Google Stock Holds Strong Despite Earnings Miss As AI and Automation Fuel Growth
- Google parent Alphabet's shares have gained 58% in 2023 despite October earnings miss
- Stock near 139.42 buy point in a cup with handle base
- Stepped up AI and automation efforts in digital ads business in December
- Launched newest advanced AI product Gemini in December
- Revenue growth over past 7 quarters ranged between 1-23%; earnings per share up last 2 quarters