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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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South Korea's presidential office said nations had agreed to prioritize AI safety, innovation and inclusivity.

Google, Meta, OpenAI pledge to develop AI safely at global summit

Amgen

Amazon

MercadoLibre

PepsiCo

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

Walmart

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Apple

A slew of major tech companies including Microsoft, Amazon, and OpenAI, on Tuesday agreed to a landmark international agreement on artificial intelligence safety at the Seoul AI Safety Summit.

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SoundHound AI Inc

Seth Klarman's Baupost Group has delivered market-beating returns by finding value where others don't. The firm recently started a new position in SoundHound AI, a fast-growing provider of AI voice assistance.

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Advanced Micro Devices

Emergent BioSolutions

Impinj

Tencent Holdings Limited

The stock market continues to prove its resilience despite concerns over persistent inflation. A lot of that resilience is attributable to strong earnings reports overall.

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AeroVironment

Deere & Company

Alphabet is finding new ways to grow.  Deere is still on track to deliver excellent results amid a cyclical slowdown.

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Now that it is reasserting its dominance in AI, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG ; NASDAQ: GOOGL ) stock looks like a definite buy. Alphabet stock is currently at an all-time high, up nearly 30% so far this year.

GOOG Alert: Buy Alphabet Stock for Explosive AI Growth

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — World leaders are expected to adopt a new agreement on artificial intelligence when they gather virtually Tuesday to discuss AI's potential risks but also ways to promote its benefits and innovation.

New global agreement on AI expected to be adopted at virtual South Korea, U.K.-hosted summit

Broadcom

Chipotle

CrowdStrike

Duolingo

HubSpot

The latest CPI report indicated that inflation is once again cooling. CPI only increased by 3.4% year-over-year and was up by 0.3% in April.

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ARM Holdings PLC

Voice-enabled ordering will soon be the standard at quick-service restaurants, and SoundHound AI is a leader in the space. Alphabet is remaking itself around AI technology.

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Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG , GOOGL ) stock remains an interesting investment opportunity in 2024, despite facing headwinds and competition. The company's strong fundamentals, diverse revenue streams, and investments in AI position Alphabet stock for continued growth in the years ahead.

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The concerns are reportedly centered on underwater fiber-optic cables in the Pacific Ocean that are partially owned by the Big Tech firms and used to maintain the flow of data from the US to Asia.

Google, Meta warned that undersea internet cables at risk for Chinese espionage: report

Google is ramping up its AI offensive. But will the tech giant's strategy pay off amid intensifying rivalry with OpenAI?

Google's AI Push: Will It Pay Off As OpenAI Rivalry Heats Up?

Chevron

NVIDIA

Visa

Investing in blue-chip stocks is always a good idea. They might not show an immediate upside but do have the potential to navigate through the market turmoil and come out strong.

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IonQ

Quantum Computing

Rigetti Computing

If you're searching for cheap quantum computing stocks to invest in for early next year, there are a few companies worth watching. I expect these companies to perform well throughout 2024 due to their continued development and the gradual roll-out of their development road maps.

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Alphabet-owned Google will invest a further 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) into the expansion of its data centre campus in Finland to drive its artificial intelligence (AI) business growth in Europe, it said in a statement on Monday.

Google invests 1 billion euros in Finnish data centre to drive AI growth

Tesla

As we approach the midpoint of 2024, it's an opportune moment to revisit the performance of the "Magnificent Seven" tech giants and their evolving market narratives.

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Google has rebounded after initial AI missteps, but it is no longer a deep discount at its current price. The biggest threat to Google is generative AI technology from OpenAI and Microsoft, which could replace valuable searches on Google. Google's Search and Cloud segments are reporting accelerating growth, indicating that AI is boosting revenue or at least not impacting the business negatively.

Google: An Undeniable Leader In AI

Alphabet's market cap eclipsed $2 trillion following an encouraging earnings report. Despite entrance into the exclusive club, Alphabet stock still looks cheap compared to its megacap peers.

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AI Overviews, announced this week, are the culmination of a long line of products dedicated to keeping you on Google.com

Google remains focused on its long quest for your eyeballs

Alphabet introduced a number of new AI products and features at its recent developer conference. AI-powered search could be a huge opportunity for the company.

Alphabet Goes All In on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Is It Time to Go All In on the Stock?

monday.com

CrowdStrike is set to capitalize on huge growth in the cybersecurity market. Monday.com's workplace dominance is starting to hit its stride.

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Layoffs are becoming more common, especially in big tech. Elon Musk has been in the spotlight for laying people off at his companies, including laying off 80% of the Twitter staff.

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Crown Castle International

Cisco Systems

One notable name has become the dividend stock of the cloud. This tower company generates high dividend returns as a real estate investment trust.

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Amazon.com's profitability has soared, and there's tons of growth potential on both sides of its business. Alphabet has a profitable and dominant core business and massive growth potential in cloud services.

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