Alex and Morgan kick off today’s Tech Article Report with a quick snapshot of the markets—Dow Jones and S&P 500 both posted solid gains, while Bitcoin slipped modestly. The national weather summary shows clear skies for much of the Midwest and East Coast, with storms still lingering out West. After the quick rundown, the hosts turn to the day’s two headline stories: Alphabet’s blockbuster earnings and the uneasy trade peace between the U.S. and China.

Alphabet’s $102 Billion Quarter and AI Surge

Alphabet’s third-quarter report blew past Wall Street’s expectations, with revenue topping $102 billion, largely fueled by Google Cloud and a strong rebound in YouTube ad sales. The compan ...