Google parent announces first-ever dividend; beats on sales, profit; shares soar
Technology
25 April 2024, 6:55 pm 1 minute
Reuters was first to report on Google-parent Alphabet declaring its first ever quarterly dividend and announcing a massive $70 billion buyback which sent its shares to a record high when markets opened the next day.
Market Impact
Alphabet’s after-hours share surge of nearly 16% following the report increased its stock market value by about $300 billion to over $2 trillion.
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Topics of Interest: Technology
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Sectors: Technology
Regions: Americas
Countries: United States
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