The Pandemic Isn’t Fueling Tech

 
 

With the 1Q21 earnings season coming to a close, we have a good view of how the world’s largest companies performed during the first three months of 2021. Impressive would be the word. Consider the following year-over-year revenue growth figures: 

  • Apple: 53%

  • Facebook: 48%

  • Amazon: 44%

  • Alphabet: 34%

  • Microsoft: 19%

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