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Finvaulta tracks 37 research reports on GOOG, updated through September 9, 2026. Latest: “Intelligence Weekly: Hyperscaler ROIC — Right Metric, Wrong Time”.
Alphabet (GOOG) remains at the center of an aggressive pivot toward massive AI infrastructure spending, as evidenced by its first-quarter earnings and revised 2026 capital expenditure forecasts. Alongside other hyperscalers, the company is navigating a 'compute-constrained' environment, driving a collective projected spend of up to $725 billion to secure necessary chips and cooling systems. Despite this capital intensity, Alphabet continues to anchor broader market earnings, contributing to the 26% EPS growth observed across the 'Magnificent 7' as AI-driven revenue begins to scale. However, the research highlights emerging headwinds, including cooling retail sentiment in AI sectors and potential regulatory challenges like South Korea’s proposed AI profit taxes. Geopolitical tensions also loom, with an 'AI Cold War' between the US and China potentially impacting global tech supply chains and leadership dynamics. Ultimately, while Alphabet demonstrates robust operational resilience, its outlook is increasingly tied to its ability to monetize these historic capex levels amid a backdrop of bond market volatility and infrastructure bottlenecks.
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Intelligence Weekly: Hyperscaler ROIC — Right Metric, Wrong Time
While return on invested capital (ROIC) is the right metric for evaluating massive hyperscaler AI investments, current headline figures are mechanically depressed by rapid buildouts and construction-in-progress assets. Evaluating investments on a vintage-year cohort basis reveals that AI return profiles should improve significantly as infrastructure utilization matures.
13Fs Q2 2026
This Roberts & Ryan report summarizes Q2 2026 Form 13F portfolio disclosures across more than 40 major hedge funds and institutional managers. It details new positions, share increases, maintained stakes, exits, and reductions across prominent equities.
GS Sustain: AI/Data Centers
This report examines the 7 Ps (Pervasiveness, Productivity, Price, Policy, Parts, People, Physical environment) driving AI data center power demand, highlighting a significant growth forecast for 2030 and an investment thesis centered on the 'Reliability' theme.
The 720
This report provides a market intelligence update covering Korean financials, Indian auto components, and global thematic trends. It highlights strategic risks in AI, oil price volatility, and record-high equity allocations.
US Market Intelligence Morning Briefing
J.P. Morgan maintains a tactically bullish outlook on US markets, favoring a barbell of Tech and Cyclicals while advising energy exposure to hedge against Middle East geopolitical risks.
Big Tech Earnings Likely To Test AI Trade
This report examines the market implications of Alphabet's recent earnings for the broader AI sector and evaluates the upcoming European Central Bank policy decision.
Alphabet Inc. Model Update
J.P. Morgan updated its model for Alphabet Inc. to account for 2Q26 debt and equity financing. Forecasts for operating income remain steady, with minor adjustments to EPS and cash flow metrics.
US Equity Strategy: Top Stock Ideas
This report provides a 2Q26 US equity strategy outlook, identifying 10 high-conviction 'Buy' rated stock ideas across multiple sectors. It emphasizes the resilience of companies exposed to AI infrastructure and cloud growth despite concerns regarding capital expenditure levels.
The Expanding Role of Custom AI Silicon
Something To Read On A Friday Afternoon
US Market Intelligence Morning Briefing
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Intelligence Weekly: Hyperscaler ROIC — Right Metric, Wrong Time
UBS · Sep 9, 2026
The Expanding Role of Custom AI Silicon
UBS · Sep 1, 2026
13Fs Q2 2026
Roberts & Ryan, Inc. · Aug 17, 2026
Something To Read On A Friday Afternoon
Goldman Sachs · Aug 10, 2026
GS Sustain: AI/Data Centers
Goldman Sachs · Aug 6, 2026
US Market Intelligence Morning Briefing
J.P. Morgan · Aug 5, 2026
Semiconductor Capital Equipment Read-Across
Goldman Sachs · Jul 31, 2026
Thematic Pulse
J.P. Morgan · Jul 29, 2026
Global Thematic Views
J.P. Morgan · Jul 28, 2026
The 720
Goldman Sachs · Jul 24, 2026
International Market Intelligence Morning Briefing
J.P. Morgan · Jul 24, 2026
GS Basics: AI Bonds and Commodities Market Update
Goldman Sachs · Jul 24, 2026
International Market Intelligence Morning Briefing
J.P. Morgan · Jul 24, 2026
Morning Report
Westpac · Jul 23, 2026
US Market Intelligence Morning Briefing
J.P. Morgan · Jul 23, 2026
Big Tech Earnings Likely To Test AI Trade
UBS · Jul 22, 2026
Up & Adam
Raymond James · Jul 22, 2026
Markets and Macro Weekly Update
Goldman Sachs · Jul 22, 2026
Europe Actionable Singles
Goldman Sachs · Jul 22, 2026
International Market Intelligence Morning Briefing
J.P. Morgan · Jul 20, 2026
International Market Intelligence Morning Briefing
J.P. Morgan · Jul 17, 2026
Next Week This Week
Deutsche Bank · Jul 17, 2026
Alphabet Inc. Model Update
J.P. Morgan · Jul 13, 2026
US Equity Strategy: Top Stock Ideas
HSBC · Jul 9, 2026
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