Google dominates multiple industries, including search engines, YouTube, and cloud computing . However, its recent stock performance has been unusually weak compared to other major tech giants. The table below shows the YTD (year-to-date) and 1-year stock performance of S&P500, Nasdaq, and major Big Tech companies. Among companies that saw a decline, Amazon, Tesla, and Apple suffered due to their high exposure to China and the impact of Trump’s tariff policies. On the other hand, Google’s stock dropped in both YTD and 1-year metrics , making it one of the weakest performers among Big Tech. So, what’s causing this downward trend? 📉 Why Is Google’s Stock Underperforming? Several key factors are contributing to Google's weak stock performance: 1️⃣ Antitrust Lawsuits & Regulatory Risks Google holds around 90% of the global search engine market share , but its dominance has led to major antitrust lawsuits in the United States and the European Union . The U.S. Depart...