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DeepMind Technologies Limited is a British artificial intelligence company founded in September 2010.  Acquired by Google in 2014, the company has created a neural network that learns how to play video games in a fashion similar to that of humans, as well as a Neural Turing machine, or a neural network that may be able to access an external memory like a conventional Turing machine, resulting in a computer that mimics the short-term memory of the human brain.

DeepMind

YouTube is an American video-sharing website headquartered in San Bruno, California. The service was created by three former PayPal employees—Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim—in February 2005. Google bought the site in November 2006 for US$1.65 billion; YouTube now operates as one of Google's subsidiaries.

YouTube

Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google, based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open source software and designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. In addition, Google has further developed Android TV for televisions, Android Auto for cars, and Wear OS for wrist watches, each with a specialized user interface. Variants of Android are also used on game consoles, digital cameras, PCs and other electronics.

Android

Nest Labs is a home automation producer of programmable, self-learning, sensor-driven, Wi-Fi-enabled thermostats, smoke detectors, security cameras, and other security systems. It introduced the Nest Learning Thermostat in 2011 as its first product. The Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detector was then introduced in October 2013. After the acquisition of Dropcam, the rebranded Nest Cam was introduced in June 2015. Finally, in July 2016, the Nest Cam Outdoor was released.

Nest Labs

Boston Dynamics is an American engineering and robotics design company founded in 1992 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Japanese conglomerate SoftBank Group. Boston Dynamics is best known for the development of BigDog, a quadruped robot designed for the U.S. military with funding from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and DI-Guy, software for realistic human simulation. Early in the company's history, it worked with the American Systems Corporation under a contract from the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) to replace naval training videos for aircraft launch operations with interactive 3D computer simulations featuring DI-Guy characters. The company is a pioneer in the field of robotics and it is one of the most advanced in its domain. Marc Raibert is the company's president and project manager. He spun the company off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1992.

Boston Dynamics

Alphabet, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in software, health care, transportation, and other technologies. It operates through the following segments: Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets. The Google Services segment includes products and services such as ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Google Maps, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. The Google Cloud segment refers to infrastructure and platform services, collaboration tools, and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment relates to the sale of healthcare-related services and internet services. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on October 2, 2015 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

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Alphabet addresses revenue challenges, bets big on AI innovation

Alphabet navigated revenue challenges in Q4 2022, emphasizing AI opportunities and cost efficiency. The company is focused on innovation, cost reengineering, and sustainable growth across its divisions. Strategic investments in AI, hardware, and Other Bets are key priorities.

Alphabet excels in Q1 with strong Search and Cloud performance

Alphabet's Q1 performance reflects strength in Search, Cloud, and YouTube segments, with a focus on AI and innovation.
Challenges include economic headwinds, expense management, and profitability in Other Bets segment.
Opportunities for growth lie in AI development, Shorts monetization, and evolving partnerships for sustainable growth.
Alphabet emphasizes innovation, user value, and expense optimization to drive long-term profitability and growth.

Alphabet (GOOG) reports strong Q2 earnings driven by Search and Cloud innovation

Alphabet's Q2 performance reflects revenue growth and operational efficiency improvements. The company's focus on innovation in AI and cloud services positions it well for future growth. Challenges in the Other Bets segment and infrastructure investments require strategic management.

Alphabet (GOOG) reports robust Q3 performance amidst AI-driven innovations

Alphabet's Q3 performance showcased strong revenue growth, driven by key segments like Search, YouTube, and Cloud, supported by AI advancements and hardware innovations.
While facing challenges related to geopolitical impacts on advertising and margin concerns, Alphabet's strategic strengths in AI integration, responsible deployment, and diversified revenue streams position it well for future growth.
Opportunities in leveraging AI for advertising efficiency, expanding AI-driven capabilities, and navigating privacy regulations present avenues for Alphabet to drive innovation, revenue growth, and market leadership.
With a focus on customer adoption, technological advancements, and strategic partnerships, Alphabet remains poised to capitalize on its strengths, address challenges, and seize opportunities for sustainable growth.

Alphabet posts strong Q4 earnings driven by AI and cloud growth

Alphabet's Q4 performance reflects robust revenue growth, profitability, and strategic focus on AI, subscriptions, and cloud services.
Strengths in Google Services and YouTube ads underscore revenue diversification and innovation, while challenges in Other Bets and rising costs warrant attention.
Opportunities abound in AI-driven growth, product expansion, and infrastructure investments, positioning Alphabet for continued success and market leadership.

Alphabet (GOOG) reports robust Q1 earnings, eyes $100B YouTube and Cloud run rate

Alphabet's Q1 2024 earnings call highlighted strong revenue growth, AI leadership, and innovation in Search, YouTube, and Cloud. Despite facing challenges in cost management and Cloud adoption, the company is leveraging its strengths in AI and efficiency to drive positive user engagement and monetization. With a focus on research and innovation, Alphabet is well-positioned for future growth and opportunities.

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Alphabet (GOOGL) shares soared on Friday morning, launching the company into the tiny group of companies worth more than $2 trillion.

Alphabet Reclaims Spot in $2 Trillion Market Cap Club

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Google parent Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)'s first quarter earnings have further showcased the company's position as a leading AI beneficiary, analysts at Wedbush believe. The analysts raised their target price from $175 to $205 on improved revenue and operating income estimates.

Google parent Alphabet's position as AI leader highlighted by Q1 results

Tech company's shares rise as it plans to reward investors after strong quarterly results

Google parent Alphabet hits $2tn valuation as it announces first dividend

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Stock prices for Alphabet and Microsoft rose 12% and 4% respectively after the companies reported better-than-expected quarterly results Thursday.

Alphabet And Microsoft Stocks Pop After Beating Q1 Targets

Stock prices for Alphabet and Microsoft both rose after the companies reported better than expected quarterly results Thursday. Notably Meta Platforms stock stumbled as the company announced plans for an AI investment surge, noted.

Alphabet And Microsoft Beat Targets, Stock Prices Pop 12% And 4%

Alphabet shares shot up Friday after the company posted better-than-expected first-quarter results and greenlit its first-ever dividend along with a $70 billion buyback.

Alphabet soars 10% on strong earnings, first-ever dividend, $70 billion buyback

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After a calamitous week, United States equities seem to be back on the rise. As of the end of equities trading on Tuesday, S&P 500 has risen 2.1% for the current week, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq has risen more than 2.7%.

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Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG , NASDAQ: GOOGL ) is in the spotlight today after reporting its quarterly results. Driven by the artificial intelligence (AI) frenzy, the company announced its first-ever quarterly dividend of 20 cents per share, payable to shareholders of record as of June 10.

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Alphabet breached the $2 trillion market value mark for the first time since November 2021 on Friday, as investors cheered the Google parent announcing its first-ever dividend and a $70 billion stock buyback.

Google parent Alphabet reclaims spot in $2 trillion valuation club

Alphabet Inc. NASDAQ: GOOGL got a much-needed win from its first-quarter earnings report. Shares of GOOGL stock are up more than 11% in pre-market trading after the tech giant announced its first-ever dividend and expanded its share buyback program to $70 billion.

Alphabet Changes the Narrative with Its First-Ever Dividend

Google And Meta Earnings. PCE Report In Line With Expectations. Amazon And Apple Earnings Next Week.

Google And Microsoft To The Rescue

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With the S&P 500 index, and equities in general, having had their worst run of red days so far this year, almost every stock has seen losses in recent weeks. This includes names of all sizes, and from across all industries; as the reason for the dip, a surprise jump in inflation is effectively bad for everyone.

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Alphabet Inc.'s stock could see its second-best single-day performance in history on Friday, following an earnings report that drew effusive praise from analysts.

Alphabet showed perfection, and that could drive the stock's best day in 9 years

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), the parent company of and indeed better known as Google, made a splash at the stock market's close on April 25 with a most impressive earnings report for the first quarter of 2024.

Google stock set for massive gains as it readies first dividend payment

Chip stocks like Nvidia, Arm Holdings and AMD climbed in premarket trading on Friday after tech titans Alphabet and Microsoft posted stellar earnings and hailed the opportunities of artificial intelligence, a sign Big Tech's hefty bets on AI are starting to pay off and that the costly AI arms race will continue as firms vow to keep spending.

Chip Stocks Boom As Google And Microsoft's Big Bets On AI Start Paying Off

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General Motors

Artificial intelligence (AI) has captured investors' attention for over one year now. Today, everyone understands its disruptive force and potential to contribute trillions of dollars to the world economy.

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Americans' average hourly earnings rose 0.6% more than inflation between March 2023 and March 2024. Since the Consumer Price Index climbed 3.5% year-over-year (YOY) last month, we can infer that Americans' actual average wage increased 4.1% YOY in March.

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Palantir Technologies

Snowflake

Investing in machine learning (ML) stocks presents an enticing opportunity for outsized returns, potentially tripling your investment by 2030. Machine learning, a cutting-edge subset of artificial intelligence, is rapidly transforming industries.

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Alphabet just reported blowout first-quarter earnings that sent the Google owner's stock soaring. The results are very welcome news for CEO Sundar Pichai.

Sundar Pichai just showed the doubters he's the wartime general Google needs

Microsoft and Alphabet's CEOs both called out their use of Nvidia chips in earnings calls.

Nvidia Stock Rises. What Microsoft and Google CEOs Said About Its Chips.

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL), helped by strong earnings, will pass the $2 trillion market cap at the opening of trading.

Alphabet Joins $2 Trillion Club

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SoFi Technologies

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Alphabet shares surged in Friday's premarket after a blowout earnings report for the Google owner. Microsoft racked up more modest gains after doubling down on its AI spending spree.

Alphabet stock surges 11% on blowout earnings and first dividend for Google owner

Google's strong Q1 earnings resulted in a 12% increase in share price after-hours. The tech company beat Q1 estimates with strong results in digital advertising and Cloud, leading to a sequential revenue acceleration and expanding free cash flow margins. Google's free cash flow strength has led to the announcement of a cash dividend, making the stock attractive to more investors.

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