Alphabet

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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Google will restrict its AI chatbot Gemini from answering election-related questions in 2024. This comes amid the biggest global election year ever, with at least 64 countries holding elections.

Google says it will restrict Gemini's ability to answer election-related questions 'out of an abundance of caution'

Amazon

Alphabet has been struggling with issues that are getting it bad press, but its underlying business is still strong. Amazon's efficiency improvements are driving record free cash flow.

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Advanced Micro Devices

Schlumberger

It's almost never a bad idea to consider Wall Street's opinion of a given stock before investing. After all, that's what the firms pay their analysts to do: Form logical opinions based on data and insider knowledge.

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Apple

Tesla

As the calendar flipped its pages into 2024, the spotlight again illuminated the famed 'Magnificent Seven,' a cohort of tech titans whose every move resonates throughout the market. However, this year's narrative unfolded with a twist, casting shadows of uncertainty over the once-unrivaled dominance of these corporate giants.

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Microsoft

The AI invasion is upon us, making it a great time to consider the best AI stocks to buy. There are numerous players in the AI market, each wanting to get a piece of the pie.

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Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)-owned Google has implemented restrictions on its AI chatbot, Gemini, specifically for election-related inquiries, amid global elections and a push to mitigate misinformation risks. Announced via a blog post, this policy change is initially applied in India, with upcoming elections starting in April, reflecting Google's cautious stance on AI technology's role in sensitive areas.

Google chatbot barred from providing election responses

The cloud computing industry still has plenty of growth potential. The sector is projected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 16.40% from now until 2029.

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The stock market has continued to rally over the past year, with the S&P 500 posting fresh all-time highs. This rally in stocks has made it challenging for many investors to find undervalued blue-chip stocks.

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Salesforce

DoorDash

eBay

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Aside from the United States, national elections are set to be held in several large countries including South Africa and India, the world's largest democracy.

Google bans AI chatbot Gemini from answering election questions: ‘Try Google Search'

NVIDIA

Super Micro Computer

The S&P 500 has seen significant gains, particularly in the AI sector, and a pullback may be on the horizon. A pullback in the market is expected, with a potential 5-10% correction that could create buying opportunities. Nvidia may be the poster child of an AI market gone wild, but it's not alone, and many buying opportunities may materialize soon.

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Google on Tuesday announced it will begin restricting the types of election-related questions that users can ask its Gemini chatbot.

Google restricts election-related queries for its Gemini chatbot

Top-heavy markets are great when S&P 500 giants are going up. But they sting when these dominant stocks fall back to reality.

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Controversies aside, the core business is still solid and promising.

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Alteryx

Alibaba

Palantir Technologies

Baidu

An article in the Wall Street Journal from July 2023 indicated that the AI Cloud boom has created significant opportunities for multiple firms in their stocks. The thrust of the article was that Cloud providers largely remained incapable of supporting large AI applications.

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Alphabet stock is undervalued compared to its peers and presents an opportunity for investors. The company has strong financials with a large cash position and steady growth in margins and profitability. GOOG is the top pick among the Fab 5 stocks and has the potential for continued success in AI, search engine dominance, and advertising revenue.

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Perion Network

Fortinet

The tech sector offers many high-growth companies that have outperformed the market and rewarded long-term investors. However, the issue with consistent outperformance is that valuations can become frothy for new investors.

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A recent post on Reddit in r/stocks by user daynightcase, titled “AI Madness and Profitability,” sheds light on a unique perspective regarding the current surge in AI-related stocks.

Redditor Sees More Value In These AI Stocks Than Nvidia, AMD

The seven mega-cap tech stocks still seem to be less expensive than the rest of the market, compared with their averages over the past five years, J.P. Morgan wrote in a report.

Magnificent Seven Stocks Aren't Overvalued—Cyclicals Are, J.P. Morgan Says

Investors' concerns that the Magnificent Seven bubble may soon be about to burst could be completely unfounded, according to new analysis from JPMorgan, which argues the top-performing tech stocks are actually undervalued compared to rival stocks.

The ‘Magnificent Seven' stocks are actually undervalued vs. the rest of the market, JPMorgan says

Many of the Magnificent Seven stocks have soared in the triple digits over the past few years. This group of industry leaders has led gains in the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq.

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Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG , NASDAQ: GOOGL ) continues to command a huge share of the global digital ad market, while the company's cloud unit is growing rapidly, has become profitable, and should be boosted by the AI Revolution. Speaking of AI, Alphabet's technology in that area is strong, and the firm seems committed to quickly and fully remedying problems that recently surfaced with its AI offering.

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Alphabet, Apple, and Tesla have completely missed out on the 2024 market rally. Meanwhile, the other four "Magnificent Seven" stocks are showing no signs of slowing down.

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As an infrastructure play for the AI boom, Nvidia is posting tremendous growth. As a leading internet enterprise, Alphabet also boasts impressive AI capabilities.

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Adobe

CrowdStrike

Intel

Intuit

We all love – or at least marvel – at the stratospheric run of semiconductor giant Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA ) thanks to the artificial intelligence boon. But it also raises a question about underappreciated AI stocks to buy.

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