Alphabet’s cloud unit revenue surged 63% to $20 billion, exceeding estimates and driven by strong enterprise spending on AI infrastructure. The company’s overall revenue also beat expectations, with its cloud backlog nearly doubling. This performance highlights Alphabet’s significant gains in the competitive AI market, bolstered by its Gemini models and a key partnership with Apple.
Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise following chip rally, oil slips
Asian stocks climbed as investors favored semiconductor shares due to AI demand. Oil prices declined as energy supply disruption fears eased. South Korea’s Kospi index