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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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Alphabet's digital ad business may well take a hit related to advances in AI. Investors should not ignore the options Alphabet has at its disposal to mitigate such an occurrence.

3 Reasons to Buy Alphabet Stock, Despite the Risks Posed by AI

Google has hired Brazilian former President Michel Temer to lobby lawmakers considering a proposal to regulate the internet, local newspaper Folha de Sao Paulo reported on Friday.

Google hires Brazil's Temer to lobby on controversial internet bill

Microsoft

NVIDIA

The biggest theme of 2023 is easily the emergence of artificial intelligence. It's a little strange since AI in various forms, such as Alexa, has been around for years, but it's really the development of ChatGPT that has put imaginations into motion.

AI Stocks Alert: How to Identify the Winners in the AI Revolution

The article discusses the impact of stock-based compensation (SBC) on the free cash flow of Google and Apple. Christopher Hohn has asked Google to reduce its headcount and average salary and to establish and disclose an EBIT margin goal above 40%. The article also highlights the debate on SBC and its accounting practice, with investor Terry Smith arguing against excluding SBC from measures of income and earnings.

Google's Issue Apple Doesn't Have (Update)

The move, like Meta's, comes after Canada's parliament passed a law requiring the two companies to pay fees to news outlets for linking to their content.

Google will block Canadian news outlets from search results in the country

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Zions Bancorp

The S&P 500 has risen 14.5% this year to 4,396.44, but we're actually in a bull market, with a 23% gain from the 2022 closing low of 3,577.03 on Oct. 12. (One definition of a bull market is a 20% price increase for a benchmark index.

These are the best-performing stocks in the 2023 bull market — and the worst

Advertising revenue should pick up as the economy recovers. Cloud computing will see massive growth over the next several years.

My Top Stock to Buy in a New Bull Market

If the US economy suffers a recession, that won't happen until next year, according to one Citi strategist. Investors should pile into smaller-cap stocks with Big Tech looking overvalued, according to Robert Hoffman.

Stop worrying about a recession - but it's still time to dump overvalued Big Tech stocks, Citi strategist says

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives believes the current bull run will be supercharged by accelerating demand for AI. Businesses scrambling to leverage AI could unleash up to $1 trillion in incremental IT spending.

Wall Street Analyst Dan Ives Sees a "Tidal Wave" of Growth and $1 Trillion in Incremental IT Spending Unleashed by AI. His 4 Favorite Stocks to Reap the Rewards.

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Dollar General

Kroger

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Volkswagen AG

Five years is certainly enough time for emerging companies to go from being in the running for dominance to dominance, as one of the top industry leaders. In fact, the companies listed below could all dominate their respective niche within that five-year time frame.

7 Stocks That Will Dominate Their Industries in 5 Years

Baidu

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword. The revolutionary technology underpins a boom in various industries, laying fertile ground for AI stocks.

Unlock the AI Boom with These 3 Top Stocks

The company said it would remove the links in its search function for Canadian users once a new national law takes effect that compels digital platforms to compensate domestic media outlets.

Google to Block Canada News Links in Response to Law

Online News Act, which was passed last week, stipulates tech giant must negotiate deals with publishers for their content

Google to end news access in Canada after bill to pay news publishers passes

Google said Thursday it will remove links to Canadian news on its platforms across Canada after a new law that forces digital giants to compensate media outlets for content they share or otherwise repurpose comes into force.

Google set to remove news links in Canada over online news law

The product could have potentially become a rival for Apple's Vision Pro.

Google Shuts Down Its Next AR Glasses Project, Report Says

Canada approved the Online News Act earlier this month, requiring companies to pay news publishers to link to their content.

Google Removing All Canadian News Sites From Searches After Law Requires Payments For Outlets

Alphabet Inc.'s GOOG, -1.13% GOOGL, -1.17% Google said Thursday that it will be removing Canadian news on its feeds when a law requiring payment takes effect. In a blog post, Kent Walker, head of global affairs, said Canada's recently passed Online News Act, which would require tech companies to pay news outlets for linking to content, posed structural issues that Google did not believe could be resolved by regulatory processes.

Google joins Meta in pulling Canadian news from feeds

Analysts at Oppenheimer remain bullish on Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG), Google's parent company, despite several recent downgrades from other brokers. In a note to clients, they stated that the recent bout of negativity around the stock was “missing the forest for the trees” with the Street's estimates already assuming a bear case for fiscal 2024.

Google parent Alphabet's bullish outlook maintained as relative underperformance supports valuation

Google is joining its tech peers Meta Platforms in deciding to no longer display news links in Canada due to the country's new Online News Act, the company announced Thursday. The Act mandates digital giants to compensate media outlets for the content they share or repurpose online, requiring tech companies to pay news outlets for the use of their journalism content.

Google follows Meta in removing news links in Canada as Online News Act takes effect

Google will remove links to Canadian news from search results and other products in Canada when a law requiring internet giants to pay news publishers comes into effect, the Alphabet-owned company said on Thursday.

Google to remove news links in Canada over law on paying publishers

Investors with an interest in Internet - Services stocks have likely encountered both Baidu Inc. (BIDU) and Alphabet Inc. (GOOG). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

BIDU vs. GOOG: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?

Invesco QQQ

ASML Hld

Datadog

Fortinet

Palo Alto Networks

Atlassian

Workday

The Invesco QQQ fund gives investors an easy way to gain exposure to top tech and tech-adjacent stocks. Here, we feature nine of the hottest names in the ETF.

The Best QQQ Stocks To Buy Now

Many people believe that Microsoft is the winner of generative AI. However, this is not the case. In recent months, there have been a number of developments that have challenged Microsoft's position as the leader in this space.

Google May Take Lead In B2B Market With Bard

After watching their shares rally by more than 50% from last November, it must have been a kick in the teeth for Alphabet Inc NASDAQ: GOOGL, better known as Google, to receive two downgrades this week. But that's exactly what came from the teams over at UBS and Bernstein.

Google Was Just Downgraded, But This Could Be A Good Thing

Google is reportedly laying off an unspecified number of employees at its mapping app Waze. The tech giant, which acquired Waze in 2013, is consolidating the unit with its own map products, Seeking Alpha reported Wednesday (June 28).

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