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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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Alphabet has strong fundamentals and an outstanding financial profile, but the search business should continue to be its "core business" for many years. Google's parent company has great growth prospects in cloud computing, but its weight in the group is relatively small and is not a key driver of Alphabet's investment case.

Alphabet: A Great Growth Company, But Not For The Cloud

Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL, $2,752.88) briefly added more than $180 billion in market value at the opening bell Wednesday after the search giant easily topped fourth-quarter estimates … and delivered on many investors' longtime wishes by announcing a 20-for-1 stock split.  An Alphabet stock split would not only make its A-class GOOGL shares and C-class GOOG shares more accessible to retail investors, but also perhaps open the door for inclusion into the elite Dow Jones Industrial Average one day.

Alphabet Stock Split: A Win for Retail Investors … And the Dow?

Alphabet Inc. won praise on multiple fronts Wednesday, as the digital-advertising giant delivered upbeat financial results and announced a stock split that could make its stock more accessible to investors.

The Ratings Game: Alphabet stock rallies as earnings mark ‘one of the best performances' in tech over the past year

Canaccord Genuity (TSX:CF, LSE:CF) analysts increased their target price on Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) to $3,500 a share from $3,350, with a ‘Buy' rating, citing “strong” advertising trends and a stock split, which they said should boost sentiment for the tech giant. The company's board of directors approved a 20-1 stock split in an effort to make its shares more accessible to investors, which will be implemented as a one-time special stock dividend issued after the market close on July 15, 2022.

Alphabet stock split, strong ad trends should boost sentiment, says Canaccord analysts

Sales and earnings blew away estimates, and Alphabet will split its stock 20-for-1.

Why Alphabet Stock Won the Spelling Bee Today

Alphabet's (GOOGL) fourth-quarter results reflect strength across search, advertising and cloud businesses.

Alphabet (GOOGL) Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y

GOOG stock might appear to be a buy-the-dip surefire winner currently. But I'd at least consider its business risks before jumping in.

Consider Google's Knocks Before Buying the Dip

"We continue to see Alphabet as the leading collection of AI/machine learning-driven businesses in our coverage universe," Goldman Sachs said.

'Continues to drive growth at scale': 3 Wall Street analysts react as Alphabet's 4th-quarter earnings reveal 20-for-1 stock split

Alphabet reported strong results for the last quarter that easily beat estimates. The company's growth outlook is compelling and shares do not seem especially pricy today.

Alphabet's Stock Split: Why It Is Important

Alphabet, Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) soared 10% higher in the premarket on Wednesday to reach a new all-time high of $3,059.98 but when the market opened the stock ran into a group of sellers and profit takers, who knocked it down about 3.5% off the open. The selling dropped Alphabet down below its previous Nov. 19 all-time high of $3,037, which will now act as a resistance zone.

Google Soars To New All-Time High, And Split News Could Mean The Run Has Just Begun

This is only the second time in its history the company is splitting its stock.

Alphabet Announces 20-for-1 Stock Split. Here's What You Should Know.

The Google stock split is spawning a lot of questions for investors still. What are the differences between the GOOG and GOOGL stocks?

GOOG vs. GOOGL: Everything You Need to Know About the Google Stock Split

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Alphabet's just-announced 20-for-1 stock split is not the bullish omen that investors are making it out to be.

Mark Hulbert: Invest in Google if you like — but that stock split isn't a solid reason to be bullish

As analysts and investors pored over Google's record fourth-quarter results Tuesday (Feb. 1), which were led by strength in its burgeoning cloud computing business and legacy search and advertising empire, the company's evolving eCommerce and retail story would not be denied its chance to also be in the limelight. “I've said it before and I'll […]

For Google, Retail's Omnichannel Future Is Happening Now

"On Web3, we are definitely looking at blockchain, and such an interesting and powerful technology with broad applications," CEO Sundar Pichai said.

Google owner Alphabet is exploring the launch of new Web3 and blockchain-based products, CEO Sundar Pichai says

Alphabet is undergoing another stock split in an effort to make shares more accessible to investors. When is the Google stock split date?

When Is the Google Stock Split Date? What Will Happen to GOOG and GOOGL Stocks?

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5 VR Stocks That Could Soar as Oculus Usage Grows

Google-parent Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is soaring today, last seen up 9.2% at an all-time high of $3,030.93, after the FAANG name reported fourth-quarter earnings of $30.69 per share, as well as record revenues of $75.33 billion.

Alphabet Stock Nabs Fresh Peak on Record Quarterly Revenue

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Tech stocks got off to a strong start Wednesday morning. The Nasdaq was up about 1.5%, while the Dow Jones industrials were up about 1.0% and the S&P 500 traded up by around 1.2%.

Wednesday Morning's 5 Tech Stock Movers Include Alphabet, AMD and PayPal

Boffo Q4 report will send Google stock to an all-time high and its pending 20-for-1 stock split will add fuel to the fire

Google Stock Set To Soar On 32% Revenue Growth, 20-For-1 Split

The strong report led at least nine Wall Street firms to raise their price target on the stock.

Alphabet stock surges 10% on back of blowout earnings

Not everyone has thousands of dollars on hand to purchase a single share of Google. Soon, investors won't have to.

Soon, investors won't need thousands of dollars to purchase a single share of Google

Google-parent Alphabet Inc inched closer to joining peers Apple and Microsoft in the elite $2 trillion market valuation club as the search giant's shares surged 10% on Thursday after another blowout quarter.

Alphabet inches closer to $2 trln market value after blowout results

Alphabet Inc GOOG GOOGL is trading higher Wednesday morning after the company reported its fourth-quarter financial results and announced a stock split.  Alphabet reported quarterly earnings of $30.69 per share, which beat the $27.48 estimate.

Why Alphabet Shares Are Rising Today

Google's massive stock split may attract a new crop of investors as shares become more affordable.

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