Alphabet Earnings Disappoint, Tech Stocks Fall
Investors reacted to Alphabet and Microsoft earnings reports, with Nasdaq futures slumping after Google's results disappointed. Reports describe a sell-off in Alphabet stock dragging down tech and AI shares. Markets also watched comments on AI and interest rates.
Context
Context: Alphabet is Google's parent company, and its earnings are closely watched because big tech firms are spending heavily on AI. Weak results from one giant often move the wider market, including index funds that many Indian investors hold.
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