Global tech stocks stage tentative recovery after Meta rout

Tech stocks staged a tentative rebound across financial markets on Friday as stellar results from Amazon (.AMZN) convinced traders not to give up on a sector weakened by a global monetary tightening cycle and the historic crash of Facebook owner Meta.

Google propels record Alphabet revenue, driving shares up 8%

Google parent Alphabet Inc (GOOGL.O) reported record quarterly sales that topped expectations on Tuesday, as its internet advertising business surged on consumers using Google search as they shopped online and advertisers upping their marketing budgets.

UBS books best annual profit since 2006, sets loftier goals

UBS (UBSG.S) on Tuesday reported its best annual profit since the global financial crisis, emboldening it to hike share buybacks and set more ambitious profit goals as it banks that more digital products will result in hefty cost-savings.