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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.

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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.

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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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“Fortnite” maker Epic Games accused Google of stifling competition and harming consumers.

Google slammed for ‘bribe and block' tactics as app store antitrust trial kicks off

Apple

PayPal

The top U.S. consumer financial watchdog on Tuesday proposed to regulate tech giants' digital payments and smartphone wallet services, saying they rival traditional payment methods in scale and scope but lack consumer safeguards.

US consumer watchdog proposes rules for Big Tech payments, digital wallets

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed a new rule Tuesday that would require big tech companies who offer payment services — think Apple Pay or PayPal — to submit to supervisory examinations typically reserved for large banks.

CFPB wants to treat Apple Pay, Google Pay and other tech-payment products like banks

Symbotic Inc

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Big Tech firms will face new European Union rules to clearly label political advertising on their platforms, who paid for it and how much and which elections are being targeted, ahead of important votes in the bloc next year.

Big Tech to face tougher rules on targeted political ads in EU

Britain's antitrust regulator will gain legal powers to tailor rules for big tech companies, such as Meta, Alphabet and Amazon, to ensure they treat businesses and consumers fairly, according to the King's Speech setting out the government's priorities.

UK antitrust regulator to take on Big Tech with new legal power

VMware

BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #crosscloud--VMware Explore 2023 – Today, VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW) and Google Cloud (NASDAQ: GOOG) announced an expanded partnership to deliver Google Cloud's AlloyDB Omni database on VMware Cloud Foundation, starting with on-premises private clouds. The powerful combination of AlloyDB Omni, a PostgreSQL-compatible database that runs anywhere and offers built-in support for generative AI, and the highly performant, more secure, reliable VMware Cloud Foundation, will enable.

VMware and Google Cloud announce planned PostgreSQL-compatible Database Solution for traditional and generative AI applications on VMware Cloud Foundation

Alphabet Inc.'s main drivers of growth will be its large language models and its cloud computing division. Gen-AI is becoming more complex, but the company's framework aligns closely with the demand for diverse pre-trained models and solutions. Alphabet has one of the strongest balance sheets in the tech industry, with minimal debt and a substantial cash reserve.

A Look At Google's Strong Financial Prowess

SAN FRANCISCO — Google on Monday confronted the second major U.S. antitrust trial in two months to cast the internet powerhouse as a brazen bully that uses its immense wealth and people's dependence on one of its main products to stifle competition at consumers' expense.

Epic Games accuses Google of bullying, bribery to block competition to its Android app store

Broadcom

Netflix

The early days of the pandemic were a boon for mega caps, however, that faded from late 2020 through about a year ago. As for the other FAANG+ stocks, there has not been the same sort of dramatic moves of late.

FAANG+ Flatline

The maker of hit videogame Fortnite, Epic Games, and Google faced off in federal court in San Francisco as a trial began over whether the internet giant wields monopoly power at its Play Store.

Epic Games and Google face off in court over app store

Match may have settled its antitrust lawsuit with Google last week, but Fortnite maker Epic Games is still set to go to trial with the tech giant today, November 6, in hopes of convincing a jury that Google engages in anticompetitive behavior with regard to its Android app store, Google Play, and its commission structure.

What to know about Fortnite maker Epic Games' antitrust battle with Google, starting today

Alphabet Inc. NASDAQ: GOOG reported its Q3 2023 earnings with impressive results. Unfortunately, shares fell nearly 10% in the aftermath, stemming from one blemish in the report, Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Alphabet slays its earnings but falls on its sword with cloud

Google's trial against Epic follows the game publisher's lawsuit against Apple, which went to court in 2021 and was appealed earlier this year

Google is set for second antitrust trial two months as it faces off against Epic Games

American Express

Coca-Cola

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Investing in blue-chip stocks is not about chasing the high-octane growth of the tech sphere or speculative plays but about building a resilient portfolio offering long-term stability. With their robust balance sheets, timeless products, and a legacy of solidity, blue-chip stocks have long been the emblem of reliability.

Trustworthy Giants: 7 Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy on the Dip

Super Micro Computer

This cloud computing giant will catch up to rivals in AI. This AI server maker should see hypergrowth and margin expansion.

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Carnival

Three of this year's top gainers have slipped in recent weeks, representing a buying opportunity. These players, leaders in their industries, still offer solid long-term stories.

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The world's cloud computing giants are reportedly upping spending as generative artificial intelligence (AI) takes off. Capital spending by Google, Amazon and Microsoft jumped to a combined $42 billion for the three months up to September, the Financial Times (FT) reported Sunday (Nov. 5).

Google, Amazon and Microsoft Pour $43 Billion Into Cloud Computing to Meet AI Demand

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Meta Platforms is investing heavily in developing new AI technologies. Alphabet offers AI prowess at a discount.

3 High-Performing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in November

In 2023, artificial intelligence ( AI ) has emerged as a transformative business force, offering unique investment prospects for those looking for high-growth investments. Indeed, the potential of AI to mimic human intelligence, learn from data and drive innovation spans various sectors, promising growth and wealth for patient investors.

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Wall Street is just a stone's throw away from the beginning of the next bull market. Improvement in the economic landscape could jumpstart ad spending as inflation continues to soften.

A Bull Market Is Coming -- 1 Magnificent Artificial Intelligence (AI) Growth Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist and Hold Forever

The Fortnite creator accuses Google of stifling app competition, a challenge on top of a federal suit claiming the tech giant abuses its search dominance.

Another Google Antitrust Battle Reaches Court in Epic Games Case

Microsoft has the most momentum of the three leaders in the cloud space. Amazon's AWS is struggling, but better times are on the horizon.

Is Microsoft, Amazon, or Alphabet the Best Stock in This $1.5 Trillion Industry?

General Motors

Uber

Driverless cars are here, flooding the streets of San Francisco, but the launch of robotaxis from Cruise and Waymo has been plagued by problems.

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