US tech giants' record quarter gives way to growth skepticism

Bloomberg2021-07-28

Investors show concern that leaps in revenue may slow down Companies have seen market values reach records in 2021 Three of the world's largest companies - Apple, Microsoft and Alphabet - on Tuesday ...

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