1. Booking outperforms competitors with strong financials and high profit margins; 2. Despite Airbnb's rise, Booking remains the most popular travel platform globally; 3. Booking's forward P/E ratio is attractive compared to the S&P 500, offering high annual EPS growth and sustainable dividends and share buybacks.

1. Alphabet's Q2 results showed strong revenue growth and expanded profit margins, despite a slight stock drop. 2. The company's focus on Search, Cloud, and AI initiatives positions it well for future growth. 3. Despite challenges, Alphabet's consistent growth and strategic investments make it an attractive investment option.