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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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Bill Ackman initiated a position in this AI leader in early 2023, and it's now his top position. Nearly every Wall Street analyst who covers the stock recommends it as a buy or a strong buy.

Billionaire Bill Ackman Owns $1.8 Billion of This AI Stock -- and 38 Wall Street Analysts Recommend Buying It Right Now

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Google's financial results show strong revenue growth and increased margins, leading to impressive net income expansion. Google's core businesses, such as Google Search and YouTube, continue to experience revenue growth, while Google Cloud sees significant growth in the cloud market. Despite competition, Google's dominant technology assets and focus on shareholder returns make it a valuable investment.

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Alphabet Inc's Waymo said on Friday it had applied to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to extend its driverless deployment service to include Los Angeles.

Waymo seeks to extend driverless deployment service to Los Angeles

A pair of scientists at Google's artificial intelligence subsidiary DeepMind is in talks with investors to form an AI startup in Paris, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the conversations.

Google DeepMind scientists in talks to leave and form AI startup - Bloomberg News

Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOGL) is the riskiest stock among its large-cap internet peers, says Mark Mahaney. He's a senior analyst at Evercore ISI.

Google stock is the ‘riskiest' among its large-cap internet peers: Mark Mahaney

Google stock joins 25 other names on this screen for Warren Buffett stocks based on the strategy of Berkshire's CEO.

Only One Magnificent Seven Giant Makes This Screen Of Warren Buffett Stocks

Googlers are fighting back against the company after years of being treated like "family." The search giant will cut more jobs in 2024 after cutting 12,000 last year.

Googlers are realizing layoffs are 'just business' — and they're starting to fight back

Amazon

Duolingo

Wayfair

Furniture e-commerce company Wayfair announced plans Friday morning to cut 13% of its workforce, amid a string of corporate layoffs this year at Google, Amazon, Discord and Duolingo, as businesses look to “rightsize” their workforces and cut costs, following up on a parade of layoffs in 2022 and 2023.

Wayfair, Google, Amazon Duolingo Cut Hundreds Of Jobs: Here Are The 2024 Tech Layoffs

Chipotle

e.l.f. Beauty

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Nintendo

Palo Alto Networks

Gen Z consists of individuals born between 1997 and 2012. Many articles have depicted this group's potential to pursue new trends and lifestyles, similar to how many articles have emerged about Generation Alpha.

Gen Z Goldmine: 7 Stocks Tapping into the Next Generation's Spending Power

Quantum Computing

Honeywell

If you're searching from quantum computing stocks to add to your portfolio, look no further. With disruptive trends in high-tech such as generative artificial intelligence (AI) demanding increased efficiency and speed, quantum computing has become the next hot term investors are talking about with the potential to catalyze the next technological revolution.

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Celsius Holdings

Some investors want to beat the market instead of accumulating shares of an index fund. These investors often prioritize top-rated growth stocks that show compelling financials and tremendous potential.

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Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG , NASDAQ: GOOGL ), a dominant force in the technology sector, boasts a substantial market presence in search via the company's core Google Search and YouTube businesses. With robust earnings growth and a 150% surge in GOOG stock over the past five years, the company's strategic investments in research and development, along with AI advancements like Gemini, position it for sustained growth.

Alphabet Outlook: My GOOG Stock Forecast for 2024

Google, owned by Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG), has started the construction of a new £789 million (US$1 billion) data centre in the UK, as announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The facility will be situated on a 33-acre site in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, which Google acquired in October 2020.

Google to build billion-dollar UK data centre

Advanced Micro Devices

NVIDIA

Tech stocks saw high volatility throughout 2023 but are entering the new year on a high note. The future of the economy looks promising, with inflation cooling and, hopefully, interest rates coming down.

3 Tech Stocks Set to Redefine Wealth by 2025

Alphabet-owned Google said on Thursday it would invest $1 billion in a data centre in the United Kingdom, which would expand the company's presence in the key market.

Google to invest $1 billion in UK data centre

Google-parent Alphabet plans to cut more jobs in 2024 as it shifts resources to artificial intelligence-related projects the company told employees in an internal memo.

More Cost Cutting At Google Ahead Of Earnings

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has warned employees that more layoffs are in store at the search engine giant as it focused on new priorities, including artificial intelligence.

Google CEO warns of more layoffs

Google is planning additional job cuts this year, as the firm pivots further into fast-growing areas such as artificial intelligence (AI).

Google CEO Warns Staff of More Job Cuts, Says Company to Unveil AI Goals This Week

The memo Google CEO Sundar Pichai sent to his workforce on Wednesday was titled "2024 priorities and the year ahead."

Google CEO Sundar Pichar says more layoffs needed in 2024 to reach ‘ambitious goals'

YouTube layoffs are coming for Alphabet's (NASDAQ:GOOGL, NASDAQ:GOOG) as the Google parent company continues a recent series of job cuts! The YouTube layoffs have roughly 100 workers losing their jobs as the business undergoes a restructuring.

YouTube Layoffs 2024: What to Know About the Latest YouTube Job Cuts

This time last year, Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai wrote to staff on the company's blog, telling them that some 12,000 ‘Googlers' would lose their jobs.

Google CEO warns of more layoffs in 2024

Navigation applications, such as Google Maps , have been asked by Paris's public transport authority to restrict suggested routes to the ones prepared for travellers during the 2024 Olympic Games, the body's chief executive said.

Google Maps and other apps asked to restrict route options during Paris Games

NEW DELHI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #GlobalExpansion--Google Pay India signs MoU with NPCI International for global expansion of UPI.

Google Pay India signs MoU with NPCI International for Global Expansion of UPI

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The Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector index could deliver another stellar year after 2023's impressive gains. Alphabet's growth is set to accelerate in 2024 thanks to stronger digital ad spending.

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