Can Google Keep This Up?
Alphabet, Google's parent company, reported $110 billion in first-quarter revenue, driven in part by rising demand for AI computing. The Slate Money hosts questioned whether this growth is sustainable amid shifts in the digital information economy. They also discussed Bill Ackman's failed IPO attempt and the cultural impact of corporate merchandise like Palantir's chore coat.
- ▪Alphabet reported $110 billion in revenue for the first quarter of 2026.
- ▪The earnings surge is partly attributed to increased computing demands from the AI boom.
- ▪Bill Ackman's latest attempt to launch a closed-end fund was unsuccessful.
- ▪Palantir has released a branded chore coat as part of its corporate merchandise line.
- ▪The podcast also critiqued corporate retreats, citing the Plex's ill-fated Survivor-themed event.
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Slate Money May 02, 20265:00 AM Google Gets Its Bag Alphabet reports staggering Q1 earnings, Bill Ackman’s IPO is a bust, and Palintir is selling a branded but stylish chorecoat. Copy Link Share Share <div class="slate-megaphone__slot"></div> View Transcript Advertisement Listen & Subscribe Choose your preferred player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music TuneIn Pocket Casts RSS Feed For questions about subscriptions or your Slate Plus feed, check our FAQ. <p class="slate-notification--error podcast-how-to-listen__notification">Please enable javascript to get your Slate Plus feeds.</p> All Slate Plus Podcasts Get Your Slate Plus Podcast If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support. Thanks! Check your phone for a link to finish setting up your feed.
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