India, June 29 -- Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) shares rose 3.7% to $350.24 as the Google parent company officially debuted in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Replacing Verizon Communications, the addition expands the index's exposure to AI, cloud computing, and digital advertising. Alphabet replaced Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ), removing the Dow's last remaining dedicated telecommunications utility carrier.

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Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) shares climbed 3.7% to approximately $350.24 on Monday, June 29, 2026, as the tech giant officially debuted as a member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA).

The inclusion represents a monumental shift for the 142-year-old benchmark index, trading traditional telec...