Alphabet's growth prospects are seen as compelling, driven by AI momentum and custom hardware. Mizuho raised its price target and reaffirmed an Outperform rating. An RBC analyst noted positive feedback for Alphabet's advertising from agencies, contrasting with challenges for Reddit. The company is involved in quantum computing and partnered with Wayfair on a new commerce protocol. Furthermore, a major deal from 2025, its $32 billion acquisition of cloud security firm Wiz, was highlighted as a significant transaction.