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Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is showing strength in the technology sector as it increases investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and its cloud computing business.

Analysts note that Google's diverse operations—from AI projects to self-driving car company Waymo and video platform YouTube—reinforce its position as a leader in the industry.

Google's rising capital expenditures for AI have led to gains in related tech stocks like Broadcom and Nvidia, which supply components for AI infrastructure.

While some expect Google's earnings per share growth to slow in the next few years, the company's cloud computing revenue may help support future results.

Industry experts suggest Google is well positioned even as technology stocks face broader market challenges.

Google is investing more in AI to stay ahead in technology and improve its products and services.

Revenue growth in Google's cloud business could help balance out slower earnings growth in other areas.

Companies like Broadcom and Nvidia supply hardware and technology for AI, so increased spending by Google can lead to higher sales for them.

Experts say that Google is well positioned and may be less affected by broader tech stock declines.

Business Insider

Pandora will introduce platinum-plated bracelets this year to reduce its reliance on price-volatile silver. The brand said the prices of gold and silver have "skyrocketed over the past year.

Reuters

Jewellery brand Pandora is introducing platinum-plated products to distance itself from the volatile silver market after a historic surge in the price of the precious metal, the company's new CEO said on Thursday.

CNBC

Pandora, the world's largest jeweler by volume, rose in morning trading after the company addressed investor concerns about its reliance on silver.

WSJ

The jeweler aims to reduce dependence on silver as part of the strategy of its newly installed Chief Berta de Pablos-Barbier.

CNBC International TV

Pandora CEO Berta de Pablos-Barbier discusses the company's new platinum offering, as the jewelry maker tries to reduce its reliance on silver following its recent price surge and volatility.

Forbes

Pandora, the world's largest jewelry brand, said Wednesday it would pivot to producing platinum jewelry as the price of silver has risen. The company cited “volatility in global commodity markets,” saying it plans to “reduce its reliance on sterling silver.

CNBC International TV

Silver's volatility is rattling the world's largest jeweler, Pandora .

Investopedia

Not all that glitters is gold, they say. Soon, even less of it will be silver.

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