The stock markets have been volatile over the last few months due to record-high inflation figures, aggressive interest rate hikes by the Fed, and the Russia-Ukraine crisis. The global technology giant posted mixed results in the first quarter of 2022, with earnings missing the street estimates but revenues being in line. Its Google advertising segment, which contributes more than 80% of the top line, reported growth in each of the four metrics:  paid clicks, cost-per-click, impressions, and cost-per-impression.