Daily Rewind: Google’s profit take a hit
Google’s profit took a major hit last quarter after the company was fined by European regulators. Here’s what you should know:
- Google’s parent company Alphabet reported a drop in profits last quarter. The hit was due in part to a record $2.74 billion fine from EU regulators. Google was punished for pushing users to its online shopping platform over competitors.
- It’s not all bad news: Google reported a 21% increase in sales, thanks to a surge in video and mobile ads.
- Shares of Alphabet were down 3% in after hours trading Monday following the earnings results.
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