Alphabet Inc and its Google unit on Tuesday reported higher-than-expected fourth-quarter sales as the search-engine giant’s internet advertising and cloud computing businesses benefitted over the holiday season from the growing surge in online shopping. The company’s third straight quarter of record sales reflects the growth of ad-laden Google services such as internet search, email, and YouTube video streaming since the coronavirus pandemic made hybrid work and e-commerce customary across much of the world. In the fourth quarter, internet search advertising … Continue reading Google (Alphabet) Q4 2021 Earnings Report
The company also announced a 20-for-1 stock split that will go into effect in July.