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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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Rigetti Computing

Quantum Computing Stocks Surge In 2023 On AI Potential

Google is exploring using artificial intelligence tools to write news articles and is in talks with news organizations to use the tools to assist journalists, a company spokesperson said late on Wednesday.

Google explores AI tools for journalists, in talks with publishers -spokesperson

The product, pitched as a helpmate for journalists, has been demonstrated for executives at The New York Times, The Washington Post and News Corp, which owns The Wall Street Journal.

Google Tests A.I. Tool That Is Able to Write News Articles

Visa

Costco

When investors hear the term “blue-chip stocks,” it tends to remind them of old, legacy businesses. That's not a bad thing necessarily, but there are alternative blue-chip stocks to know about too — especially since these holdings are top blue-chip stocks overall.

3 Alternative Blue-Chip Stocks to Add to Your Buy List

Meta and IBM are offering access to open-source AI models in the hope of winning over commercial customers from Microsoft and Google-parent Alphabet.

Microsoft and Google Want to Dominate the AI Economy. Open-Source Models Are a Threat.

Apple

Amazon

Morning Bid: Big Tech weighs in, UK relieved

DexCom

Monster Beverage

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Palo Alto Networks

Shopify

Tesla

Investors have flocked to stocks enacting splits over the past two years due to their outperformance. Eight high-profile companies have enacted forward splits over the past two years, including Nvidia, Amazon, DexCom, Shopify, Alphabet, Tesla, Palo Alto Networks, and Monster Beverage.

Wall Street Believes These High-Profile Stock-Split Stocks Can Lose Up to 91% of Their Value

Disney

Google said on Wednesday an Indian court's directive ordering the company to charge a lower 4% in-app payment on Disney's streaming service in the country was a temporary measure until the court proceedings play out.

Google says court order on Disney app fee in India temporary

UNITED NATIONS — The handful of big tech companies leading the race to commercialize AI can't be trusted to guarantee the safety of systems we don't yet understand and that are prone to “chaotic or unpredictable behavior,” an artificial intelligence company executive told the first U.N. Security Council meeting on AI's threats to global peace on Tuesday.

Exec tells U.N. Security Council that Big Tech can't be trusted to guarantee AI safety

Some workers who need the internet to do their job will get exceptions, the company states in materials.

Google restricting internet access to some employees to reduce cyberattack risk

Alphabet  GOOGL , one of the world's foremost technology companies, and operator of the monopoly search engine Google, reports earnings Tuesday, July 25.

Alphabet Earnings Preview: Tech Titans Battle for AI and Cloud Supremacy

Multiple analysts have raised price targets for the Google owner—implying more gains for the shares, which have lagged behind the Nasdaq 100 over the past month.

Alphabet Bulls Gather, Raising Bets on Another Rally

IAC/InterActiveCorp

Pinterest

Yelp

If you asked most Americans if they use the internet on a daily basis, you likely would get an answer strong in the affirmative.

Goldman Sachs Loves 5 Top Internet Stocks That Live Where Digital Advertising Generates Billions

An Indian court on Tuesday said Google cannot remove Disney's streaming service from its app store in the country and should receive a lower 4% fee for in-app purchases, a significant challenge to its payments business model.

India court says Google cannot remove Disney app in tussle over in-app charges

The 2022 stock splits for Amazon, Alphabet, and Tesla didn't provide immediate catalysts. But retail investors are flocking to all three stocks this year with different market dynamics at work.

Are Last Year's Stock Splits for Amazon, Google, and Tesla Paying Off Now?

General Motors

Worrisome incidents involving driverless cars in San Francisco are on the rise and are averaging about 90 reports a month, the head of San Francisco's Municipal Transit Authority told MarketWatch in a recent interview.

San Francisco transit agency sees more concerning incidents with driverless cars, calls for companies to share more data

Baidu

Investors interested in Internet - Services stocks are likely familiar with Baidu Inc. (BIDU) and Alphabet Inc. (GOOG). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

BIDU vs. GOOG: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

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Meta Platforms vs. Alphabet: Which big tech stock is a better buy?

Quantum computing is still a relatively nascent technology. If developed properly, this technology will revolutionize a myriad of fields, including artificial intelligence (AI), cryptography and optimization.

3 Quantum Computing Stocks That AI Is Loving in July

Netflix

Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook), Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Alphabet (formerly Google) -- the "FAANG" stocks -- have handily outperformed the broader market over long periods. The forward price-to-earnings ratio is the traditional way to analyze company valuations.

Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall, Which Is the Cheapest FAANG Stock of Them All?

C3.ai

Micron Technology

I used Bard AI to help recommend blue-chip stocks for July. Right off the bat, it's clear that Bard isn't considering recent events in recommending the shares it has.

7 Blue-Chip Stocks That AI Is Loving in July

Advanced Micro Devices

The July consumer price index came in lower than previous months but these big-name tech stocks failed to get that excited about the news.

Apple, Alphabet And Advanced Micro Devices: Lack Of Higher Highs

Google investors may rest assured about its moat, since new data indicates Google Search's growing market share at 92.64% by June 2023. Despite the fast and furious adoption, app downloads for ChatGPT and Bing have slowed dramatically by -38% MoM in June 2023, suggesting that the AI hype may be over. Then again, Google Search's paid website traffic has declined by -11.9% to 20.39M by June 2023, potentially impacting the FQ2'23 top-line.

Google Breathes A Sigh Of Relief As Bing's Growth Slows Down

Lovesac Company

Okta

The Nasdaq Composite brought up the caboose among Wall Street's major indexes in 2022, with a loss of 33%. Sizable declines in Wall Street's major indexes have always represented ideal opportunities to pounce for long-term investors.

4 Unrivaled Growth Stocks You'll Regret Not Buying in the Wake of the Nasdaq Bear Market Dip

The Street's estimates for cloud growth by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Google parent Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) in the April to June quarter seem doable, analysts at UBS highlighted ahead of the kick-off of Big Tech earnings on July 25. The analysts shared their thoughts about the companies' respective cloud segments Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud after conversations with about 30 large enterprise customers and partners.

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