Cracks Behind Google's Earnings: What to Worry About for Meta and Apple This Week

Alphabet (Google) posted better-than-expected earnings last week, but the stock failed to capitalize on the initial 4% surge, closing only 1.7% higher. While the tech giant reported impressive figures, its advertising business showed signs of fragility, with increased tariffs set to take effect in Q2 and massive investments in AI despite a slowing ads and cloud business amid uncertainty. Investors should be cautious as Meta and Apple report their earnings this week, as further cracks may surface. Here's why.