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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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Verizon

Dow Jones leader Verizon and Magnificent Seven member Google stock are approaching buy points in today's stock market.

Dow Jones Giant Verizon, Google Stock Near New Buy Points

Apple

Why is the EU probing Big Tech under the Digital Markets Act?

Google could be moving too slowly integrating chatbot artificial intelligence technology into internet search queries, cautioned a Mizuho Securities analyst.

Analyst Frets: Google Not 'All In' On Generative AI Chatbot Search

If the Big Tech firms are found to have violated the Digital Markets Act, EU regulators can impose fines of up to 10% of their global revenue.

Apple, Google, Meta face EU probe for potential violations of sweeping Digital Markets Act

The inquiries signal the bloc's intention to tightly enforce sweeping new competition rules that took effect this month.

E.U. Takes Aim at Alphabet, Apple and Meta in Wide-Ranging Investigations

Apple, Meta and Google's parent company are being investigated by the European Union under new laws designed to clamp down on the market power of the world's tech giants.

Apple, Meta and Google parent company investigated by EU

Technology groups face hefty fines if they are found guilty of breaching Digital Markets Act

EU investigates Apple, Meta and Google owner Alphabet under new tech law

What's the collective noun for investigations on Big Tech? Because the European Union has just announced a pile of probes on gatekeepers designated under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

Apple, Google and Meta face first formal investigations under EU's DMA

The EU on Monday hit Apple, Google parent Alphabet and Meta with the first ever probes under a mammoth digital law, which could lead to big fines against the US giants.

EU probes Apple, Google, Meta under new digital law

European Union just launched an investigation into Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META), Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOGL), and Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL). Shares of all three are in the red at writing.

Apple, Google, Meta under investigation by the European Union

It's the latest salvo against Big Tech as global regulatory pressures build.

Apple, Meta, Alphabet Probed Under New EU Law Where Fines Can Top 10% of Revenue

Amazon

It's a four-day week for markets, even if both the Fed's favorite inflation gauge and comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell are coming on that Friday break.

Big tech companies could drive the S&P 500 to 6,000 this year or crash it to 4,500, says Goldman Sachs.

LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators opened investigations into Apple, Google and Meta on Monday, in the first cases under a sweeping new law designed to stop Big Tech companies from cornering digital markets that took effect earlier this month.

Europe opens probe into Apple, Google and Meta

Google will continue to defend the way it complies with the Digital Markets Act in the coming months, the Alphabet unit said on Monday, after EU antitrust regulators started an investigation into potential breaches of the EU tech rules.

Google says will defend its DMA compliance in coming months

EU launches probe into Meta, Apple and Alphabet under sweeping new tech law

EU antitrust regulators on Monday opened their first investigations under the Digital Markets Act into Apple , Alphabet's Google and Meta Platforms for potential breaches of the landmark EU tech rules.

EU to investigate Apple, Google, Meta for potential Digital Markets Act breaches

Gartner expects that generative AI will cause search engine traffic to plunge over the next two years. This could be horrible news for Google parent Alphabet, which derives much of its revenue from search.

Gartner Predicts a 25% Search Traffic Decline by 2026. Should Investors Avoid Google Stock Like the Plague?

Advanced Micro Devices

Dell Technologies

NVIDIA

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is captivating investors' attention in a way we haven't witnessed since the advent of the internet. Customizable rack server specialist Super Micro Computer was sent to the chopping block in the fourth quarter by three top-tier billionaire investors.

Forget Super Micro Computer: Billionaires Are Selling It and Buying These 6 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Instead

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Black Diamond Therapeutics

Dream Finders Homes

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Hexcel

Iovance Biotherapeutics

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The rate of rise for big-cap tech stocks is slowing down or losing altitude, suggesting it may not be the best time to invest in them. The economy is growing, inflation is under control, and the Fed is committed to cutting rates, creating opportunities in other sectors. Areas such as housing, biotech and MedTech stocks, and the aviation industry may offer better investment opportunities.

Rise Of The Rest, Look Past Mega Caps, And Invest Elsewhere

Alphabet generates a huge amount of cash. Its Gemini AI model appears to be gaining traction in the marketplace.

This Is the Next "Magnificent Seven" Stock to Pay a Dividend (and It Could Be the Biggest of the Bunch)

Big Tech is facing its biggest challenge in decades as antitrust regulators on both sides of the Atlantic crack down on alleged anti-competitive practices that could result in break-up orders to Apple and Alphabet's Google, a first for the industry.

Google, Apple breakups on the agenda as global regulators target tech

The “Magnificent 7” refers to the group of the U.S. tech giants, including Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN ), Meta (NASDAQ: META ), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA ). All have seen their market caps increase recently as Big Tech continues to dominate the U.S. stock market's landscape.

Steer Clear: 3 Magnificent 7 Stocks That Aren't So Magnificent After All

Shares of Alphabet jumped nearly 5% following reports that Apple was considering using Google's Gemini AI engine for the iPhone. The role of AI in Google's business has raised eyebrows, with questions surrounding Gemini's impact on Google's advertising business. Google has introduced new AI offerings, including the Gemini Advanced subscription service, and is investing in AI startups to counter rivals.

Google: Future Focus On AI Possibilities

Tepper's Appaloosa Management hedge fund owns five of the "Magnificent Seven" stocks. Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway portfolio owns only one but has indirect positions in two others.

Here Are the Only "Magnificent Seven" Stocks Billionaires Warren Buffett and David Tepper Both Own

Apple, Google and Meta are set to face the EU's wrath next week as Brussels prepares to hit the tech giants with probes into potential violations of a landmark law, sources close to the matter said Friday.

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