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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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Apple

Disney

Intuitive Surgical

NVIDIA

These stocks share one important common denominator: great long-term growth prospects.

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Amazon

DexCom

Shopify

Tesla

Alphabet, Amazon, DexCom, Shopify, and Tesla have all announced stock splits this year -- but only one of these giants is a screaming buy.

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The market reaction post-Q2 earnings demonstrated that Google's near-term headwinds had been reflected. But, Google must contend with more competition amid slowing growth in ads. YouTube's growth slowdown could be bottoming out soon before recovering. However, Google Cloud also needs to demonstrate profitable growth to compensate for slowing growth in advertising.

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Bank of America

Wells Fargo

Exxon Mobil

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TechnipFMC

Millicom International Cellular S.A.

Qualtrics International

Playa Hotels & Resorts

There are cheap stocks, and then there are penny stocks. The former aren't necessarily bad investments.

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Microsoft

These tech giants operate many different businesses, but the cloud is the growth story right now.

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Investing for the future didn't prevent another solid earnings report.

Alphabet Shows Once Again Why It Is the Best FAANG Stock to Own

Starbucks

Labor unions have formed at more than 200 Starbucks, an Apple store, Google and elsewhere. Here's how it happened and why it's unusual in retail and tech.

Unions are forming at Starbucks, Apple and Google. Here's why workers are organizing now

Antitrust regulators in the EU have asked developers about a threat from Google to cut apps out of its Play Store if they used other payment options, Reuters reported. Google said earlier in the year that companies using another billing system would be removed from its app store by June this year.

EU Asks Developers About Google App Payments, Report Says

For investors seeking exposure to a rapidly expanding industry, Amazon (AMZN), Microsoft (MSFT), and Alphabet (GOOGL) would all be excellent choices.

3 Titans With Robust Cloud Computing Segments

EU antitrust regulators have asked app developers whether Alphabet unit Google's threat to remove apps from its Play Store if they use other payment options instead of its own billing system has hurt their business, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

EU antitrust regulators quiz developers on Google app payments - sources

Short Hills Capital's Steve Weiss has been sitting in cash for most of the year, as he's held a bearish view on the market and has been largely correct.

This Market Bear Just Bought Apple, Amazon And Alphabet Shares: Why The Tech Investor Sees 'Clear Sailing' Ahead

FAANG stocks, including Alphabet and Apple, have been strong investments in the past. That doesn't mean that their future return outlook is equal, however.

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PepsiCo

Such expenditures among S&P 500 companies are growing faster than stock repurchases for the first time since early 2021.

Companies From Google to Pepsi Boost Capital Spending

Google's Search & other ads segment has grown prodigiously, and it was responsible for 58% of overall revenue in 2Q22. Weakness from Walmart and Target doesn't hurt Google as much as some fear.

Google Looks Solid In Uncertain Times

In June, Google told us that it would start merging its Duo video chat service for consumers with Meet, its Zoom competitor for business users. The next phase of this merger starts today.

The next step in Google's merger of Duo and Meet starts today

CyberRes adds Voltage data-centric security for BigQuery customers worldwide to address data privacy regulations SANTA CLARA, Calif. , Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CyberRes, a Micro Focus line of business, today announced a partnership with Google Cloud to support the upcoming release of BigQuery remote functions.

Micro Focus' CyberRes Partners with Google Cloud to Enable High-Scale Secure Cloud Analytics with Data Privacy

PayPal

The growth-centric Nasdaq 100 is home to three widely owned stocks that are cheaper than they've ever been.

3 Nasdaq 100 Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in August

Twid, an Indian startup operating a rewards based payment platform, has raised $12 million to scale its network of merchants and issuers and expand its solution in the South Asian market. Rakuten Capital led the startup's Series A round, which also saw participation from Google and existing investors including Sequoia Surge and Beenext.

Google backs Indian rewards payments startup Twid

Italy's communication authority said on Tuesday it had fined tech giant Google, owned by parent company Alphabet, 750,000 euros ($766,350) for allegedly breaching a ban on gambling advertising on its YouTube video platform.

Italy's communication authority fines Google over gambling advertising

Fresh macroeconomic conditions have not been friendly to technology stocks, but the ongoing sell-off has gifted investors with several compelling buying opportunities.

Got $5,000? Buy the Dip on This FAANG Stock Amid the Nasdaq Sell-Off

This stock boasts a cheap valuation and operates in a massive industry with a competitive advantage.

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Google, Facebook CEOs warn slackers, what it means

Netflix

MILAN (Reuters) -France, Italy and Spain are stepping up pressure on the European Commission to come up with legislation that ensures Big Tech firms partly finance telecoms infrastructure in the bloc, a document showed on Monday.

Big tech should share Europe network costs - France, Italy, Spain document

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

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