Google parent Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) reported first quarter results that easily beat expectations, led by ...

Alphabet's results are helping to boost shares of other companies that are heavily reliant on advertising revenue. For instance, within social media, Meta shares are up about 4% in Thursday's extended ...

Analysts expect to see growth on both the top and bottom lines when Alphabet reports earnings later on Thursday. The FactSet consensus calls for $2.01 in earnings per share, up from $1.89 a year ...