Alphabet Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results with Accelerating Cloud Growth
Alphabet (GOOGL) surged 10.06% following its Q1 2026 results, which exceeded expectations with a 22% revenue increase and 81% jump in EPS. The stock's performance was driven by strong growth in Google Cloud and Search, though increased capital spending for AI infrastructure raised concerns. The broader market saw gains, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rising, but some tech stocks like Microsoft and Meta declined.
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