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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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A Moscow court on Monday accepted a bankruptcy application by Google's Russian subsidiary and started initial bankruptcy proceedings, placing the company under supervision, Russian news agencies reported.

Moscow court accepts Google's Russian unit's bankruptcy application -agencies

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Big investors are famous for breaking rank from the S&P 500 crowd. So when you see a few agreeing on a stock, it's worth paying attention.

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Aalyria says its laser connectivity infrastructure is "on a greater scale and speed than anything that exists today"

Google spins out secret hi-speed telecom project called Aalyria, and keeps stake in startup

Alphabet CEO hints at a goal for a 20% productivity boost. The tech giant would be looking at a massive EPS boost after Q2'22 profits were flat YoY despite generating $8 billion in higher revenues.

Google: Finally Growing Up

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As use of the internet evolves and grows, infrastructure spending goes up, too.

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Sundar Pichai joined Google in 2004 as a technocrat (who majored in metallurgical engineering) and became its CEO in 2015. His vision propelled Google into new markets and transformed its old search business into some of the most successful products.

Alphabet: Sundar Pichai's Scorecard And Challenges Ahead

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Verily, the life sciences business under Alphabet, said Friday that it has raised $1 billion, capital that will be used to expand its data-driven healthcare products tailored to individuals. The round was led by Alphabet, the company said in its announcement.

Alphabet's Verily raises $1 billion as tech giants enter red hot healthcare sector

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Apple and Alphabet's Google are facing a probe over anti-competitive practices in Mexico after the country's former telecommunications chief filed a complaint, he said in a statement on Twitter on Friday.

Google, Apple facing anti-competitive complaint in Mexico

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The U.S. International Trade Commission said on Friday it would probe allegations brought by Alphabet Inc's Google against Sonos claiming the home-audio company infringed on Google patents by importing certain audio components.

U.S. trade body probes allegations Sonos violated Google patents

Alphabet-owned health technology company Verily is preparing to expand its precision health businesses after a $1 billion investment round.

Alphabet Helps Its Health Business Verily Raise $1B

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The European Union's executive body will launch a consultation early next year on whether tech giants should bear some of the costs of Europe's telecoms network, EU industry chief Thierry Breton said on Friday.

EU to consult on making Big Tech contribute to telco network costs

Alphabet Inc's health technology arm Verily said on Friday it had raised $1 billion in a funding round led by its parent.

Alphabet's Verily raises $1 bln in funding round

Alphabet Inc.'s Google pays billions of dollars each year to Apple Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. and other telecom giants to illegally maintain its spot as the No. 1 search engine, the US Justice Department told a federal judge Thursday.

Google pays 'enormous' sums to maintain search-engine dominance, DOJ says

EU antitrust regulators have broadened the scope of their investigation into Alphabet unit Google's digital advertising business by taking over the Portuguese competition watchdog's probe into the same issue.

EU regulators widen Google adtech probe to include Portuguese case

While Apple currently has a P/E [FWD] Ratio of 25.54, Alphabet's is only 20.83. My DCF Model shows that both companies are currently undervalued.

Apple Vs. Google: Which Is The Most Attractive Right Now?

70% of YouTube's reach is to an audience that isn't accessible by traditional TV media. 95% of teens in the U.S. use YouTube, showing that it is more appealing than other online ecosystems for young audiences.

Google: YouTube Makes The Competition Work Hard

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Bear markets generally signal that  investors' overall sentiment is  negative  Such markets are usually, but not always, associated with recessions. And most of the statistics about the history of bear-market stocks don't instill a lot of confidence in investors.

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Amazon's Buy With Prime program could boost its e-commerce dominance. But Google has refocused on using e-commerce-related searches to boost advertising growth.

It's Google Vs. Amazon Now In Online Shopping

At current prices, Alphabet looks attractive, especially when looking at some of the recent moves by peers such as AMZN and AAPL. With decent option premiums, our way to trade the stock is to try and accumulate shares on pullbacks via puts.

Google: Time To Buy (On My Terms)

Alphabet Inc's Google has picked the Washington Post's longtime chief information officer to help run its news division as general manager, the tech giant said on Wednesday.

Google appoints top Washington Post exec as general manager of news

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"It's so important to keep your eye on the horizon, and maintain a long-term point of view.

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Source: Shutterstock For months, a question has loomed as to just how far the markets can fall. Between escalating geopolitical tensions and rising inflation, the macroeconomic headwinds have been significant.

Stock Market Crash Alert: Michael Burry Says We Haven't Hit the Bottom

Pichai warned that Google has been "slower" to make decisions as its headcount has swelled. The search engine technology, online advertising, and cloud computing and consumer electronics company has slowed hiring for the remainder of 2022.

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