Dow Falls 200 Points; Alphabet Posts Upbeat Q1 Results
1. Alphabet Inc. reported better-than-expected Q1 financial results. 2. Dividend increased by 5% to 21 cents per share. 3. Board authorized a $70 billion share repurchase plan. 4. Market indices, including the NASDAQ, experienced slight declines. 5. Consumer confidence decreased to 52.20 points in April.