Google Parent Alphabet Posts Disappointing Q4 Profit: Here’s Why

Google Parent Alphabet Posts Disappointing Q4 Profit: Here’s Why

Google’s parent company Alphabet on Thursday posted lower profit and a small revenue increase for last year’s fourth quarter, as a decline in online ad spending and competition from rivals weigh on the search giant. While overall revenue grew, advertising revenue fell by nearly 4 percent and revenue at YouTube declined 8 percent year-over-year. That … Read more