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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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A month after losing a landmark antitrust case, Google will reportedly face another antitrust trial that targets its digital advertising business. In a trial set to begin Monday (Sept.

Antitrust Trial Targeting Google's Digital Ad Business to Begin Monday

ChatGPT looked to be gaining market share as a primary search engine option, a new survey suggests.

Google Is Losing Market Share to ChatGPT. What It Means for Alphabet.

NVIDIA

A rally in the AI market means many stocks are trading at premium prices. Nvidia remains a better bargain than rivals AMD and Intel.

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Yelp

For years, Yelp has complained about Google's practices, alleging that the tech giant placed its own products above competitors in Google search results.

Yelp vs. Google: An antitrust court fight plays out in San Francisco

Alphabet's Google faces trial in a second antitrust case next week where the U.S. Department of Justice will challenge how the search giant monetizes advertising through a system that prosecutors say harms news publishers.

US antitrust trial targets Google's digital ad business

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Now that its technology is showing it can work on city streets, Alphabet, which owns Waymo, plans to invest billions more.

Waymo Turns Toward Making Money as it Expands Driverless Car Business

Analysts at a top investment bank brought attention to the search giant's recent antitrust case defeat. They detailed several potential remedies that could be imposed by the government.

Why Alphabet Stock Flopped Today

Amazon

JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth expects tech giants — particularly members of the Magnificent Seven — to ramp up spending on capital expenditures (capex) in a big way.

Amazon, Google, Meta Bet Big On AI: Analyst Looks At Early Payoffs From GenAI Investments

Microsoft

The market has clearly rewarded investors who have invested heavily in high-growth stocks for most of recent history.

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JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth points out that this week's start of remedy proceedings between Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc GOOG GOOGL, and the Department of Justice (DOJ), will lead to a “range of potential negative outcomes.”

Google, DOJ Trial Drama To Hit Earnings By Up To 10%, Says JPMorgan: 'Status Quo Is No Longer Possible'

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our analyst ratings page.

Alphabet To $190? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Tuesday

Google stock could face a headline risk from a new antitrust trial starting in September involving advertising technology and the DoubleClick acquisition.

Will September Bring A Rebound In Google Stock Amid New Antitrust Trial?

Google Pay has introduced several new offerings via India's United Payments Interface (UPI). The tech giant announced the new features on its blog last week at the conclusion of the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, saying they would help “bring ease, convenience and simplicity to the way India interacts with payments and finance.

Google Expands Payments Partnership With India's UPI

Waymo is currently the only U.S. company providing robotaxi services. This gives the company a big first-mover advantage.

Prediction: Alphabet Will Be the Robotaxi Leader, Not Tesla

Alphabet has a near monopoly in a lucrative business with several segments experiencing meaningful tailwinds.

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The founders of internet search and digital advertising giant Google wrote in a 1998 paper that goals for online advertising "do not always correspond" to useful internet search results.

Does Google's monopoly impact search results? Tech titan faces reckoning

Broadcom

QUALCOMM

Market research firm IDC forecasts that AI spending will grow from $235 billion this year to $631 billion by 2028. Chipmakers Broadcom and Qualcomm stand to benefit from growing on-device processing needs and data center expansion.

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Netflix

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Walmart

JPMorgan, Netflix, and Walmart are the top performers YTD among clients' top 12 holdings, while Microsoft, Amazon, and Nasdaq 100 underperform the S&P 500. Any international fund or ETF that doesn't have a US component (ex-US) is seeing single-digit returns, but the last 30 to 60 days, perhaps due to the weaker dollar, the asset class is starting to stir.

Top 10 Holdings And How The S&P 500 Sectors Performed During The 2019 Rate Cuts

Alibaba

Before bargain hunting, it's crucial to grasp what makes a stock undervalued.

3 Undervalued Stocks That Could Have 25% Upside This Year, Or More

Nvidia is currently worth $2.9 trillion, but Amazon and Alphabet could exceed that figure by 2029. Amazon is the market leader in U.S. e-commerce and retail media advertising, and it's the largest public cloud.

Prediction: 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Will Be Worth More Than Nvidia by 2029

Buying $1,000 of this tech giant's stock on the worst possible day in 2014 -- and holding until now -- would have gotten you $5,310. A recent sell-off makes Alphabet more affordable at 23 times trailing earnings.

The Recent Tech Sell-Off Made This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock an Even Better Buy

Yelp is alleging unfair business practices after years of complaining about Google's practices with search and recommendations.

Google Sued by Yelp for Dominating Local Search Results

Apple

The market is underestimating the potential profit growth of Amazon Web Services. Alphabet's going to survive whatever the Department of Justice throws at it.

3 Incredible FAANG Stocks You'll Want to Consider Adding to Your Portfolio in September

Alphabet's business is doing very well (right now). Alphabet recently lost an antitrust suit due to its monopoly in search and advertising.

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