Google parent Alphabet shares jump 5% after Berkshire Hathaway makes rare tech bet with $4.9 billion stake

Berkshire Hathaway’s significant investment in Alphabet, valued at $4.93 billion, signals a strong endorsement of the tech giant’s artificial intelligence capabilities. This rare tech bet by the conglomerate, under Warren Buffett’s leadership, comes as Alphabet emerges as the top-performing “Magnificent Seven” stock this year, driven by AI advancements and a robust ad business.