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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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Amazon

Microsoft

Duquesne Family Office sold all its Amazon shares and scaled back its stake in Microsoft after Druckenmiller warned of a prolonged bear market would probably be prolonged.

Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller sold Big Tech stocks in the last quarter after warning that there'll be a recession in 2023

Zoom Video

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) bought shares in Alphabet, Zoom Video and Microsoft as part of a wider pick of U.S. stocks, bringing the sovereign wealth fund's second-quarter investments to about $40.8 billion.

Saudi PIF buys shares in Alphabet, Zoom and Microsoft in U.S. shopping spree

Apple

Google is again sending a message to Apple: Fix the text messaging issues between Android devices and iPhones.

Google to Apple: 'It's time' to fix text messages between iPhones and Android smartphones

The ad-tech stock you want to own in a recession.

It's Time For This FAANG Stock to Flex its Muscle

NextEra Energy

Visa

Patience can pay off handsomely for shareholders of these industry leaders.

4 Time-Tested Stocks That Can Help You Build Generational Wealth

Despite various headwinds and uncertainties in the near term, we see Google stock well-poised to deliver double-digit annual returns for the years to come. During a busy earnings season, having a coherent investing roadmap keeps us clear-headed and focused on the bigger picture.

Google: A Buffett-Type Compounder In 4 Charts

Alphabet recently announced solid Q2 2022 results, with double-digit revenue growth. Despite volatile markets, Alphabet is demonstrating tremendous resilience on two important metrics: operating cash flow and balance sheet strength.

Alphabet: A Cash Flow Machine With A Fortress Balance Sheet

Datadog

Pubmatic

PayPal

With these stocks well off their highs, it may be the perfect time to open a position.

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Intuitive Surgical

These innovative growth stocks are ripe for the picking following a 34% peak plunge in the Nasdaq Composite.

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MercadoLibre

Tractor Supply

Favorable trends continue to work in the favor of these three stocks.

Nasdaq Bear Market: 3 Stocks I'd Buy With No Hesitation

Google remains the building block in our long-term portfolio, given the amazing returns thus far and promising potential ahead. Despite the impacts of Apple Privacy settings, GOOG has proven itself to be highly inflation-resistant with impressive profitability and cash flow.

Google: The Expert Bullfighter In A Bear Market

Twilio

This trio has great long-term opportunities; don't get distracted by short-term market sentiment.

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Google has been sanctioned A$60 million (around $40M+) in Australia over Android settings it had applied, dating back around five years, which were found — in a 2021 court ruling — to have mislead consumers about its location data collection.

Google fined $40M+ for misleading location tracking settings on Android

Netflix

Berkshire Hathaway's 13F filings don't tell the full story about the company's holdings.

Surprise! Warren Buffett "Owns" All 5 FAANG Stocks

Australia's competition watchdog said on Friday that Alphabet Inc's Google unit was ordered by the country's federal court to pay A$60 million ($42.7 million) in penalties for misleading users on collection of personal data.

Google to pay $42.7 million in penalties for misleading users - Australian watchdog

Short is hot in social video, as YouTube's briefest content has seen views jump 135 percent in the past year, according to Tubular Labs. Individual creators overwhelmingly are behind the short shots, which compete with content on TikTok and several copycat platforms.

YouTube Video Shorts See Giant Jump In Views In Past Year

Roku

Roku's moneymaker could soon face a big challenge.

Google Is About to Give Roku More to Worry About

Among the dozens of stocks to enact splits this year are two industry leaders that scream value and one cash-rich company that's clobbering its shareholders.

2 Stock-Split Stocks That Have Never Been Cheaper and 1 Value Trap to Avoid Like the Plague

Google has grave reservations about developing a self-regulatory body for the social media sector in India to hear user complaints, though the proposal has support from Facebook and Twitter, sources with knowledge of the discussions told Reuters.

Google opposes Facebook-backed proposal for self-regulatory body in India -sources

GameStop

Google executed a 20-for-1 stock split on Monday and, later this week, GameStop will issue three extra shares for every share.

Google And GameStop Are Splitting Stocks, And Here's What It Means For Investors

The US Department of Justice is reportedly preparing to sue Google as soon as September over its domination of the online advertising market.

Justice Department reportedly prepares antitrust suit against Google

Google, the developer of the Android operating system, has increased its pressure on Apple to adopt RCS, a next-generation standard for text messaging.

Google pushes Apple to adopt a new kind of text messaging, criticizes 'green bubbles'

Google Fiber plans to bring its high-speed internet service to multiple cities in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nebraska and Nevada over the next several years in its first big expansion since it spun out as an independent Alphabet Inc unit in 2015.

Exclusive-Google Fiber plans 5-state growth spurt, biggest since 2015

At its current price of $118, the stock is trading 20% below its fair value of $148 – Trefis' estimate for Google's valuation.

Alphabet (Google) Stock Missed The Street Expectations In Q2, What's Next?

A company may hold the largest market share, but it doesn't mean it's winning.

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