The Economic Times

Goog stock: Alphabet Q4 earnings beat expectations lifts Google stock, driven by search, ads, and cloud growth

Google's parent company, Alphabet, reported strong fourth-quarter earnings. Revenue surpassed expectations, driven by growth in Search, Ads, and Cloud services. While operating income saw a slight miss due to increased costs and investments, the company announced significant capital expenditure plans for 2025 and 2026. This signals a major focus on scaling AI infrastructure and data centers for future growth.