Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again.\u00a0In 2009, a “Double Down” signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia.\u00a0For the first time in years, that same “Total Conviction” signal is flashing for a company 1\/100th the size of Nvidia.\u00a0Continue \u00bb<\/a> <\/p>\n That same dynamic may play out again, as the highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) of the start-up Anthropic could be right around the corner. <\/p>\n The Anthropic IPO could happen as soon as September, according to The Wall Street Journal. And with a reported 14% stake in Anthropic, Alphabet is a strategic investor in Anthropic that will be rooting for its success as much as anyone. <\/p>\n As SpaceX has shown, however, Anthropic could have a bumpy ride out of the gate. The SpaceX stock price has been on a wild ride since it went public, trading in a range between $104.83 and $225.64. <\/p>\n The markets may be still trying to figure out how to value SpaceX, but Alphabet already has a track record of success and reliability. While it may no longer be a monster growth stock, it’s still setting itself up to be a leader in AI, which can add plenty of fuel for the stock price to still outperform the broader markets over the next several years. And with its $94.1 billion worth of SpaceX shares<\/a>, Alphabet can benefit from SpaceX’s success without being reliant on it. That same type of situation could also unfold with Anthropic. <\/p>\n A dominant cloud business with a side of Anthropic <\/p>\n Anthropic has plenty of promise, running what’s widely considered to be one of the most advanced AI models, Claude. That dominant position is helping it steadily increase its revenue; according to a CNBC report, Anthropic was expected to generate $10.9 billion in sales in the second quarter of 2026, which would be the company’s first profitable quarter and\u00a0top its 2025 full-year sales. <\/p>\n Story Continues <\/p>\n That said, if Anthropic trades similarly to SpaceX, there could be plenty of volatility early on. That’s why investors who understand Anthropic’s potential but are more risk-averse may want to consider owning Alphabet as an indirect way to invest in Anthropic. <\/p>\n With Alphabet, you get a lot for your money. It has the third-largest global market share\u00a0in\u00a0cloud computing (as of May) and, in its 2026 second-quarter earnings report, reported that its cloud revenue grew 82% year over year to $24.8 billion. It also has YouTube, which hauled in $11 billion in ad revenue in the second quarter, and owns the most popular search engine in the world. On top of all that, it also owns that 14% stake in Anthropic. <\/p>\n Should you buy stock in Alphabet right now? <\/p>\n Before you buy stock in\u00a0Alphabet, consider this: <\/p>\n The Motley Fool\u00a0Stock Advisor\u00a0analyst team just identified what they believe are the\u00a010 best stocks<\/a>\u00a0for investors to buy now\u2026 and\u00a0Alphabet\u00a0wasn’t one of them.\u00a0The 10 stocks that made the cut are built for long-term growth and could produce monster returns in the coming years. <\/p>\n Consider when\u00a0Netflix\u00a0made this list on December 17, 2004… if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation,\u00a0you’d have $400,209!*\u00a0Or\u00a0when\u00a0Nvidia\u00a0made this list on April 15, 2005… if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation,\u00a0you’d have $1,375,393!* <\/p>\n That performance is why people listen. With a track record of\u00a0beating the S&P 500 by 4x,\u00a0Stock Advisor\u00a0offers a distinct advantage. Don’t miss the latest top 10 list, available with\u00a0Stock Advisor, and join an investing community built for the long haul. <\/p>\n See the 10 stocks \u00bb<\/a> <\/p>\n *Stock Advisor returns as of August 13, 2026. <\/p>\n Jack Delaney<\/a> has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/a> Image source: Getty Images. The benefit of investing in established companies <\/p>\n