US Top News and Analysis | Alphabet first-quarter results likely to show continued growth, boosted by cloud AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Alphabet posted strong first‑quarter 2026 results, posting revenue of $109.9 billion—beating analysts’ $107.2 billion estimate—and earnings per share of $5.11. Growth was driven by Google Cloud, which generated $20.0 billion in revenue, up 63% year‑over‑year, and became the company’s primary AI‑driven growth engine. The firm raised its full‑year capital‑expenditure outlook to $180‑$190 billion (up from $175‑$185 billion) and indicated 2027 cap‑ex will “significantly increase.” Alphabet’s net income rose 81% to $62.6 billion, while advertising revenue reached $77.3 billion, up 15.5% YoY. YouTube ad sales fell slightly short of expectations at $9.88 billion, but subscription revenue is gaining momentum. Other bets, including Waymo, contributed $411 million, and the company continued to invest heavily in AI infrastructure to meet rising demand. Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/29/alphabet-googl-q1-2026-earnings.html #Alphabet #GoogleCloud #SundarPichai #Intersect #Nasdaq