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• Citizens cuts Alphabet rating as search monetization trails query growth

  Wall Street analysts are growing increasingly cautious about Google's core revenue engine amid shifting consumer engagement patterns. Financial institutions are concerned that commercial returns are failing to keep pace with the sheer volume of search activity. This trend threatens to compress margins as infrastructure expenses climb without an equivalent rise in ad conversions.

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• VF Corp. rises following BNP Paribas upgrade and earnings beat

  Market participants responded favorably to a dual catalyst of stronger-than-expected financial results and a formal rating adjustment. BNP Paribas improved its stance on the firm as reported earnings surpassed prior targets. This combination spurred renewed buying interest, driving the equity higher in recent trading sessions.

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• Wall St falls at open as Alphabet results reignite AI spending fears

  Investor sentiment turned negative across major exchanges following the tech giant's latest financial update. Market participants are growing increasingly anxious about the massive capital expenditures required to develop advanced technology, leading to an immediate pullback during the morning session.

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