Google Parent Alphabet Q1 Revenue Rises 22%, as YouTube Ad Controversy Doesn’t Hamper Results

The YouTube ad boycott by several hundred advertisers over spots that appeared with objectionable content on the service didn’t hurt first-quarter earnings for parent company Alphabet. The internet giant reported $24.75 billion in revenue, up 22% year over year, and earnings per share of $7.73. That beat Wall Street expectations of $24.22 billion in revenue... Read more » Todd Spangler