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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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As I read many earnings call transcripts, I found out a recurring theme that may benefit Google. Supply chain constraints may have had an impact on marketing expenses.

Alphabet: This Is What P&G, Hershey And Airbnb Hint Us About Google

Google CEO Sundar Pichai reportedly grew agitated during a “heated” all-hands meeting in which an employee asked why the search engine was “nickel-and-diming” workers by taking away perks and benefits.

“We don't get to choose the macroeconomic conditions always,” Google CEO Sundar Pichai tells disgruntled staff

Sundar Pichai answered often hostile questions from Alphabet staff at an all-hands meeting and denied that savings were "aggressive", CNBC reported.

Google chief tells staff not to 'equate fun with money' and denies claims of 'aggressive' cost cuts, report says

A 2023 recession is now the base case, and Google will not be spared as advertising budgets will be cut during an economic slowdown. In the worst case scenario, ad revenue growth could fall to 0% in 2023, but management will likely cut costs to maintain a strong operating margin.

Google: Here's The Worst Case Scenario

Waymo LLC hired a new finance chief as the autonomous-vehicle company works to boost self-driving capabilities and expand in multiple regions.

Waymo hires new finance chief who will focus on helping the company expand

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Apple

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If investors weren't already worried, they should be following the disclosure of inflation numbers on Sept. 13. The U.S. had already experienced two straight quarters of GDP contraction.

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Pichai has ratcheted up the pressure on Googlers to boost productivity in the midst of a sharp economic downturn.

Google employee grills CEO Sundar Pichai for ‘nickel-and-diming' workers: report

Microsoft

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Better Buy: Alphabet vs. Microsoft

Google CEO Sundar Pichai expressed some annoyance at this week's all-hands meeting as he sought to clarify and defend cost cuts and address employee concerns.

Google CEO Pichai tells employees not to 'equate fun with money' in heated all-hands meeting

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There are deals to be had in tech for those with a long-term mindset.

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Alphabet or Google is the world's largest advertising company and has dominating market positions in internet search, mobile operating systems and more. The company had a tepid second quarter, as advertisers pulled ad spend due to economic uncertainty.

Google Is Flirting With 52-Week Lows, Time To Load Up

Google is one of the cheapest big tech stocks going by earnings multiples and other valuation measures. It also enjoys a strong competitive position in several markets, including ad-tech and mobile phone app sales.

Google: The EU Wants A Cut

Alphabet will start monetizing short-form videos, allowing YouTube to return to growth mode. The tech giant continues to work towards a 20% productivity boost.

Google: Short-Form Video Boom

If to date Alphabet possesses a winning mentality, it owes much to its CEO Sundar Pichai. The P/E ratio is the lowest in 10 years and is even lower than that recorded in March 2020.

Google: Enormous Free Cash Flow And Undervaluation Make It A Strong Buy

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Intuitive Surgical

NextEra Energy

Toyota Motor

Walmart

Exxon Mobil

Given the chaotic developments both economically and geopolitically, much discussion has centered on a potential equities market crash and how certain stocks to buy may benefit over the long run due to the subsequent discount. However, it's fair to bring up the academic likelihood of such a scenario panning out.

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Tesla

Mega-cap stocks are well-liked among investors. Both GOOG and TSLA belong to that group. Both have done a stock split recently and both compete in the self-driving automobile space. How do they compare?

Google Vs. Tesla: Which Stock Has A Better Forecast?

Senate panel approves bill to give news organizations more power against tech platforms

Amazon

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN), Microsoft Corp and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)-owned Google face an investigation into competition in cloud services in the UK. Communications regulator Ofcom also said it would examine other digital markets over the next year, including messaging services such as WhatsApp, FaceTime and Zoom, and connected televisions and smart speakers.

Amazon, Microsoft and Google face UK probe into cloud services

The tech giant still faces several near-term challenges.

5 Red Flags for Alphabet's Future

Regulator's inquiry will also focus on messaging and smart devices as three ‘hyperscalers' face scrutiny

Ofcom to investigate tech giants' dominance of cloud computing

Shopify

Hedge fund managers were piling into these beaten-down stocks in the second quarter.

2 Stock-Split Growth Stocks Down 32% and 81% That Billionaires Are Buying

Ofcom, the U.K. media watchdog, is set to launch a study examining the role of Amazon, Microsoft and Google in the cloud services market.

Amazon, Microsoft and Google face UK probe over dominance in cloud computing

Tech companies are bracing for an economic downturn.

Facebook Parent Meta, Google To Cut Costs And Staff, Report Says

Two of the world's largest tech companies have begun to quietly eliminate jobs as they endeavor to cut costs. Facebook owner Meta Platforms has begun reorganizing departments and giving impacted employees a limited time to apply for other in-house positions, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Wednesday (Sept.

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