Alphabet jumps 3% as search, advertising units show resilient growth
1. GOOGL's stock surged 3% due to strong earnings and growth. 2. Earnings per share reached $2.81, surpassing analysts' expectations. 3. Advertising revenue grew 8.5%, signaling solid business performance. 4. AI tool user base expanded significantly, indicating potential monetization upside. 5. Macro uncertainties exist, but analysts remain positive on GOOGL's outlook.