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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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Mandiant

Alphabet Inc's Google said on Tuesday it would buy cybersecurity firm Mandiant Inc for $5.4 billion in cash as its cloud business skyrockets.

Google to buy cybersecurity firm Mandiant for $5.4 billion

The deal is expected to close later this year.

Google to Buy Mandiant for $23 a Share, or $5.4 Billion

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More than $14 billion has flown into dividend-focused ETFs in the first two months of the year, compared to less than $2 billion over the same period in 2021.

February Dividend Update: Outperformance Continues

Alphabet Inc's Google is in talks to buy cybersecurity firm Mandiant, the Information reported on Monday, citing a person with knowledge of the discussion.

Google in talks to buy cybersecurity firm Mandiant - The Information

Mandiant Inc (NASDAQ: MNDT) shares jumped 20% on Monday after the Information cited anonymous source to report that Alphabet Inc's (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google was interested in buying the cybersecurity company for $4.50 billion. What's in it for Google?

Mandiant shares up 20% on a possible deal with Google

Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL) is in talks to purchase cybersecurity behemoth Mandiant (NASDAQ: MNDT), The Information reported Monday. The cybersecurity stock took off late in the regular trading session after the report was published, and Mandiant ended the trading day 16.05% higher at $22.

Mandiant Shares Rip Higher After Reports Of Google's Interest: What Investors Need To Know

Shares of Mandiant, a $4.5 billion cybersecurity firm, closed up 16% after a report said Google is interested in acquiring the company.

Mandiant spikes 16% on report Google is in talks to acquire the company

Mandiant Inc. MNDT, +16.05% shares rallied Monday and were halted following reports that the cybersecurity company is also in talks with Google parent Alphabet Inc. GOOG, -4.28% GOOGL, -4.19% over a possible deal, raising the possibility of a bidding war. Mandiant shares rallied more than 20% after being paused at least once following a report from The Information of Alphabet's interest.

Mandiant stock rallies more than 20% after report of Google interest

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S&P 500 stocks have experienced a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5% in real trailing 12-month total revenue per share over the past five years. The benchmark index for the U.S. stock market closed at 4,328.87 on Friday, up nearly 82.5% over the past five years through March 4.

4 Companies Growing Revenue Per Share Fast

The US Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear Alphabet's attempt to nix a lawsuit by shareholders accusing it of fraudulently concealing a security glitch that left private user data exposed.

Supreme Court spurns Google bid to avoid shareholders' privacy lawsuit

Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google peps up audio streaming competition for Amazon, Apple and Spotify with its deepening focus on the podcast category.

GOOGL Boosts Podcast Efforts: Should SPOT, AMZN & AAPL Worry?

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear Alphabet Inc's attempt to nix a lawsuit by shareholders accusing the Google parent company of fraudulently concealing a security glitch that left private user data exposed.

U.S. Supreme Court spurns Google bid to avoid shareholder lawsuit

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Few companies exemplify how long-term investing can help you retire rich as Apple, which is up, 2,127X over the last 35 years. The good news is that Apple is still one of the best companies on earth, and is expected to grow 14.5% over time, meaning it can make you rich over time. The bad news is that Apple is so overvalued that its pricing in the next 5 year's worth of growth and offering just 0.5% CAGR risk-adjusted expected returns.

Why Everyone Should Own Apple But Buy These 2 Fast-Growing Blue-Chip Bargains Today

Alphabet is one of the most entrenched tech companies out there, controlling many popular apps as well as the most popular mobile operating system.

Google: A Fortress Of A Stock

Amazon

Julian Robertson (Trades, Portfolio)'s Tiger Management recently released its 13F for the fourth quarter of 2021, which ended on Dec. 31.

Julian Robertson Trades Alphabet for Amazon

GOOG stock will benefit from Alphabet's huge free cash flow and share buyback program, pushing EPS and the stock higher over the year. The post Despite the Market Downturn, Alphabet Could Rebound Due to Its Strong Finances appeared first on InvestorPlace.

Despite the Market Downturn, Alphabet Could Rebound Due to Its Strong Finances

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Let's sneak a peek into how Alphabet (GOOGL), Meta, Twitter and Snap are placed amid the growing pressure from Russian regulators regarding the suspension of ad sales.

Will Russia-Ukraine War Hurt Growth of GOOGL, FB & Others?

Google has suspended all advertising in Russia, the company confirmed to CNN Friday.

Google: Halts all advertising in Russia

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My investment style is apparent in the common theme among these five stocks.

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Google took the decision after Russia's internet watchdog reportedly demanded that it stop showing what it perceived to be false ads about the Ukraine war.

Google suspends all advertising in Russia

DETROIT — Manufacturing of Waymo Via robot-driven Freightliner Cascadias, part of the future of long-haul trucking, resides in a century-old industrial building on St. Aubin Street where Chevrolet Gear & Axle operated in the mid-20th century heyday of General Motors.  But you wouldn't know it from the sign outside.

Exclusive: Watching Waymo build autonomous Freightliner Cascadias

Investors are likely to reward GOOG stock as the company looks to create tools to help users safeguard their information. The post Why Google Stock Will Benefit From the Company's Privacy Changes appeared first on InvestorPlace.

Why Google Stock Will Benefit From the Company's Privacy Changes

Alphabet Inc's Google said on Thursday that it had stopped selling online advertising in Russia, a ban that covers search, YouTube and outside publishing partners.

Google pauses all ad sales in Russia

Some long-term valuation models are projecting negative overall returns for the S&P 500 over the next decade. Analysts are expecting rising interest rates to weigh on earnings growth, so companies may start turning to more aggressive share buybacks to boost EPS.

Why Apple, Microsoft And Other Big Buyback Stocks Are Crushing The S&P 500's Returns

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Here's why these seven explosive growth stocks are options investors should keep on their radar, despite the bearish macro environment. The post 7 Explosive Growth Stocks Ready to Stomp Valuation Compression appeared first on InvestorPlace.

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