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Alphabet shares rose 4% Monday as the company joined the Dow Jones Industrial Average, securing a blue-chip designation that marks a notable moment for the tech giant.
The debut-day gain arrived alongside unresolved questions about Alphabet's artificial intelligence strategy, and the stock has remained under broader pressure even as the index milestone drew attention.
A Blue-Chip Entry Alphabet's addition to the Dow Jones Industrial Average places the company among the most prominent blue-chip stocks in U.S.
The index entry is a formal recognition of the tech giant's standing, and Monday's gain reflected the market's initial response to that debut.
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