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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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I upgrade Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) from "Hold" to "Buy" due to attractive valuation and potentially overblown market pessimism on low ROI on AI investments and antitrust trials risk. I believe the antitrust case and concerns over AI-related capital expenditures are key factors driving Google's stock downward, but risks seem already priced in. Google's recent financial performance shows strong advertising revenue growth and effective cost control. The significant investments in AI and cloud infrastructure are necessary things to compete in the long run.

Google Stock Looks Tempting Already (Rating Upgrade)

Alphabet has experienced a significant decline, now down 21% from its all-time high, making the stock undervalued. Antitrust lawsuits are a risk, but I believe the valuation, strong fundamentals, and growth potential make up for the risk. Alphabet has successfully navigated lawsuits in the past, and a potential breaking up of Alphabet's business can actually unlock upside potential.

Google Stock: This Compounder Just Became Undervalued

Tesla

Autonomous driving technology is a key catalyst many companies have touted as the key rationale as to why investors may want to consider piling into already-expensive stocks.

Self-Driving Showdown: Is Tesla or Waymo Poised to Capture This Massive Market?

The government has proposed potentially breaking up Alphabet. Its various business units are likely worth more separated than the combined company at present.

Opinion: Alphabet Would Be Worth More if Broken Up

A federal judge says he will deliver a punishment in Google's antitrust case by August 2025, according to The New York Times, after ruling earlier this month that Google had abused its monopoly power over the search industry.

Google to receive punishment for search monopoly by next August, says judge

Nvidia's stock gains have been propelled by strong revenue growth and impressive profits. The company's valuation is much higher than a dominant internet firm also at the forefront of the AI boom.

Missed Out On Nvidia's Run-Up? My Best AI Stock to Buy and Hold.

After ruling against Google last month, Judge Amit P. Mehta said he would take until next August to determine fixes that the company must make.

Remedies to Google's Search Monopoly Will Be Decided by August 2025, Judge Says

Amazon

Why Meta Platforms, Amazon, Alphabet, and Other "Magnificent Seven" Stocks Slumped on Friday

The U.S. Department of Justice plans to ask a federal judge for remedies in the antitrust case over Alphabet's Google search by the end of the year, prosecutors said at a court hearing on Friday.

Google search monopoly case remedies to come by December

The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google may have broken U.K. competition laws by abusing its influence and using “anti-competitive” practices in prioritizing its ad exchange.

UK Regulator Says Google's Ad Practices May Have Broken Competition Law

The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said Friday (Sept. 6) that it has found that Google may have harmed competition by using its dominance in online display advertising to favor its own ad technology services.

UK's CMA Says Google's Ad Tech Practices May Violate Competition Law

CMA says tech company has ‘abused its dominant position' to the detriment of publishers and advertisers

Google using anti-competitive tactics in UK ad market, claims watchdog

Google's future as provider of the world's most dominant search engine rests in the hands of a federal court judge who last month ruled the company has a monopoly on internet search.

Future of Google search rests with judge who will strip away monopoly power: Q&A with antitrust expert

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Google could face a lawsuit seeking more than $100 billion in damages, but it's not all bad news for the tech giant

US tech titan Google employs "anti-competitive practices" with regards to online advertising, Britain's competition watchdog concluded Friday in provisional findings of a two-year long investigation.

Google 'anti-competitive' over online ad tech: UK

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a statement of objections against Google, accusing the tech giant of anti-competitive behaviour in the online display advertising sector. The CMA's provisional findings suggest that Google may have used its dominance in ad tech services to restrict competition in the UK market.

British regulator challenges Google's ad tech practices for stifling competition

The DOJ's second antitrust trial against Google begins Monday in a Virginia court. The agency will argue that Google has used its portfolio of ad tools to create a monopoly.

Google's second antitrust trial could help shape the future of online ads

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has provisionally determined that Google is abusing its dominant position in the advertising technology space. According to the watchdog, the Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)-owned search giant “disadvantages competitors and prevents them competing on a level playing field to provide publishers and advertisers with a better, more competitive service that supports growth in their business”.

Google faces severe penalties for anti-competitive advertising practices

More antitrust woes for Google. The U.K'.s competition watchdog said on Friday that it suspects the company of adtech antitrust abuses.

Google faces provisional antitrust charges in UK for ‘self-preferencing' its ad exchange

The U.K.'s competition watchdog on Friday issued Google a statement of objections, finding that its position in the digital advertising is harming competition.

British competition regulator objects to Google's ad tech practices

Britain's competition watchdog said on Friday it provisionally found Google had abused its dominant positions through the operation of both its publisher ad server and buying tools to restrict competition in the UK.

UK watchdog objects to Google's ad tech practices

Google is drawing more attention to its growing subscription business. Its services business could become an "Apple-like number," one analyst said.

Google has a fast-growing new business with 'Apple-like' rocketship potential: getting you to pay for subscriptions

Alphabet's YouTube said on Thursday it was terminating the Tenet Media channel and four channels operated by Tenet owner Lauren Chen, following an indictment from the U.S. Department of Justice.

YouTube terminating Tenet Media channel after US indictment

Analysts re-rated Google parent Alphabet Inc GOOGL Thursday.

Alphabet Remains Core Tech Bet But Regulatory Risks and AI Uncertainties Loom: Analysts

The cloud computing market is a massive growth opportunity, with Alphabet's Google Cloud showing robust revenue and profit growth, making it a compelling investment. Despite a recent stock dip, Alphabet's long-term performance and forward pricing remain strong, justifying a continued 'buy' rating. Alphabet's overall revenue and profits are growing, driven by its Google Services and rapidly expanding Google Cloud segment.

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