solidifying Dubai's role as a global hub for AI innovation, governance, and application. The five-day event brings together more than 180 thought leaders from more than 15 countries.
