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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Investors were concerned about Alphabet's cloud business losing market share. The unit had over 20% revenue growth in an expanding market.

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Google Search is the bedrock, but there is more to Alphabet. Competition, cash flow, YouTube, and Google Cloud are vital to Alphabet's future growth.

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Pfizer

A bargain stock bought today could offer great rewards over time. Right now, some industry heavyweights are on sale -- and you'll want to snap them up before they take off.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was recently fired amid reported disagreements over AI safety /board transparency. OpenAI's effectiveness to ship product may be affected by the shakeup. Microsoft hasn't gained anything on a net basis by hiring Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, as they already were exposed to the duo via a 49% stake in OpenAI.

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Li Auto Inc.

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Nintendo

Augmented reality stocks are rising, revealing a wealth of growth opportunities. Major companies are diving headfirst, unveiling AR/VR headsets and acquiring digital assets, a clear signal of their confidence in AR's future.

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Apple

Amazon

The main engine of the domestic economy and stock market indices is the technology sector. No doubt about it.

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Microsoft

OpenAI's implosion affects Microsoft Corporation and Google's competitive positions in a number of key markets. Search, AI-based services, and cloud are all likely to be impacted. I examine the likely short and long-term consequences of the OpenAI saga for Microsoft and Google. In the short term, Google's competitive position is most likely improved while Microsoft's is worsened.

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Advanced Micro Devices

Mastercard

MercadoLibre

Upwork Inc

Savvy investors are starting to look for some of the best stocks for slowing inflation. The latest reports show that inflation slowed dramatically in October.

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Amazon shares have soared more than 70% since Jan. 1, making the stock an expensive option right now. Meanwhile, Apple's dominance in consumer tech gives it a solid position in e-commerce.

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DexCom

HubSpot

Despite all the alarming headlines of late, Alphabet's core business -- advertising -- is still doing just fine. DexCom shares tumbled in response to the rapidly expanding weight-loss drug market.

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NVIDIA

Tesla

The "Magnificent Seven" mega-cap stocks' stellar 2023 continued Monday. The Big Tech giants added $150 billion to their combined market cap in a single day, driven higher by investors' renewed focus on AI.

The 'Magnificent 7' tech stocks add $150 billion of market cap in a day, with Microsoft leading the charge as investors zero in on the OpenAI psychodrama

Boeing

Bank of America

JPMorgan Chase & Co

Marathon Petroleum

Merck

Micron Technology

Valero Energy

Wells Fargo

In a simple world, the stock market is never more than earnings and the multiple investors assign to them.

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Etsy

Snap

As of September, digital ad revenue was expected to climb a robust 11% this year, research firm Madison and Wall reported. Meanwhile, the firm anticipates that the ad sales of online retail platforms will jump 20% versus last year.

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Tim Sweeney, who runs the company that created Fortnite, testified in a case that, if he wins, could allow competing payment systems on the Play Store.

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The Nasdaq is on pace for its fourth-best month in a decade, boosted Monday by more AI optimism.

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Over the past two decades, technology stocks have largely displaced industrials as the world's largest companies by market cap. The "Magnificent Seven" stocks are among the most successful and high-profile companies in technology.

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Microsoft has moved fast to contain the OpenAI fallout. However, Google, Amazon and Nvidia could all seek to take advantage in their own ways.

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ASML Hld

SAP SE

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

You've no doubt heard of the Magnificent Seven stocks driving most S&P 500 gains. But what about the world's top 10 stocks?

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Companies enacting stock splits have been a safety net for investors over the past two years. Nine high-flying stocks have completed a forward-stock split since the start of July 2021.

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Danaher

In the shifting sands of the current stock market, discerning investors continue to navigate a labyrinth of uncertainties. Yet, the allure of long-term growth stocks remains undiminished.

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Both companies offer reasons for investment, including leadership in their respective industries. Amazon's use of AI and a growing advertising business contributed to 13% year-over-year Q3 sales growth.

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Adobe

General Electric

Palo Alto Networks

While 2023 has been a difficult year to navigate, certain stock winners should continue to dominate when the calendar turns to January. To be sure, it's always good to do a health checkup of your portfolio and consider rotating in and out of particular entities.

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BuildABear

CBRE Group

Salesforce

Domino's Pizza

Signature Bank

It's crazy to think what was going on in 2004. The Boston Red Sox won their first World Series in 80 years.

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Dalio's Bridgewater Associates holds sizable positions in both Alphabet and Meta. Last quarter, the hedge fund sold one stock and bought nearly as much in the other.

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