Alphabet set for new high on first quarter earnings beat and maiden dividend
Shares in Alphabet (GOOG:NASDAQ) are set to open at a new all-time high after the Google parent reported strong double-digit first quarter revenue growth, and bested Wall Street profit estimates. The internet search giant also announced it would pay its first ever dividend.
Pre-market data has the shares surging 12% to $176, taking year to date gains to 25% and pushing the company's market cap...