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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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Amazon

Europe's top court on Thursday backed Alphabet's Google, Amazon and Airbnb in their fight against an Italian rule requiring them to provide information on the companies.

EU court backs Google, Amazon, Airbnb in Italian rule dispute

Google said it will commit $2 billion in Malaysia and build its first data center and cloud region in the country. The AI boom has boosted demand for cloud computing services and data centers, as large amounts of data are required to train AI models and the cloud provides access to vast datasets.

Google to invest $2 billion in Malaysia and build data center to capture rising AI demand

Google will invest $2 billion in Malaysia to develop its first data centre and Google Cloud region in the country, the unit of Alphabet said on Thursday, the latest in a wave of expansion by global tech firms into Southeast Asia.

Google to invest $2 bln in data centre and cloud services in Malaysia

Google recently announced incredible new AI capabilities, including its personalized agent-like service named “Project Astra”, which opens up new and promising monetization opportunities. Meta is also moving in the agentic direction as its AI model evolves, with incredible deployment opportunities through its popular communication apps like WhatsApp and Instagram/ Facebook Messenger. While Meta stock is trading at a cheaper valuation multiple, Google is still the better investment.

AI Race, Google Is By Far A Much Better Investment Than Meta

Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc

Gigacloud Tech

NewLake Capital Partners, Inc.

NRG Energy

Sprouts Farmers Markets

SkyWest

Super Micro Computer

Taseko Mines

Tenet Healthcare

Weatherford International PLC

Quantitative investment analysis involves using computer processing power to analyze thousands of stocks and identify strong investment opportunities. Sector diversification is important to minimize risk and maximize returns, as different sectors perform differently in various market cycles.

Top Quant Stocks Across 11 Market Sectors With Steven Cress

Google recently unveiled its overhauled search engine that includes several features powered by artificial intelligence. One of those features, AI Overview, provides users with more direct answers to their queries.

Google's AI Overview: 'They might be cannibalizing their own revenue stream,' expert says

Spotify

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Match sues Google after being refused the same app-store treatment as Spotify

Alphabet Inc.'s GOOGL, -0.01% GOOG, -0.13% Google is shutting down the Stadia cloud-streaming gaming service in mid-January and refunding all Stadia purchases made through the Google Store and the Stadia store, the company said in a blog post Thursday.

Game over for Google Stadia

Duke Energy

Microsoft

Duke Energy on Wednesday announced agreements with Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Nucor to support carbon-free energy generation in response to growing data center demand.

Duke Energy signs agreements with Amazon, Google, Microsoft for clean energy supply

Google has been performing exceptionally well in recent quarters. The company has reported impressive earnings results last month and it appears that its growth story is far from over. At this stage, Google is an attractive growth play that has the potential to continue to generate excessive returns in the foreseeable future.

Google: Time To Be Greedy

NVIDIA

The Magnificent Seven stocks have a long history of outperforming the stock market. These stocks make up large portions of the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100.

If You Can Only Buy One Magnificent 7 Stock in May, It Better Be One of These 3 Names

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG , NASDAQ: GOOGL ) is among the most closely watched tech giants in the world. The company's social media presence has led to steady cash flow growth for investors.

Alphabet's Dividend Debut: Why GOOG Stock Is a Game-Changer for Tech Investors

Citigroup

The Oakmark Fund's Bill Nygren says investors can miss out by selling stocks during a bull market run-up. Lately he likes value-priced names such as Citigroup, APA, and General Motors.

Why This Legendary Value Manager Likes Alphabet and Citigroup Stock

HubSpot

HubSpot shares rose on Tuesday after CNBC's David Faber reported that Alphabet is in talks about an all-stock bid for the company. Reports of a potential deal surfaced in April, when Reuters published a story saying Alphabet was talking to advisers about making an offer for HubSpot.

HubSpot shares jump on talks of potential Google deal

CrowdStrike

The cybersecurity industry has a vast growth rate. Fortune Business Insights projects the industry will maintain a 13.8% compounded annual growth rate from now until 2030.

If You Can Only Buy One Cybersecurity Stock in May, It Better Be One of These 3 Names

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor

Netflix

Here are four top-performing liquid stocks, Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOSL), Alphabet (GOOGL), Netflix (NFLX) and Spotify (SPOT), which investors can add to their portfolio to boost returns.

4 Top-Performing Liquid Stocks to Strengthen Portfolio Returns

Adobe

Advanced Micro Devices

Arista Networks

MongoDB

When Will The AI Revolution Recognize Your Favorite AI Software Stock?

Banco de Chile

PulteGroup

Reliance Steel & Aluminum

Suzano S.A. - ADR

Reliance (RS), Suzano (SUZ), PulteGroup (PHM), Alphabet (GOOGL) and Banco de Chile (BCH) are some of the stocks with high ROE to profit from as markets exhibit whimsical patterns.

5 Stocks With High ROE to Profit as Markets Sway Whimsically

Apple

A U.S. lobby group representing tech giants Google, Amazon and Apple has asked India to rethink its proposed EU-like competition law, arguing regulations against data use and preferential treatment of partners could raise user costs, a letter shows.

Google, Amazon, Apple lobby group opposes India's EU-like antitrust proposal

The Nasdaq Composite has returned an average of 215% during bull markets since 1990. Alphabet outperformed the Nasdaq over the last five years, and strength in advertising and cloud computing could keep its stock ahead of the index during the next five years.

History Says the Nasdaq Could Soar: 2 Top Growth Stocks to Buy Now for the Bull Market

Google has reportedly shifted its focus from “moonshot” projects to core products like its search engine and artificial intelligence (AI) businesses. This change comes at a time of shrinking budgets and expanding chatter about AI, Bloomberg's Julia Love told Big Take podcast host Sarah Holder, according to a transcript posted by Bloomberg Monday (May 27).

Google Shifts Focus From ‘Moonshots' to Core Products

Argentina's President Javier Milei is set to meet with top-level executives from Google , Meta and Apple during a trip to the United States this week, his spokesman Manuel Adorni said on Monday.

Argentine President Milei to meet Apple, Google, Meta CEOs in US

After accounting for most of the market's gains in 2023, the so-called “Magnificent 7” mega-cap technology stocks cooled off in recent months. While some matched the 12% year-to-date gain in the benchmark S&P 500 index, they are no longer outperforming the way they did last year.

Wall Street Favorites: 3 Magnificent 7 Stocks With Strong Buy Ratings for May 2024

Alphabet has created millionaires with its impressive stock performance since 2004. Diversified mutual funds and ETFs can also build million-dollar portfolios with time and patience.

Could Alphabet Stock Help You Retire a Millionaire?

Ask Google if cats have been on the moon and it used to spit out a ranked list of websites so you could discover the answer for yourself.

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