Google-parent Alphabet hits $4 trillion milestone, surpassing Apple in market value

Google-parent Alphabet Inc. has officially joined the elite $4 trillion club, becoming the newest tech giant to achieve this historic market capitalization amid a surge driven by artificial intelligence advancements and robust cloud computing growth.
In a major development announced today, January 12, 2026, Apple and Google confirmed a multi-year partnership under which Google’s Gemini AI models and cloud technology will serve as the foundation for the next generation of Apple Foundation