Citi Maintains Buy Rating on Alphabet as Apple Integrates Gemini Model into Its Intelligence Strategy
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 13 2026
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Source: aastocks
AI Cooperation Agreement: Apple and Google have entered a multi-year agreement for AI collaboration, where Apple's platforms, including Siri, will integrate Google's AI technology.
Google's AI Leadership: Citi research highlights Google's strong position in AI, citing the capabilities of its Gemini model and its advanced computational infrastructure.
Employment Data: The ADP Employment Change for December in the U.S. reported an increase of 41K jobs, surpassing the previous decline of 32K, though slightly below the forecast of 47K.
Investment Outlook: Citi maintains a Buy rating on Alphabet (GOOGL.US) as one of its top internet sector picks, setting a target price of USD 350.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
