Google posts record profit again on advertising surge

Microsoft also beats Wall St expectations as demand soared for cloud-based services from businesses adopting hybrid work models

Google's advertising revenue rose 41% to $53.1bn (€45.8bn) during the third quarter. 

Google owner Alphabet today beat expectations for third-quarter revenue, a positive sign that its advertising business is overcoming new limits on tracking mobile users.

Through its search engine, YouTube video service and partnerships across the Web, Google sells more internet ads than any other company.