Google parent Alphabet posted fourth-quarter revenue that missed analysts’ expectations as growth in its cloud business slowed. The shares fell more than 8%. Sales, excluding partner payouts, were $81.6 billion, Alphabet said Tuesday in a statement. Analysts had projected $82.8 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The company also projected $75 billion in 2025 capital expenditures, far exceeding the $57.9 billion that analysts expected, related to a buildout of data centers and infrastructure for artificial intelligence. That led to a more than 6% boost in Broadcom shares.

For reaction and analysis just after earnings crossed, hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec spoke with Bloomberg Intelligence senior technology analyst Mandeep Singh and Bloomberg Technology co-host Caroline Hyde.

Google parent Alphabet posted fourth-quarter revenue that missed analysts&rsquo; expectations as growth in its cloud business slowed. The shares fell more than 8%. Sales, excluding partner payouts, were $81.6 billion, Alphabet said Tuesday in a statement. Analysts had projected $82.8 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The company also projected $75 billion in 2025 capital expenditures, far exceeding the $57.9 billion that analysts expected, related to a buildout of data centers and infrastructure for artificial intelligence. That led to a more than 6% boost in Broadcom shares.
For reaction and analysis just after earnings crossed, hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec spoke with Bloomberg Intelligence senior technology analyst Mandeep Singh and Bloomberg Technology co-host Caroline Hyde.

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