On late Monday, September 2, 2025, a judge ruled that Alphabet’s (GOOG) Google will not need to divest the dominant Chrome browser.
GOOG stock jumped by nearly 7% in after-hours trade. The judge, however, ruled that Chrome will need to share more of its online search data with competitors. The decision is a decisive win for both Alphabet and for consumers.
Competitors will have search data that will help serve consumers with better results. It should also help with advertising revenue. That would help alternative search sites and browsers. This includes DuckDuckGo, Firefox, and the Brave browser.
Kraft Heinz (KHC) disappointed shareholder Warren Buffett after announcing a stock split. The firm decided to split into two new companies. It said that it would maintain the competitiveness of the units by letting them scale. Buffett, however, voiced disapproval. He owns it through Berkshire Hathaway, which holds a 27.5% stake. Buffett said that "it certainly didn't turn out to be a brilliant idea to put them together, but I don't think taking them apart will fix it."
Constellation Brands (STZ) dropped sharply by 6.6% on Monday. The beverage firm forecasts FY 2026 earnings per share of $10.77 - $11.07. This is down from a previous estimate of $12.07 - $12.37.
The warning hurt Molson Coors (TAP), Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD), and Boston Beer (SAM).
