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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Palantir Technologies

Assisted by AI, Palantir sees strength in both its government and commercial businesses. AI is helping Alphabet continue to be a force to be reckoned with in online search tools.

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Amazon

Chewy

Etsy

Tesla

Growth stocks generally excel in strong market environments, such as bull markets. We haven't yet reached a bull market, but we are heading in the right direction so far.

The Market Has Rallied This Year. Should You Pile Into Growth Stocks in December?

Start Time: 15:00 January 1, 0000 3:53 PM ET Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG ) Scotiabank Inaugural Global Technology Conference December 05, 2023, 15:00 PM ET Company Participants Will Grannis - Chief Technology Officer, Google Cloud Conference Call Participants Steve Sparkes - Scotiabank Steve Sparkes Hello. Thank you for joining us for the first Scotiabank Tech Conference, really glad to have everybody here.

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Li Auto Inc.

SoFi Technologies

We are almost at the end of the year, and what a year this has been! High inflation, high-interest rates, fears of a recession, and low consumer spending continued to remain at the top of our minds, but I believe the worst is over.

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Microsoft

NVIDIA

Artificial intelligence ( AI ) continues to shape the future of technology. The advent of generative AI in 2023 promises to fundamentally reshape the world.

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John Chambers warns of AI fallout ahead but says the technology is unstoppable. He shared his candid views on the outlook for OpenAI, Microsoft, Google and others.

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Medtronic

The market's recovery could continue into 2024 -- and these stocks should benefit. Medtronic boasts a steady business and an incredible dividend track record.

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CrowdStrike

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Apple

With portfolios concentrated in a handful of expensive stocks, a few company-specific outcomes could have seismic consequences.

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Upstart Holdings

Technology giants are betting billions of dollars on artificial intelligence despite the industry being in its infancy. There will be no shortage of AI opportunities for investors in the coming years.

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It seems the tech giant's new AI model won't be formally launched next week after all. According to media reports, the rollout has been delayed until early next year.

Why Alphabet Stock Got Rocked Today

The past few years have been a trial for many of us. It started with the pandemic which led to global supply chain issues and then high inflation.

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As Magnificent Seven stocks Microsoft, Amazon, Meta and Nvidia pilot IBD Leaderboard, what does Santa and Wall Street have in store?

Are Magnificent Seven Stocks Due For Santa Rally Or Lump Of Coal?

Quantum computing stocks should be on your radar. The vast potential of quantum technologies means we'll likely witness dramatic progress in AI, IoT, and clean energy technologies.

Frontiers in Quantum Computing: 3 Stocks Leading the Way

Firms know that fraud damages their reputations, and failed payments derived from fraud lead to customer churn. Almost half of retailers agreed that failed payments hurt customer satisfaction, PYMNTS Intelligence found in “Fraud Management, False Declines and Improved Profitability,” a collaboration with Nuvei.

Google Pay Most Affected by Fraud After Credit Cards

Magnificent Seven stocks generally lagged last week, but that's letting megacaps such as Apple and Microsoft set up new buying opportunities.

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Many stock market commentators turn reflexively negative on groups of stocks just because they do well. Naturally, the “Magnificent Seven” stocks land squarely in their sights.

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MongoDB

Palo Alto Networks

Zscaler

Technology companies have driven the U.S. stock market this year. The tech rally is set to continue in 2024 with giants like Apple at the head but there are other names to play, according to Wedbush analyst Dan Ives.

Tech's Set for a 2024 Bull Run. Apple and 7 Other Stocks Are This Analyst's Top Picks.

Investors have increasingly turned to stocks enacting splits as a safety valve during periods of uncertainty on Wall Street. One widely-owned and historically cheap stock-split stock offers multiple growth channels with sustained long-term catalysts.

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Automatic Data Processing

Broadcom

Lockheed Martin

Mastercard

Roper Technologies

UnitedHealth Group

This holiday season, instead of the types of gifts you would normally give to your grandchildren, you may instead want to think of stocks to buy for your grandchildren. Doing so could end up being the gift that keeps on giving, in more ways than one.

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Procter & Gamble

Walmart

Not every investor wants to search for the next million-maker stock. While these types of stocks can generate significant returns, they also have more risk.

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Alphabet's stock has climbed over 150% in the last five years. Popular brands such as Google and YouTube have garnered billions of users worldwide.

3 Green Flags for Alphabet's Future

The launch of Google's anticipated AI model, Gemini, has been delayed, The Information reported. Gemini's debut was pushed to early 2024 over issues handling non-English prompts, per the outlet.

Google has quietly pushed back the launch of next-gen AI model Gemini until next year, report says

Demand for Nvidia's products is vastly outpacing supply. Palantir's successes in winning government and commercial business bode well for its future.

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Snap

Alphabet notched some pleasing top-line growth. Snap has struggled to make money from its many users.

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