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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.

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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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The case for a robust end-of-year rally for shares of Alphabet Inc NASDAQ: GOOGL is building as we head into the year's final weeks. The tech giant, boasting a $2 trillion market cap, has had a somewhat bumpy ride this year.

Why Alphabet Could Rally 30% Before Christmas

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A "tipping point" on new nuclear power construction is near, according to UBS. Analysts at the Swiss bank had grown more optimistic about the nuclear sub-sector following multiple nuclear contracts earlier in the year that had focused on optimizing existing assets and repowering retired assets, including Microsoft's deal to purchase power from the Three Mile Island facility that was scheduled to be decommissioned.

UBS says new nuclear power 'tipping point' tips further after Google and Amazon deals

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Large technology companies are investing billions of dollars in nuclear energy as an emissions-free source of electricity for artificial intelligence and other businesses.

Amazon, Google and Microsoft Are Investing in Nuclear Power

We also take a look at Rocket Lab USA, the space industry, and the difficulty of valuing speculative companies.

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Global dividends hit a record high in 2024, with $606.1 billion paid in Q2 alone, as tech giants like Meta and Alibaba entered the dividend-paying market. Equity yields remain low compared to bonds, with the FTSE All-World index yielding 1.86% in September 2024, while the FTSE World Government Bond index yield to maturity stood at 3.03%. Dividend-focused strategies can enhance income potential in equity portfolios by prioritising high-dividend-paying sectors and reducing risks of dividend cuts.

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Artificial intelligence is spreading through the corporate sector like wildfire.

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Ackman has made a big bet on a company he thinks "will be a dominant player in AI for the very, very long term."

Over 20% of Billionaire Bill Ackman's Portfolio Is Invested in This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock -- and Wall Street Thinks It Will Soar More Than 20%

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The stock market is up 22% this year, and stock valuations have risen too. That makes it trickier to find stocks that are likely to rise after earnings are released.

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The former president also said he would do “something” to make Google “more fair” if he regained the presidency.

Trump Signals Skepticism of Google Breakup, Citing Competition With China

BofA Securities analyst Justin Post maintained a Buy rating on Alphabet Inc GOOGL GOOG with a price target of $206.

Google Parent Alphabet Should Trade At A Premium Versus Peers: Analyst

Self-driving vehicles promise to improve road safety and reduce transportation costs. While it has been a long road, Waymo has a viable solution that is now being commercially scaled. Waymo is the clear market leader and is positioned to begin contributing to Google's bottom line over the next few years.

Google: Waymo Is Too Small To Move The Needle

Google unveiled a revamped U.S. shopping website with improved personalization using artificial intelligence tools. Google stock rose.

Google Unveils Redesigned, AI-Powered U.S. Shopping Website

Alphabet's Google is in talks with Italy's government over plans to set up base stations in Sicily to develop infrastructure for a submarine fiber optic cable network across the Mediterranean, a cabinet undersecretary said on Tuesday.

Italy in talks with Google over bases for submarine network in Sicily

As the market is hitting new all-time highs, why are these two companies lagging behind?

Here's Why 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Slumped Recently. Time to Buy the Dip?

Federal prosecutors hinted at a breakup of Google in proposals to a federal judge set on stripping the Mountain View technology giant of its monopoly over internet search, but analysts believe court-ordered fixes will stop short of splitting up the company.

Google monopoly: Prosecutors hint at company breakup, but analysts say it's unlikely

Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google is backing the construction of seven small reactors by Kairos Power, the latest move by a tech giant to ramp up nuclear energy use to power its artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions.

Google Joins Big Tech's Pivot To Nuclear Energy To Power AI

Tech company orders six or seven small nuclear reactors from California's Kairos Power

Google to buy nuclear power for AI datacentres in ‘world first' deal

Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) owned Google has signed a deal with Kairos Power to use small nuclear reactors to run its energy-hungry artificial intelligence (AI) data centres. The agreement will see Google start using the first reactor within this decade, with more planned by 2035.

Google goes nuclear as it looks to power its AI revolution

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) reachead $166.39 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +1.14% change compared to its last close.

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Google announced today that it has signed a deal with nuclear startup Kairos Power to build seven small reactors to supply electricity to its data centers. The agreement promises to add around 500 megawatts of carbon-free electricity at a time when energy demand for data centers and AI is surging.

Google signed a deal to power data centers with nuclear micro-reactors from Kairos — but the 2030 timeline is very optimistic

Amazon, Microsoft and Oracle all have nuclear arrangements of their own as tech companies seek clean-energy solutions for AI's massive power needs.

Google becomes the latest tech giant to strike a nuclear-power deal for AI

Google on Monday signed a deal to get electricity from small nuclear reactors to help power artificial intelligence.

Google signs nuclear power deal with startup Kairos

Alphabet's Google said on Monday it signed the world's first corporate agreement to buy power from multiple small modular reactors as the technology company looks to meet electricity demand from artificial intelligence.

Google to buy power from small modular nuclear reactor company Kairos for AI needs

Google said Monday that it will buy power from nuclear energy company Kairos Power. Tech companies are increasingly turning to nuclear energy to meet data centers' growing power demands.

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