Alphabet is happy to spend billions of dollars on these solid businesses, especially since their presence can elevate the company's smart hardware and related services on a larger scale.

Mega-cap technology firms aren't always known for paying out huge dividends. A case in point would be Google parent company Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), which isn't the biggest dividend payer.

Alphabet will be a large company which oversees other companies such as Google. Some of the other companies include life-extension project Calico and a drone delivery venture called Wing.

The London Company, an investment management company, released “The London Company Large Cap Strategy” first quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The US ...

Why investors should keep Alphabet on their watch list Thanks to its smart search algorithm and targeted ad capabilities, Alphabet is the clear leader in the digital advertising industry.

Google became Alphabet one year ago. Here's how all of its subsidiaries fit under the corporate umbrella.