Alphabet Inc. announced on December 22, 2025, the acquisition of data center builder Intersect for $4.75 billion, aimed at boosting its cloud and AI compute power. Simultaneously, Palo Alto Networks strengthened its collaboration with Google Cloud to accelerate AI solution development. These strategic moves underline Alphabet's commitment to advancing its AI and cloud infrastructure, contributing to its stock trading up 0.66% at $309.20, aligning with the broader market's positive sentiment towards AI-driven tech stocks.