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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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Google parent Alphabet asked a U.S. federal judge on Monday to dismiss a Justice Department lawsuit alleging that the search giant illegally abused its dominance of online advertising.

Alphabet seeks dismissal of US antitrust lawsuit over Google's online ads

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First Republic was the top S&P 500 performer Monday as banking fears eased somewhat. Carnival and Google were notable losers.

S&P 500: First Republic, Banks Lead Winners; Carnival, Google Are Monday Losers

California lawmakers want Google, Facebook to pay news publishers for content

Does Alphabet have confidence in its own product?

Why Did Google Invest $300 Million in a ChatGPT Competitor While Launching Bard?

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Monster Beverage

With global market and economic fears once again rising to the forefront, investors may want to consider cash-rich companies that can weather any storm. Fundamentally, enterprises that carry plenty of green in their pockets should be able to navigate whatever curveballs the gatekeepers of the economy decide to throw.

7 Cash-Rich Companies That Can Weather Any Storm

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Alphabet, Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL) Class Action Alert: Robbins LLP Reminds Investors of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Against Alphabet, Inc.

Is it time to load up on shares of Google and YouTube parent company A lphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG , NASDAQ: GOOGL )? Not so fast!

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Snowflake

Snowflake's cloud-agnostic data platform helps enterprises break data silos and derive insights from the unified view of data. Alphabet is still a dominant presence in the global search-engine market.

2 Supercharged Stocks to Buy Ahead of the Bull Rally

After peaking in 2021, Alphabet and Meta experienced sharp sell-offs due to a mix of revenue slowdown, decreasing margins, and well-deserved negative market sentiment. In 2022, both companies took inefficiency to the extreme. Meta and Google increased headcounts well in excess of revenue growth, which resulted in a significant decrease in earnings.

Alphabet: 3 Lessons Google Should Learn From Meta To Become Strong Buy

Amazon

Microsoft

The cloud providers are using the tech behind ChatGPT to heat up demand for their services.

Microsoft, Google, Amazon Look to Generative AI to Lift Cloud Businesses

If done correctly, the technology may change healthcare for generations to come.

Google's Generative AI System, Bard, Has The Potential To Revolutionize Healthcare

Microsoft recently invested $10 billion into the disruptive start-up OpenAI and brought its chatbot tool to the Bing search engine. Google continues to counter with AI product announcements itself.

Is Google Ready to Beat Microsoft in the Coming AI Wars?

NEW YORK , March 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG, GOOGL), the parent company of Google, between February 4, 2020 and January 23, 2023, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed.

ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Alphabet Inc. Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - GOOG, GOOGL

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Investors are relying on an old strategy to navigate the current tumult in asset prices: buying shares of the massive U.S. companies that led markets higher for years.

Wall St Week Ahead Strength in megacap stocks masks broader U.S. market woes

A federal judge on Friday set a fast-paced schedule in the U.S. Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit challenging Google LLC's digital advertising technology practices, moving the case along more quickly than either side had proposed.

US Justice Dept's Google advertising case gets fast-paced schedule

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”) reminds investors of the upcoming May 15, 2023 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Alphabet Inc. (“Alphabet” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GOOG, GOOGL) securities between February 4, 2020 and January 23, 2023, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL)

Google has taken down hundreds of loan apps from the Play Store in Kenya, after its new policy, which requires digital lenders in the East African country to submit proof of license, took effect in January.

Google removes hundreds of Kenya-focused loan apps from Play Store

Adobe

Google, Adobe and Nvidia led the way this week in artificial intelligence-related news for AI stocks, along with former President Donald Trump. The post AI Stocks: In Case You Missed It On Trump, Bard, Adobe, Nvidia appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

AI Stocks: In Case You Missed It On Trump, Bard, Adobe, Nvidia

GitLab

Following GitLab's latest earnings report, Alphabet went shopping for GitLab stock. Alphabet is still a small owner of GitLab, but it could easily acquire the rest of the business.

Google Buys More GitLab Stock -- What Investors Need to Know

ChatGPT has the potential to disrupt its Google Search business. The Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit against the company in January 2023.

3 Risks to Pay Attention to When Investing in Alphabet

Dell Technologies

SAP SE

Global tech giants from Microsoft and Google to SAP have laid off thousands of employees since the start of the year despite being profitable.

These tech giants are still making money, but layoffs are coming hard and fast

BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the upcoming May 15, 2023 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the case filed on behalf of investors who purchased Alphabet Inc. (“Alphabet” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GOOG, GOOGL) securities between February 4, 2020 and January 23, 2023, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Investors suffering losses on their Alphabet investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G.

Deadline Reminder: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL)

Initial unemployment claims edged lower last week. The Fed raised interest rates again, but signaled it may slow the cadence of its rate hikes, or even pause them if conditions warrant.

Why Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft All Rallied Thursday Morning

Google has launched its Bard beta in the US and UK and will expand to new countries and languages soon.

Google Opens Early Access To Bard AI, Prompts Small Bump In Stock Price

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The three American companies tacked on $47 billion in market capitalization Thursday as Congress upped the pressure on security concerns posed by TikTok.

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