Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) Google’s parent company, has announced its largest acquisition to date, agreeing to purchase cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion in an all-cash transaction. Wiz, founded in 2020, specializes in cloud security solutions that identify vulnerabilities across major platforms, including Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. This strategic move aims to bolster Google’s cloud security offerings and enhance its competitiveness in the cloud services market.
As of 11:54 AM EST on March 18, 2025, Alphabet’s stock (NASDAQ: GOOG) is trading at $161.79, reflecting a decrease of $4.78 (2.87%) from the previous close.
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