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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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Microsoft

Companies shelled out big bucks to appear during the most-watched media event of the year. Those on the cutting edge of AI are eager to get the word out about their products and services.

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ASML Hld

Despite the rise of ChatGPT, it is much too early to count out Alphabet. For all the focus on other semiconductor companies, ASML facilitates important AI chip advancements.

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IonQ

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Apple

Amazon

The Big tech mega-rally that doesn't appear to want to slow down any time soon is causing a major headache for short traders on the equity futures market. Investors use equity futures to lock in prices for buying or selling equity indices or stocks to hedge against potential price movements that would be unfavourable to their investment positions.

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A seasoned San Francisco cab driver might have avoided the intersection of Jackson Street and Grant Avenue, in the heart of the city's Chinatown on the first day of Chinese New Year.

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Alphabet stock investors are curious about the latest developments from the search engine giant.

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NVIDIA

Tesla

Artificial intelligence and the impact on capital expenditures going forward.

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General Motors

California lawmakers and labor unions rallied on Monday to call for laws to not allow autonomous trucks without human drivers, amid rising safety concerns after accidents involving self-driving taxis from General Motors and Alphabet.

California lawmakers call for stricter regulation of autonomous vehicles

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Cloudflare

Super Micro Computer

Broadcom

The stock market gives investors many choices. There are thousands of corporations offering their shares in the public markets.

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ServiceNow

Cloud computing has helped corporations increase productivity and reduce costs. Once a business uses cloud computing, it continues to pay annual fees to keep its digital infrastructure.

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There is good news for income-oriented investors — or anybody who owns any of the so-called Magnificent Seven tech stocks that have powered much of the S&P 500's gains over the past year.

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American Tower

ConocoPhillips

Phillips 66

Facebook's recently initiated dividend might be small for some investors, but it's massive for me. American Tower has delivered towering dividend growth since I bought shares.

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Google on Monday announced plans to help train people in Europe with skills in artificial intelligence, the latest tech giant to invest in preparing workers and economies amid the disruption brought on by technologies they are racing to develop.

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Tencent Holdings Limited

Last month, the writers at InvestorPlace.com and I recommended four stocks to buy for the coming “AI Wars.” Governments worldwide know that artificial intelligence has incredible potential, and everyone is racing to come out ahead.

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Pure Storage

High-profile tech companies, including Google and Pure Storage, have decided to conduct a fresh round of Bay Area job cuts that will affect hundreds of jobs in the region, state records show.

Pure Storage, Google trim Bay Area jobs in widening tech industry cuts

Advanced Micro Devices

Netflix

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T-Mobile US

In the dynamic stock market realm, tech stocks to buy have consistently been the beacon leading the charge for all-time highs, underpinning the sector's long-term growth potential. Despite the unsettling layoffs, this period harbors a silver lining for discerning investors.

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Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG , NASDAQ: GOOGL ) got off from its slump last year despite facing post-earnings challenges. Q4  ad sales rose to $65.5 billion, with overall revenue coming in at $86.3 billion.

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Bill Ackman and David Tepper run hedge funds that each own shares of the same AI company. This company has several advantages in the AI race.

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For more than a decade, investors have gravitated to the outperforming FAANG stocks. One exceptionally cheap FAANG stock has multiple operating segments that can deliver for investors.

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Google has pledged 25 million euros ($26.98 million) to help people in Europe learn to use artificial intelligence (AI).

Google pledges 25 million euros to boost AI skills in Europe

ARM Holdings PLC

Nintendo

Technology stocks continue to lead the market higher. Especially companies associated with artificial intelligence (AI).

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Nvidia is posting monster growth thanks to the AI boom. Alphabet has been working on AI initiatives for longer than most businesses.

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Kulicke & Soffa Industries

Google is integrating advanced AI features into Google One, and the Gemini chatbot will enhance many Google Cloud offerings. Despite not being a traditional AI company, Cloudflare plays the long game in support of the AI industry's evolution.

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