Alphabet shares soar 8% after Google gets favorable antitrust ruling in landmark case

1. Alphabet shares surged 8% after winning antitrust ruling against forced breakup. 2. Judge spared Google from spinning off Chrome and Android, maintaining its market presence. 3. Apple shares also rose, benefiting from Google's default search engine deal. 4. Critics believe the ruling reinforces Google's monopolistic power without significant repercussions. 5. Google focuses on AI developments post-ruling while regulators consider next steps.