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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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Shares of Alphabet Inc   (NASDAQ:GOOGL) are pulling back sharply after the Big Tech powerhouse and Google parent's  fourth-quarter earnings report.

Alphabet Stock Dips After Ad Revenue Falls Short

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Nvidia's stock soared nearly 240% last year, making it an expensive option for investing in AI. However, Alphabet is a far cheaper option with solid prospects in AI.

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Microsoft

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOGL) have sharply rallied in the trailing twelve months but a Morgan Stanley analyst is convinced both still have significant room to the upside.

Morgan Stanley raises Microsoft, Google stock price targets after earnings

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Google's layoffs already impacted its culture. Now they're affecting its bottom line.

Its shares have slipped, but Alphabet, the parent of Google and YouTube, saw several price-target increases after earnings.

Alphabet Stock's a ‘Bargain' in the Magnificent Seven, Says Analyst

Stock futures were mixed in premarket trading Wednesday as Google-parent Alphabet's shares tumbled in early trading following a good—but not quite good enough—quarterly earnings report.

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Nvidia's hardware model will eventually lead to a drop in demand. Alphabet's subscription model is far more sustainable.

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Alphabet and Meta Platforms are benefiting from a recovering ad market. UiPath is a great AI investment that's fairly priced.

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Bill Ackman's Pershing Square loaded up on Alphabet stock in 2023. Ackman cited Alphabet's underappreciated AI upside as the reason.

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Tech giants on Tuesday talked up how customers are lapping up their generative AI-powered products, but mounting costs of developing the cutting-edge features irked investors hoping for a big boost to sales from the new technology.

Investors punish Microsoft, Alphabet as AI returns fall short of lofty expectations

Oracle

Oracle's stock has more than doubled over the past five years. Oracle's recent growth is largely driven by its cloud-based expansion.

Will Oracle Be Worth More Than Alphabet by 2030?

This fantastic growth stock is already outperforming the market in early 2024.

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Alphabet shares slid close to 6% in premarket trading Wednesday. The losses came after the Google owner posted earnings for the last three months of 2023.

$110 billion set to be wiped off Alphabet's valuation after Google owner's advertising revenues disappoint

Although Alphabet's advertising revenue came up short of analyst estimates, it still grew quite well. In the meantime, a couple of the company's non-advertising businesses are experiencing robust growth.

I'll Buy This "Disappointing" Alphabet Stock Any Day of the Week

Microsoft and Google delivered solid corporate earnings on Tuesday as the tech giants said demand for artificial intelligence services stoked revenue.

Microsoft, Google ride AI wave as revenues surge

Google parent Alphabet on Tuesday credited artificial intelligence with helping boost profits in the final quarter of last year.

Google says AI helped it beat profit expectations

Shares of Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL) dropped in after-hours trading after the company reported its fourth-quarter earnings. In the company's post-earnings conference call, company executives focused on generative AI, subscriptions, cloud, and the company's investments for growth.

4 Key Takeaways from Google-Parent Alphabet's Earnings Call

Investors were left wanting more from Microsoft and Alphabet after recent rallies lifted their stock prices to all-time highs.

Wall Street punishes Alphabet and Microsoft despite earnings beats after stocks hit record

For Alphabet, the artificial intelligence (AI) boon has helped boost subscriptions. But advertising sales for the parent company of Google, having fallen just short of expectations despite surging 11%, were in focus.

AI Helps Lift Alphabet's Subscriptions 5x Higher Than 2019's Levels

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

AI-related companies lost $190 billion in stock market value late on Tuesday after Microsoft , Alphabet and Advanced Micro Devices delivered quarterly results that failed to impress investors who had sent their stocks soaring.

AI companies lose $190 billion in market cap after Alphabet and Microsoft report

The tech giant beat revenue predictions for the last quarter of 2023 but failed to deliver on predicted advertising revenue

Advertising slump sinks Google investor confidence despite overall high revenue

Google-parent Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) posted better-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter but ad revenues didn't grow at a fast enough pace. The company's shares fell sharply in after-hours trading.

Alphabet Q4 Earnings Top Expectations But Google Ad Revenue Disappoints; Stock Tumbles

Google spent billions on severance last year after laying off thousands of workers. Alphabet's Q4 earnings said severance and related costs were $2.1 billion for 2023.

Google spent $2.1 billion on layoffs last year

Alphabet has faced tough competition for ad budgets from other online platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Amazon, alongside mixed economic signals in the US.

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