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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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The splits are something that investors of both companies can celebrate, as stock splits generally breathe new life into shares with increased trading volume.

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Bit by bit, in India, the open network gains adherents, with Amazon firmly in the crosshairs. And it might be the case that at  least a few other nations follow suit, should India's government-backed grand eCommerce shift take root.

Google Could Give Tipping Point to India's Open Commerce Digital Network

Alphabet Inc. investors rejected 17 shareholder proposals at the Google parent company's annual meeting Wednesday, including a racial-equity audit, but approved a company proposal to increase the share count that will allow for a planned stock split.

Google investors shoot down racial-equity audit while approving stock split

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Uber

What people are buying at Target says a lot about their plans for the summer.

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Salesforce

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Tesla

Both of these companies are profitable, which should make them popular among investors as the stock market rebounds.

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Both stocks should continue to be long-term winners, but one stands out over the near term.

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Alphabet shares have been struggling in the face of concerns over rising interest rates and inflation. Alphabet is facing numerous headwinds in its near-term future.

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Apple

Google, Meta, Apple, Amazon and other tech companies may need to deal with a new digital platform regulator in the U.S. if Congress passes a bill that seeks to create a Commission to rein in Silicon Valley's power.

Big Tech in the US Could Have Its Own Regulator Under New Bill

At the current GOOG stock price, long-term investors can buy into this high-quality tech name at a great entry point. The post Patient Investors Should Buy Hard-Hit Alphabet Stock appeared first on InvestorPlace.

Patient Investors Should Buy Hard-Hit Alphabet Stock

Lovesac Company

Pinterest

These highly innovative stocks are ripe for the picking with the Nasdaq enduring a peak decline of 31%.

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Advertising is still the bread and butter for Google, contributing over 80% of the total revenue and a bigger chunk of the profits. Amazon's rise in the digital advertising space has been swift and the company has recently reported over $30 billion in trailing twelve months advertising revenue.

Google Struggles To Keep Amazon At Bay

Stock splits are more interesting than meaningful, but you should pay attention to them anyway.

Alphabet, Amazon, and Tesla Are Doing Stock Splits: What That Means for Investors

Google-backed DotPe, which helps businesses in India go online and sell digitally, is in advanced stages of talks to raise about $50 million in a new financing round, a source familiar with the matter told TechCrunch. Temasek, the Singapore state-owned investment firm, is finalizing deliberations to lead the investment in the Gurgaon-headquartered startup, the source […]

Temasek in talks to invest in Google-backed DotPe

Bangalore-based parent company of ShareChat, Mohalla Tech, has raised nearly $300 million in funding from Google, Indian media conglomerate Times Group and Singapore government's Temasek Holdings, according to a report from Reuters.

Google, Temasek Back India's ShareChat With $300 Million At $5 Billion Valuation

Advanced Micro Devices

Shopify

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Microsoft

QUALCOMM

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

Although the innovation space has suffered substantially from the market fallout, the best tech stocks to buy are now on discount. The post The 7 Best Tech Stocks to Buy for June 2022 appeared first on InvestorPlace.

The 7 Best Tech Stocks to Buy for June 2022

AMD announced its latest partnership with Google Cloud. That's good news for AMD stock but there's something even more exciting here.

New Google Partnership Is Good for AMD. Here's 1 Thing Even Better

The parent company of India's ShareChat has raised nearly $300 million in fresh funding from Alphabet Inc's Google, media giant Times Group and Singapore's Temasek Holdings, valuing the social media firm at nearly $5 billion, two sources involved in the deal discussions told Reuters.

Google backs India's ShareChat in $300 million funding round at $5 billion valuation

Alphabet has seen its share price plunge in the 2022 bear market, but the future prospects are as bright as ever. At only 19x forward earnings, Alphabet has rarely been cheaper in its history.

Google Offers An Amazing Business At A 30% Discount To Intrinsic Value

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Universal Display

Focus on quality in this market: Steady growth, profitability, and ample cash.

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Snap's preannouncement brought down Alphabet stock to truly bargain levels.

Here's Why Alphabet Is Even Cheaper Than It Looks

Despite strong earnings growth, shares of these fast-growing companies are trading at value stock prices.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals

They're simple to understand -- but not always easy to follow.

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