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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.

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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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Amid debate on whether tech companies are overspending on AI, Google's pricey reunion with Noam Shazeer draws attention.

Google Paid $2.7 Billion to Bring Back an AI Genius Who Quit in Frustration

Google Cloud, Norway's sovereign wealth fund and Swiss bank UBS have joined forces to back a bid to run Britain's real-time record of transactions in bond markets, the fixed income technology firm leading the plan told Reuters.

Google, Norway's wealth fund back UK real-time bond tape bid

Alphabet's vertically integrated search model and extensive network create significant entry barriers, making it difficult for AI-powered search engines like SearchGPT to disrupt Google Search. Despite Microsoft's AI-powered Bing, its market share growth has been minimal, reinforcing the strength and dominance of Google Search. AI-powered search engines are not new; Alphabet's AI Overviews already offer similar functionalities, making the impact of new AI entrants limited.

Google: Online Search Unlikely To Be Disrupted By SearchGPT

UK's Competition watchdog said on Tuesday it would work with Alphabet-owned Google to address competition concerns after it found the company's revised approach towards third-party cookies on Chrome still raised concerns in the advertising market.

UK's competition watchdog to work with Google to tackle concerns Over Chrome cookies

Warner Bros Discovery Inc

Warner Bros. Discovery and Google have created a new caption generation tool, known internally as "caption AI.

Warner Bros. Discovery partners with Google for AI-generated captions on 'Max' streaming service

Volkswagen AG

Alphabet's Google is providing key capabilities for an artificial intelligence assistant for Volkswagen drivers in a smartphone app, part of Google's strategy to win business by offering tools to build enterprise AI applications.

Google, Volkswagen partner on smartphone AI assistant

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The S&P 500 is made up of 500 companies from 11 sectors, so it's highly diversified. A handful of technology stocks soared in value in recent years, and they now have an outsized influence over the performance of the index.

These 5 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Make Up 27.1% of the Entire S&P 500 Index

In the most recent trading session, Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) closed at $163.07, indicating a -0.95% shift from the previous trading day.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know

Under the EU's rules, Google could face fines of up to 10% of its annual revenue if it fails to address the block's concerns.

EU set to warn Google to change search practices or face major fines: report

CrowdStrike

Hims & Hers Health

While it is no secret that assets in the stock market can offer substantial profits to skillful investors and traders, it is sometimes difficult to discern which stocks are better than others in this regard and which could provide an income of, say, $10,000 from investing a mere $1,000 in them.

Where to put $1,000 in stocks to make $10k in 2025

Big tech companies are spending billions to be the next dominant AI company. Several contenders have massive potential in AI, and one of them is Alphabet.

Prediction: This Major Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Could Compete With Nvidia in the Not-Too-Distant Future

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) ended last week strong, closing at $164.64 on Friday, September 20, up 0.86%. Over the past five days, the stock surged 3.93%, bringing its year-to-date performance to 17.97%.

Wall Street sets Google stock price for next 12 months

Google has monopolized the technology used to buy and sell online display ads by restricting or eliminating the choices of its customers—both website publishers and advertisers—the U.S. Justice Department alleged at a federal antitrust trial.

How Google allegedly monopolized the ad technology market

Tesla

Four of the Magnificent Seven offer the growth needed to justify buying the stocks today. These companies are poised to grow earnings by as much as 40% annually.

These "Magnificent Seven" Stocks Are Brilliant Artificial Intelligence (AI) Buys

Alphabet's diversified structure allows it to explore various AI applications beyond just search and advertising. Despite its decades of proven AI expertise, Alphabet's stock price hasn't soared as much as competitors such as Nvidia and Microsoft.

Forget Nvidia: Here's a Better Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Right Now

Broadcom

Thanks to an acquisition in 1998, Berkshire Hathaway became the owner of a specialty investment fund that now manages $602 million in assets. The asset managers of Buffett's secret portfolio have been net-sellers of stocks over the past two years.

Warren Buffett's Secret Portfolio Is Dumping Shares of 3 Supercharged Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks (No, Not Nvidia!)

Alphabet was once worth more than Apple. But it's now a lot less valuable -- even though it's growing a lot faster.

Will Alphabet Be Worth More Than Apple by 2025?

Google opened its defense against allegations that it holds an illegal monopoly on online advertising technology Friday with witness testimony saying the industry is vastly more complex and competitive than portrayed by the federal government.

Google begins its defense in antitrust case alleging monopoly over advertising technology

JPMorgan Chase & Co

Owens Corning

US stocks have surged over the past two days following the Federal Reserve's decision to lower its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points. This marks the Fed's first rate cut in four years and signals a more accommodative monetary policy ahead, with an additional 50-basis point cut projected by year-end.

Top 3 rate-sensitive stocks to watch in 2025 amid Fed rate cuts

Cloud computing providers will continue to see strong demand for their products. Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet all have top-tier cloud computing offerings.

3 Stocks to Take Advantage of the Next Wave of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Investing

Advanced Micro Devices

The insatiable demand for data center chips could fuel excellent results for Advanced Micro Devices.  Google saw double-digit percentage growth in advertising revenue following the launch of its Gemini AI model.

This Metric Says Buy the Dip on These Nasdaq Stocks

As the government wraps up its case, it has built a picture of how Google has become dominant among companies that buy and sell ads online.

What the U.S. Has Argued in the Google Ad Tech Antitrust Trial

Microsoft's close relationship with OpenAI is already paying off. Alphabet has developed its own popular generative AI model, Gemini.

Better AI Stock: Microsoft vs. Alphabet

Stocks are racing ahead today, with tech stocks out in front.

The Fed's Interest-Rate Cut Is Lifting Magnificent 7 Stocks Today

Intel

Mobileye Global Inc

Tech stocks rebounded a day after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.5%. On top of that, Intel denied plans to sell its Mobileye investment this morning, sparking enthusiasm for driverless car stocks.

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