Alphabet's stock climbed 10% on Thursday and 34% in April, its best month since 2004; Meta's stock plunged 8.5% on Thursday, its steepest drop since October (Annie Palmer/CNBC)
Alphabet's stock rose 10% on Thursday, contributing to a 34% gain in April, its best monthly performance since 2004, while Meta's shares dropped 8.5% on the same day, marking its steepest single-day decline since October. The contrasting movements reflect divergent investor reactions to recent developments at the two tech giants. Market analysts are attributing the shifts to company-specific factors, though broader tech sector trends may also be influencing sentiment.
- ▪Alphabet's stock increased by 10% on Thursday, helping it achieve a 34% gain for April, its strongest month since 2004.
- ▪Meta's stock fell 8.5% on Thursday, representing its sharpest drop since October.
- ▪FCC Chairman Brendan Carr stated there was no external pressure influencing the agency's early review of ABC's broadcast licenses.
- ▪The RSF Press Freedom Index has reached a 25-year low, with over half of the world's countries rated as having 'difficult' or 'very serious' press freedom conditions.
- ▪Digital Content Next filed an amicus brief supporting Amazon in its lawsuit against Perplexity, arguing that AI agents' unregulated use of news content threatens publishers.
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About This Page This is a Techmeme archive page. It shows how the site appeared at 6:40 PM ET, April 30, 2026. The most current version of the site as always is available at our home page. To view an earlier snapshot click here and then modify the date indicated. From Mediagazer Todd Spangler / Variety: FCC Chairman Brendan Carr says there was no “pressure from the outside” on the agency leading to an early review of ABC's TV broadcast licenses Reporters Without Borders: RSF Press Freedom Index hits a 25-year low: over 50% of the world's countries fall into the “difficult” or “very serious” categories; Norway holds the top spot Charlotte Tobitt / Press Gazette: Digital Content Next files an amicus brief in support of Amazon's Perplexity lawsuit, saying AI agents' unregulated access to…
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