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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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The technology-laden NASDAQ continues to lead this year's market rally, having risen 34% since Jan. The Q2 prints by leading technology concerns have served to underpin the index and position it for a continued bull run into year's end. With a few exceptions such as Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ), the Q2 results from the dominant technology companies have beaten Wall Street expectations.

7 Tech Stocks to Hop On After Red-Hot Earnings

Since Google Cloud turned profitable this year, investors are wondering whether this profitability is sustainable. While Microsoft Azure is perceived to be ahead in the AI race, Google Cloud holds a key advantage over its rival, which will also underpin long-term profitability. A big risk relates to whether Google can successfully fight off Nvidia Corporation's increasingly powerful ecosystem.

Google Cloud: The Grass Could Get Greener

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DraftKings

Many stocks are soaring coming out of their second-quarter earnings, and analysts and investors look toward significant upcoming catalysts for certain companies and their share prices. Most of these are growth stocks, securities of companies that continue to grow quickly and take market share from competitors.

The 3 Best Growth Stocks to Buy in August

General Motors

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is scheduled Thursday to make a high-stakes vote that will determine the commercial future for autonomous vehicle technology companies Cruise and Waymo — not to mention any other AV company with aspirations to launch commercial robotaxi services in the state.

California regulators to decide the future of Cruise and Waymo

Google is in talks with major music labels to license artists' voices and tunes for AI-generated songs, according to a report.

Music labels in talks with Google over enabling AI-generated songs - report

Artists could receive royalties from songs produced using artificial intelligence under plans being drawn up by Google and Universal Music, reports have claimed. Given the rise in songs created by AI which mimic artists, the pair are in discussions to license people's voices, according to Financial Times' sources.

Universal, Google draw up plans to tackle AI-created music

Early stage talks are expected to include a potential tool that fans could use to make AI-generated songs

Google and Universal Music working on licensing voices for AI-generated songs

A deal over AI-generated music between Google and Universal Music could pave the way for large-scale use of such content in the media industry.

Google Wants to Legitimize AI Music. It Could Transform the World of Media.

Salesforce

DigitalOcean Holdings

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Cloud computing has witnessed strong rebound on the back of emerging tech trends. The ISE CTA Cloud Computing Index is up 35.8% this year. In Q1, spending on global cloud infrastructure rose $10 billion from Q1 2022.

Head In The Clouds: These Cloud Stocks Are Benefitting From This Year's Top Tech Trends

Google asked a U.S. appeals court in New York on Tuesday to pause a decision to return an antitrust lawsuit filed by the state of Texas back to federal court in Texas.

Google makes emergency request to block Texas antitrust lawsuit move

Users would be able to create deepfakes legitimately, sources told the Financial Times.

Google And Universal Music Group Negotiating AI-Generated Music Tool, Report Says

Lockheed Martin

PayPal

In the dynamic universe of long-term stocks to buy, the quest for unshakable investments that can weather market uncertainties has become a pursuit for many savvy investors. Here, this article lists seven fundamentally solid stocks that have positioned themselves strategically on the plinth of innovation, resilience, and a focus on navigating and leading the future of their respective industries.

7 Unshakable Stocks for Your Long-Term Portfolio

Alphabet's Google and Universal Music are in talks to license artists' voices and melodies for artificial intelligence-generated songs, Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing four people familiar with the matter.

Google, Universal Music in talks for deal on AI 'deepfakes' - FT

Lattice Semiconductor

Lululemon Athletica

Pfizer

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Google stock and LULU make this screen of Warren Buffett stocks based on the investing strategy of Berkshire Hathaway's CEO.

Warren Buffett Stocks: GOOGL, LULU And More Test Buy Zones

Tesla

Recent reports show the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an annual rate of 2.4% from April to June 2023, a faster rate than formerly predicted. The economy is shaping out to be even more resilient to avoid a recession this year.

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Its cloud segment recently reported an operating profit for its second consecutive quarter. Surpassing AWS and Azure will be challenging for Alphabet's cloud division.

Why Alphabet Investors Should Be Excited About Google Cloud

Will Judge Amit Mehta live up to the legacy of the D.C. district court's old trust-busting ways?

Google's search monopoly finally faces its first real legal threat

H&R Block

We all know the importance of artificial intelligence, which actually undergirds the enormous value of budget AI investing. According to data compiled by Statista, the value of the digital intelligence industry recently hit almost $100 billion.

Investing in AI on a Budget: 3 Undervalued Stocks You Can't Ignore

Albertsons Companies

American Water Works

Newmont Mining

Southern Company

Valero Energy

CarParts.com, Inc.

In June, annual inflation (from the most recent data) slipped to 3%, which on paper clashes with the concept of stocks to beat inflation. After all, NPR pointed out that the aforementioned statistic represented the lowest point since March 2021.

7 Stocks to Buy Now to Beat the Inflation Blues

Apple

AMC Entertainment

MarketBeat has many tools to help investors find great investments, and 1 of them is the Trending Stocks List. The trending stocks list can be tuned to different periods but tracks the same data: the net number of new followers for stocks on Marketbeat.

The 10 Stocks MarketBeat Readers Like Best

All eyes were on AI in Q2, but another initiative is just as critical. Operating margins, which exploded during the stimulated economy, declined throughout 2022. Executives pledged efficiency and investment in the future; let's take a look at what was revealed in Q2.

Google: Walking And Chewing Gum At The Same Time. I Explain.

GE HealthCare Technologies Inc

While you might never become a billionaire, you can certainly invest in top stocks billionaires are buying thanks to the wonderful combination of free Internet and Form 13F disclosures (as mandated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Now, to be clear, just because you're buying billionaires' favorite stocks doesn't necessarily guarantee success.

7 Top Stocks Billionaires Are Loading Up On

Palantir Technologies

Palantir's experience in offering AI-based solutions to enterprise clients is a key competitive advantage. Alphabet's strengths in advertising, cloud computing, and generative AI could drive up its share prices in the coming months.

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Bill Ackman has a list of eight criteria he uses when considering an investment. Pershing Square Capital has a highly concentrated portfolio of just eight companies.

Billionaire Bill Ackman Has 8 Keys to Successful Investing. Only 1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Met All 8 Criteria.

Stocks that have grown dividends have underperformed the market-cap weighted S&P 500 in the past decade. Companies with significant net debt positions and high dividend payouts have limited capital appreciation potential. Apple, Alphabet, and Microsoft have strong net cash positions and the potential for upward revisions in future expected free cash flow.

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