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Sign InAlphabet's Class C shares (GOOG) saw a notable rebound following the European Union's regulatory approval for its significant $32 billion acquisition of cybersecurity firm Wiz. This approval removes a key antitrust hurdle, boosting investor confidence. Concurrently, Alphabet successfully raised $31.51 billion through a global bond issuance. This included a rare £1 billion 100-year sterling bond, providing substantial capital for future initiatives. However, the tech giant also faces a new challenge as the European Publishers Council filed an antitrust complaint regarding Google's "AI Overviews." The complaint alleges unauthorized use of content without fair compensation, introducing a fresh regulatory scrutiny point. Despite this, the positive developments surrounding the acquisition and capital raise have largely driven the recent stock performance.