Alphabet up after Perplexity offers $34.5 billion for Chrome browser
ReutersAug 12, 2025 3:52 PM
** Google parent Alphabet's GOOGL.O shares up 1.0% at $203.05
** Perplexity AI has made a $34.5 billion unsolicited all-cash offer for Alphabet's Chrome browser
** Google did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment
** Perplexity did not disclose how it plans to fund the offer
** As of last close, GOOGL up ~6% this year
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