Group 1 - The Cash Flow Kingdom Income Portfolio aims to achieve an overall yield in the range of 7% to 10% by combining various income streams for a steady payout [1] - The portfolio's price may fluctuate, but the income stream remains consistent, indicating a focus on stability in income generation [1] - The portfolio includes access to a leader's personal income portfolio targeting a yield of over 6%, along with community features and performance transparency [1] Group 2 - Jonathan Weber has been active in the stock market and as a freelance analyst, focusing primarily on value and income stocks since 2014 [2]

Most companies would make a big deal if they found an extra $8 billion in their couch cushions. Google is not one of those companies.Tucked away at the bottom of Google's earnings' release Thursday is this note bit of accountantspeak: "OI&E of $11.2 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2025 included an $8.0 billion unrealized gain on our non-marketable equity securities related to our investment in a private company." Translated: We invest in private companies and one of them is worth a lot more n ...

Alphabet (GOOGL) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.81 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.02 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.89 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 39.11%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this internet search leader would post earnings of $2.12 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.15, delivering a surprise of 1.42%.Over the last four quarters, the ...

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.81 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.02 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.89 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 39.11%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $2.12 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.15, delivering a surprise of 1.42%.Over the last four quarters, the company has ...

Analyst's Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of GOOGL either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Google parent Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG , NASDAQ: GOOGL ) reported Q1 earnings after the bell with a report that showed continued operation ...

A Waymo rider-only robotaxi is seen during a test ride in San Francisco, California, U.S., December 9, 2022.Alphabet reported Thursday that Waymo, its autonomous vehicle unit, is now delivering more than 250,000 paid robotaxi rides per week in the U.S.CEO Sundar Pichai said Waymo has options in terms of "business models across geographies," and the robotaxi company is building partnerships with ride-hailing app Uber, automakers and operations and maintenance businesses that tend to its vehicle fleets."We ca ...

Analyst's Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of AMZN, GOOGL, GOOG, META either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. I'm a full time value investor and writer who enjoys using classical value ratios to pick my portfolio. Long-term focused o ...

Core Insights - Alphabet, Google's parent company, announced a $70 billion share buyback and exceeded quarterly revenue expectations, driven by growth in its digital advertising sector [1][4]. Group 1: Financial Performance - Total revenue for the first quarter reached $90.23 billion, surpassing analysts' average estimate of $89.12 billion [5]. - Revenue from Google's primary advertising business, which constitutes approximately 75% of total revenue, increased by 8.5% to $66.89 billion, although this was a deceleration from the previous quarter's 10.6% growth [3][6]. - Google Cloud's revenue grew by 28% to $12.26 billion, down from a 30.1% increase in the prior quarter, with analysts expecting $12.27 billion [3]. Group 2: Market Context - Despite concerns over President Trump's trade policy potentially leading to an economic downturn and affecting advertising spending, the digital ad market remained resilient in the first quarter [2].

Google parent Alphabet said it would buy back $70 billion worth of shares and increase its dividend by 5% as it reported first-quarter earnings above Wall Street expectations on Thursday. Shares jumped 4% in extended trading, adding about $75 billion to the company's market value.Alphabet beat quarterly revenue estimates, benefiting from steady growth in its digital advertising business, which helped offset muted growth at its cloud computing unit. 3M BEATS FIRST-QUARTER ESTIMATES, FLAGS POTENTIAL TARIFF HI ...

Q1 2025 Earnings April 24, 2025 Q1 2025 Earnings Note About Forward-Looking Statements and Non-GAAP Financial Measures This presentation may contain forward-looking statements regarding our business, operations, and financial performance. Such statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially. Please refer to our Forms 10-K and 10-Q, including the risk factors. We undertake no obligation to update any ...