Alphabet reports first-quarter earnings that exceed initial expectations and credits 'unique full-stack approach to AI' for growth

Alphabet, the parent company of Google and YouTube, reported its first-quarter earnings Thursday after market close, mostly exceeding initial revenue estimates, sending shares up 4%. Alphabet Inc., comprised of Google and a collective of companies called Other Bets, reported its first-quarter earnings results during a conference call on Thursday.Google CEO Sundar Pichai said in a statement that the company's "strong Q1 results, which reflect healthy growth and momentum across the business," reflect its "un ...