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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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In recent months, a select group of companies collectively known as the ‘Magnificent Seven' has wielded influence over the stock market. These companies have found themselves in the spotlight once again amidst a thriving stock market, marked by record highs in key indices such as the S&P 500 and Dow.

The Magnificent Seven: Stock market leaders thrive in 2024

Google was founded in 1998 and went public in 2004. In the 1990s, Yahoo was the top search engine measured by market share.

Will AI Hurt Alphabet's Stock?

"Magnificent Seven" stocks have led indexes higher since the start of the new bull market. These industry leaders have many attributes, including significant competitive advantages.

2 "Magnificent Seven" Stocks With Rock-Solid Moats to Buy Now

Between Tepper's and Soros' hedge funds, six of the "Magnificent Seven" stocks are covered. Tepper and Soros both own only two of these seven, though.

Billionaires David Tepper and George Soros Both Own These "Magnificent Seven" Stocks. Should You?

Alphabet's Waymo division won approval from the California Public Utilities Commission to expand service to parts of L.A. and the Bay Area.

Waymo approved by regulator to expand robotaxi service in Los Angeles, San Francisco Peninsula

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Discovering technological innovations and finding industry leaders can help investors outperform the stock market. This strategy worked well for investors who focused on companies with exposure to artificial intelligence.

3 Cloud Computing Titans That Will Lead the Digital Era

A U.S. judge on Friday ruled that Alphabet's Google must face advertisers' proposed class action lawsuit claiming that it monopolizes the ad exchange market, allowing a case to proceed.

US judge says Google must fact some advertisers' antitrust claims, dismisses others

The California Public Utilities Commission approved a proposal from Alphabet's Waymo to expand its fared, completely driverless robotaxi services to Los Angeles and some cities near San Francisco, effective on Friday.

California approves Waymo robotaxi services in LA, SF neighboring cities

Jack Krawczyk, Google's Gemini product lead, has gone dark on some of his social media profiles after facing an abundance of online harassment.

Google Gemini product lead retreats from social media after troubled AI product launch led to harassment

Google is in a tough spot following public AI snafus. There's a growing chorus of voices calling for Pichai to step aside.

There are growing calls for Google CEO Sundar Pichai to step down

The Alphabet story is showing cracks. Shares are flat this year, trailing the 8% gain for the Nasdaq Composite, and the 42% rise for digital advertising rival Meta Platforms.

Google Faces an AI Threat. It Might Be Time to Worry.

A partnership could thwart Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's plan to "own the next computational platform for AR, VR and mixed reality," according to the report.

Mark Zuckerberg spurned Google's virtual reality headset partnership: report

Meta Platforms decided against a partnership with Alphabet to use Google's Android XR platform for its mixed reality Quest headsets, The Information reported on Friday.

Meta rebuffed Google proposal for virtual reality tie-up, The Information reports

If you're worried big-cap tech stocks are in a bubble, don't be. That's the message from legendary hedge fund manager Ray Dalio.

Top Hedge Fund Manager Says Two Magnificent 7 Stocks Are 'Cheap'

Experts weigh whether backlash against Google over its "woke" artificial intelligence tool, Gemini, can be likened to the revolt against Anheuser-Busch's Bud Light brand.

Is the Gemini fallout a 'Bud Light moment' for Google?

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With markets hitting new highs, it's getting harder to find must-buy stocks. Already, the market has been in a bull run since October 2022.

3 Must-Buy Stocks for Immediate Investment Success

The "Magnificent Seven" are a group of industry-leading stocks that have soared in recent times. Despite the gains, one of these stocks remains dirt cheap.

This Stock Is the Cheapest of the "Magnificent Seven" -- Should It Be Your Top Buy?

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KeyBanc analysts see a 52% upside for AMD stock as demand for data center AI chips heats up. Wolfe Research sees a 29% upside for shares of Alphabet as AI plays a bigger role in driving advertising revenue.

2 AI Stocks With 29% or More Upside, According to These Wall Street Analysts

Analysts at BMO Capital believe Alphabet is the company best positioned to benefit from generative AI. Alphabet is applying an AI-based product development strategy to digital advertising and cloud computing.

The Best Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy in 2024, According to Certain Wall Street Analysts -- No, It's Not Nvidia

Alphabet Inc's Google will enforce action against 10 companies for not paying a service fee for the usage of its app store platform, including potentially de-listing their apps, the tech giant said on Friday.

Google to enforce action against 10 apps in India for not paying service fee

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Wall Street loves a good story, as evidenced by the recent focus on a group of stocks called the “GRANOLAS.” These are a group of 11 European stocks that have led Europe's stock markets higher.

‘GRANOLAS' vs. the Magnificent Seven: Which should you dig into now?

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Investing in quantum computing stocks is a journey into the qubit-driven revolution, promising unprecedented speed and efficiency in computing. This promising yet speculative investing realm encompasses a technology that could potentially impact multiple tech verticals.

The Quantum Leap: 3 Stocks Pioneering the Computing Revolution

In addition, the Competition Bureau is looking into Google's potential predatory pricing, according to The Journal, which is a strategy often deployed to weaken rivals by establishing extremely low prices.

Google ‘predatory' advertising practices probe expanded by Canada antitrust watchdog

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Cloudflare

Cybersecurity stocks had a rough week after Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW ) reported significant growth deceleration. Total billings are expected to range from 2% to 4% in the fiscal third quarter of 2024, and a sudden shift in strategy didn't do the corporation any favors.

3 Cybersecurity Stocks That Will Keep Climbing the Growth Ladder

Billionaire Ray Dalio, founder of hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, said the Magnificent Seven stocks are a "bit frothy but not in a full-on bubble," with Alphabet and Meta Platforms still "somewhat cheap" and Tesla "somewhat expensive."

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