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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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After a stunning first-half rally, the so-called "Magnificent Seven" mega-cap Big Tech stocks have struggled in recent months. Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta, and Tesla have lost a whopping $1.2 trillion in market value since the end of July, per data from Refinitiv.

The 'Magnificent 7' stocks are struggling, shedding a staggering $1.2 trillion in market value since US equities peaked in July

Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG ) stock is surging, recently hitting a 52-week high, with a 56% gain in 2023, totaling a five-year increase of 152%. Expectations are high for Alphabet following the company's Q3 results, driven by its strong focus on AI integration across products.

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Despite topping their third quarter top and bottom-line expectations this week, Alphabet (GOOGL) and Meta Platforms' (META) stock have both dropped following favorable results.

Should Investors Buy the Dip in Meta Platforms or Alphabet Stock After Earnings?

The Magnificent Seven stocks have propped up the stock market in what would have otherwise been a down year. If the S&P 500 was an equal-weighted index, it would have only been up by 0.1% year-to-date as of October 5th.

The Magnificent 7 Stocks for October: 4 to Buy and 3 to Skip

Sundar Pichai, chief executive of Alphabet and its subsidiary Google, will testify on Monday in the once-in-a generation antitrust fight over Google's dominance of search and some parts of search advertising.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai to testify Monday in US Google antitrust trial

Google executive Prabhakar Raghavan testified Thursday (Oct. 26) in the search and advertising giant's ongoing antitrust trial, shedding light on the challenges the company faces from smaller rivals. Raghavan emphasized the importance of innovation to avoid becoming the tech industry's “next road kill” and to maintain Google's position in the market, Reuters reported Thursday.

Google Emphasizes Importance of Innovation in Antitrust Trial

Prabhakar Raghavan testified that threats to Google's position are very much real, and innovation at the search engine has allowed it to maintain market share.

'Grandpa Google': Search head testifies that young users see it as out of style

At the start of its antitrust defense, Google attributed its success to relentless investment, countering government claims that it broke the law to stay ahead.

Google Search Boss Says Company Invests to Avoid Becoming ‘Roadkill'

Despite better-than-expected results from Alphabet and Meta, investors dumped the stocks and rest of the tech sector over the past two days

Tech stocks suffer two-day selloff as investors find 'wrinkle or two' in Alphabet, Meta earnings

Pichai likely will be pushed by prosecutors to explain why he has told employees in at least one recorded chat from 2021 to “change the setting of this group to history off,” according to sources close to the proceedings.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai to testify over private messages: sources

Raghavan said the company has been tagged with the disparaging moniker “Grandpa Google” among younger demographics who don't see it as an interesting product.

Google exec testifies that innovation is key to avoid becoming ‘road kill' at antitrust trial

Alphabet beat estimates, but cloud growth was weak. Macroeconomic concerns are weighing on the stock as well.

Why Alphabet Stock Lost 10% This Week

Copart

Cadence Design Systems

ExlService Holdings

The stock market indices have been declining since August, along with most stocks. The sell-off has been accelerating in the latter part of October.

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Google executive Prabhakar Raghavan on Thursday detailed challenges the search and advertising giant faces from smaller rivals, describing efforts to avoid becoming "the next road kill."

Google executive testifies innovation key to avoid becoming 'next road kill'

Though their businesses are different, their shares often move together.

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Uber

Fully autonomous rides are now available to Uber customers in Phoenix via a partnership of the ride-hailing platform and Waymo. Starting Thursday (Oct. 26), Uber customers in Phoenix who request a ride on the app may have the opportunity to experience Waymo Driver self-driving car technology, Uber said in a Thursday blog post.

Uber and Waymo Launch Fully Autonomous Rides in Phoenix

All that it took was Google's cloud computing revenue to fall slightly short of expectations to send the stock price cratering.

Alphabet Stock Sinks Despite Lofty Earnings - Expectations Leaves Wall Street Disappointed

Customers ordering an Uber in Phoenix now have the option to ride in a fully autonomous vehicle.

Uber begins offering rides in self-driving Waymo cars

Traders who think GOOGL will not reclaim the 50-day line in the next few weeks could look at a bear call spread option trade.

After Google Stock's Plunge, Option Trade Offers Some Solace

It has been a pivotal week on Wall Street as tech giants unveiled their latest quarterly earnings reports. Among the notable players in the spotlight was Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), the parent company of Google.

Google stock erases $200 billion in a day

Shares of Google parent Alphabet sank on disappointing growth for Google Cloud. Google CEO Sundar Pichai talked about two things in the Q3 call that bode well for his company's future.

Here's What Sundar Pichai Just Said That Makes Google Stock a No-Brainer Buy on the Dip

Alphabet's Q3 earnings easily beat Wall Street's expectations. The bulls praised its accelerating ad sales, growth in paid subscriptions, and expanding operating margins.

3 Reasons To Buy Alphabet Stock, and 3 Reasons to Sell

Google (NASDAQ: GOOG ) stock hasn't benefited even after it announced it would pursue a series of layoffs, would be cutting 12,000 jobs or 6% of the total workforce. Job cuts are not new for the tech industry.

Google's Latest Layoffs Are a Huge Red Flag for GOOG Stock

The selloff in Alphabet Inc. shares Wednesday resulted in the fifth-largest one-day decline in market value for any U.S. company on record.

Google's stock sheds market cap the size of Nike in one of Wall Street's five worst drops ever

Alphabet stock dropped nearly 10% Wednesday following Tuesday's third-quarter earnings report. Google said cloud-computing revenue climbed 22% to $8.41 billion in the quarter, missing estimates of $8.64 billion.

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