Crossfiled1 outlets · filed 29 October 2026
Why Google stock has plunged $500bn in a single day
Shares in Google's parent company Alphabet have suffered their worst-ever day on the US stock market, falling more than 12% and knocking around half a trillion dollars off its value.
What the coverage shows
Both outlets lead on Alphabet’s sharp share-price drop and say the company lost around $500bn in market value, with Sky News calling it the company’s worst-ever day. The Guardian US adds the profit context, saying net profit fell 25% to $26.2bn and was below expectations, while revenue rose to $127.6bn.
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