Alphabet‘s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) stock is up 4% in Wednesday’s session, moving from $305.46 to $317 as investors cheer the latest geographic expansion of Waymo’s autonomous ride-hailing service. That gain outpaced the broader Communication Services sector, which rose 1.47% on the day, signaling that today’s move is driven by stock-specific momentum rather than a broad sector lift. ... Alphabet Climbs 4% on Waymo’s Nashville Expansion: The Self-Driving Bet Is Starting to Pay Off