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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Novartis

Alphabet unit Isomorphic Labs, which uses AI to help discover new drugs, entered collaboration deals with Eli Lilly and Novartis.

Alphabet's Isomorphic Labs In Drug Discovery Deals With Eli Lilly, Novartis

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The Magnificent 7 stocks were market leaders in 2023 and have been long-time outperformers. Here's a closer look at the group of mega-cap stocks.

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Alphabet helped the NASDAQ recover after weakness in 2022. The company is poised for continued success because of its natural synergies with the fast-growing generative AI opportunity.

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Lowe's

S&P 500, Dow Jones, and NASDAQ all saw significant gains in 2023, despite worries about inflation, interest rates and escalating global tension. Defensive sectors underperformed while technology, communication, and consumer discretionary stocks rebounded.

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Trade Desk

Okay, so 2024 hasn't quite started the way that 2023 ended. Bulls were caught off guard but hey, that's what happens when the markets go up for nine straight weeks in a row.

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Alphabet shares rose in 2023 as it delivered stellar financial performance, such as Q3's 11% year-over-year revenue growth. Despite its success, potentially significant events in 2024 could mean a roller-coaster year for Alphabet's stock price.

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Super Micro Computer

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

Super Micro Computer is an alternative investment to Nvidia. Taiwan Semiconductor produces the chips found in many AI devices.

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Netflix

Averaging 12% returns will double your money by the end of this decade. Alphabet's share repurchases make it a solid bet to double.

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CRISPR Therapeutics

Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings

Teladoc

Some of these stocks already have delivered big gains, but still have plenty of room to run. Others, thanks to their game-changing technologies, could see their share prices take off at any moment.

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Google has begun limiting third-party cookies for some users of its Chrome web browser, a first step towards eventually abandoning the files that have raised privacy concerns.

Google Chrome restricts cookies in first step towards elimination

Google may lay off a large number of employees as it integrates AI and automation into its operations in 2024. AI is being used to enhance ad testing, audience segmentation, and predictive analytics for Google's advertising platforms. Google's revenue growth may slow down, but the company has opportunities to maximize shareholder value through efficient restructuring and automation.

Google: It Warrants A Large Allocation

Chipotle

Herbalife

Bill Ackman's calls for the removal of Harvard University President Claudine Gay were ripped straight out of a corporate raider's playbook.

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JPMorgan Chase & Co

Visa

Oracle

In an era where the market shifts at breakneck speed, millionaire-maker stocks can pop at any minute. Identifying potential investment avenues is critical to navigating a constantly changing landscape.

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Google's primary business is growing and experiencing secular tailwinds, allowing for improved profitability. The company's latest quarterly earnings showed solid revenue growth and profitability expansion. Google's dominance in digital advertising positions it well to benefit from the industry's expected growth, despite competition in cloud computing and AI.

Google: Time To Load Up (Upgrade)

Bill Ackman took a sizeable position in Alphabet stock in 2023. This may have raised some eyebrows after Alphabet stock cratered in 2022, and its core advertising business faced intense scrutiny.

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Each of the FAANG stocks outperformed the broader market by a wide margin over the past decade -- and in 2023. Improving macroeconomic conditions could propel Alphabet stock to new heights.

If I Could Buy Just 1 FAANG Stock in 2024, This Would Be It

During periods of market turbulence, investors often turn to the time-tested FAANG stocks. The five FAANG stocks dominate their respective industries and offer easily identifiable competitive advantages.

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Alphabet Inc's Google violated U.S. labor law by refusing to bargain with a union representing contract workers for YouTube Music, a federal agency has ruled.

Google must bargain with YouTube worker union, US labor board rules

The stocks of the “Magnificent Seven” group of big tech companies have fared poorly so far in 2024, but investors in their bonds seem unfazed.

Magnificent Seven's stocks start year on back foot, but investors are buying their bonds

Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)'s Google plans to reorganize much of its ad sales division that could involve laying off 30,000 employees as it leverages artificial intelligence (AI) for operational efficiency, The Information reported recently, citing a person familiar with the matter.   Google intends to consolidate staff, including through possible layoffs, by reassigning employees at its large customer sales unit who oversee relationships with major advertisers, the media outlet noted.

Google could cut 30,000 jobs as it further employs AI: report

Google stock is near a buy point as the new year starts. The Magnificent Seven component has strong technical ratings.

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What are the Magnificent Seven stocks? How much market cap weighting do AAPL, MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN, META, TSLA and NVDA have on the Nasdaq?

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Alphabet Inc. (Google) stock opened down 0.3% today, but has had a great year with positive earnings growth and advancements in AI. Google has several advantages, including a 90% market share in search engines, the top social media platform in YouTube, and a profitable cloud business. Despite legal risks and fines, Google remains highly profitable, with strong margins and a relatively cheap valuation compared to its peers.

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QUALCOMM

Qualcomm announced a new chip that will power the Samsung and Google headset.

Qualcomm announces new chip to power Samsung and Google's competitor to Apple Vision Pro headset

Qualcomm on Thursday said Samsung Electronics and Alphabet's Google plan to use a new computing chip it designed to power mixed and virtual reality headsets.

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