Could gold reach $10,000 an ounce?
Alphabet (Google) stock reaching $500 is considered a feasible high-end target by some analysts, provided the company successfully scales its high-growth segments. A primary driver for this growth is Waymo, its autonomous driving division, which has significantly increased its paid ride volume. If Google continues to scale its AI technologies, cloud services, and autonomous transport market share, proponents argue that the stock's valuation could expand to meet this level. However, stock performance remains volatile and dependent on broader market conditions and the company's ability to maintain its competitive edge in AI against rivals.