Google's AI Investments Pay Off as Cloud and Ad Revenue Surge Past Expectations
Alphabet exceeds Q3 revenue forecasts with strong cloud growth and advertising performance, while boosting AI spending to $91-93B despite economic uncertainties.
Alphabet exceeds Q3 revenue forecasts with strong cloud growth and advertising performance, while boosting AI spending to $91-93B despite economic uncertainties.
Meta announces significantly higher 2026 expenses with $70-72B in 2025 capital expenditures as AI investments continue. Q3 revenue beats estimates at $51.2B despite $15.9B tax charge.
Microsoft spent $34.9B on AI infrastructure in Q1, beating estimates but worrying investors about costs. Azure grew 39% as cloud business booms despite spending concerns.
Starbucks (SBUX) reports 1% same-store sales growth after six straight quarters of decline. CEO Brian Niccol's "Back to Starbucks" strategy shows early signs of success with international markets leading recovery.
Uber is entering direct competition with Waymo by launching driverless rides in the San Francisco Bay Area next year, using Lucid Gravity SUVs equipped with Nuro's tech.
Etsy has a new CEO, Kruti Patel Goyal. Sales forecasts are muted, stock fell, and the company is focusing on AI to lift growth.