Alphabet

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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Amazon

Microsoft

The major cloud companies have a significant advantage due to their existing infrastructure. Few companies can afford the mass quantities of AI chips.

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Google parent Alphabet's trial on antitrust charges around its advertising technology will be decided by a judge rather than a jury. Judge Leonie Brinkema ruled Friday (June 7) after Alphabet paid the federal government an amount covering the damages eight federal government agencies alleged that they suffered because of Google's actions — $2.

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Intuitive Surgical

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Best Buy

The FCC's Cyber Trust Mark program — which does not have an official launch date yet — is intended to protect personal smart devices and has commitments from Amazon, Best Buy and Google. A 'U.S. Cyber Trust Mark' shield logo emblazoned with a QR code will allow consumers to scan and receive detailed, up-to-date security information about smart devices, including doorbell cameras, voice-activated speakers, baby monitors, TVs, kitchen appliances, thermostats and fitness trackers.

Amazon, Best Buy, Google may soon sell home smart devices, from door cams to TVs, speakers and appliances, with 'hacker-safe' label

Friday's ruling means Google will face a non-jury trial in the lawsuit, which seeks primarily to break up its digital advertising business to allow for more competition.

Google dodges jury trial over alleged advertising dominance — here's why

Colgate-Palmolive

Costco

PepsiCo

Visa

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Apple

CrowdStrike

Chevron

Lockheed Martin

Newmont Mining

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Alphabet's Google will not face a jury trial over its alleged digital advertising dominance after the company wrote a check to the United States to cover monetary damages, a federal judge ruled on Friday.

Judge rules Google will not face jury trial in US digital ads case

Dell Technologies

Micron Technology

NVIDIA

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Generative AI is a game-changing technology for both companies. Alphabet is in control of its large language model, which is an advantage.

Here's Why Alphabet Is a Much Better Buy Than Microsoft Right Now

Google parent Alphabet's shares have jumped 21.6% since February, outperforming the S&P 500. The company's cloud business, Google Cloud, is experiencing strong growth and improved profitability. With the global cloud computing market expected to reach $1.44 trillion by 2029, Alphabet has significant growth potential.

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Advanced Micro Devices

ASML Hld

Broadcom

Palantir Technologies

Technologies with the power to change the world come along every so often. Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most powerful world-changing technologies of the past several decades, and perhaps ever.

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Banks say growing reliance on Big Tech for AI carries new risks

Microsoft, Nvidia, and Apple now account for some 20% of the S&P 500. It's now much harder than ever to make the argument that the winner's circle is sufficiently diversified.

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Google parent company Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) has appointed its new finance chief after nearly a year-long search. Taking over the role of chief financial officer is Anat Ashkenazi, who joins the company from drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co (NYSE:LLY).

Google parent Alphabet taps Eli Lilly exec as new CFO

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Anat Ashkenazi, Alphabet's incoming CFO, has been running the books at Eli Lilly during a period of historic growth. Eli Lilly has emerged as the most valuable drugmaker in the world on the back of weight loss drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound.

Alphabet's new CFO was in the middle of the GLP-1 boom. Now she's onto generative AI

Tech firm earlier committed to storing less data about individuals in response to privacy concerns

Google to start permanently deleting users' location history

Officials are concerned that tech giants such as Microsoft, OpenAI, Google, Amazon and chipmaker Nvidia have relied on their deep pockets to wield massive influence over the burgeoning sector.

DOJ to scrutinize Big Tech's AI dominance ‘with urgency,' antitrust chief says

Will Alphabet's 2022 acquisition of cybersecurity firm Mandiant turn out to be a home run for Google stock, like YouTube, or less of a game-changer?

How Mandiant Deal Turbocharged Google's Cybersecurity Push

Google and parent company Alphabet Inc. have a new chief financial officer coming on board, and she might make some investor-friendly moves.

Why Google's latest big hire could help Alphabet's stock

HubSpot

Tech stocks have been outperforming the stock market for several years. Many of the S&P 500's top companies operate in this industry and have been a boon for the index.

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AI firms scrutinised over regulations that oversee fair competition and aim to prevent monopolies

Microsoft, OpenAI and Nvidia investigated over possible breach of antitrust laws

American Express

Caterpillar

Chipotle

Cintas Corp

Deckers Outdoor

Walmart

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AbbVie

JPMorgan Chase & Co

Coca-Cola

UnitedHealth Group

Exxon Mobil

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