Alphabet

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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Google will invest up to $1 billion in partnership with India's Airtel to provide affordable access to smartphones to over a billion Indians and speed up use of cloud-based computing for business, the two companies said on Friday.

Google to invest $1B to push India's digitalization

Alphabet Inc's Google on Friday said it is investing up to $1 billion in Bharti Airtel, including $700 million to buy a 1.28% stake in India's second-largest telecom operator.

Google To Invest Up To $1 Billion In Indian Billionaire Sunil Mittal's Bharti Airtel

Google to invest $1 billion to push India's digitalization

Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL)-owned Google will invest up to $1 billion in India's second largest telecom operator Bharti Airtel, two years after Mark Zuckerberg-led Facebook's — now renamed as Meta Platforms Inc's (NASDAQ: FB) — mega funding in Reliance Jio Platforms. What Happened: The deal involves Google investing $700 million to buy a 1.28% stake in Airtel at a price of about $9.9 a share and also pump in up to $300 million toward potential multi-year commercial agreements, Airtel said in a regulatory filing on Friday.

Google Vs. Facebook: Tech Giants Back Rival Mobile Phone Operators In India

DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman surprised many of his followers last week when he announced he's leaving Google to become a venture capitalist.

Why DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman has quit Google to become a VC

Google will invest $700 million in Indian telecom operator Airtel, the latest in a series of bets the company has made in the world's second largest internet market as part of a $10 billion fund. Google said it will invest $700 million to acquire a 1.28% stake in Airtel, which has amassed over 300 million […]

Google to invest up to $1 billion in Indian telecom operator Airtel

Alphabet Inc.'s GOOGL, -0.18% GOOG, -0.09% Google plans to invest up to $1 billion in a multiyear partnership with Bharti Airtel Ltd. 532454, +1.59% to accelerate the growth of India's digital economy, the companies said Friday.

Dow Jones Newswires: Google plans up to $1 billion partnership with India telecom Bharti Airtel

Microsoft

Palo Alto Networks

PayPal

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

Ciena

These tech stocks are in rapidly growing sectors, generate strong profits and high revenue growth, and have reasonable valuations. The post 7 Big Tech Stocks Likely to Outperform the Nasdaq in 2022 appeared first on InvestorPlace.

7 Big Tech Stocks Likely to Outperform the Nasdaq in 2022

GOOGL stock is likely worth much more than analysts' projections if advertising spending does not slow as much as expected. The post Alphabet Is Worth Up to 31% More in 2022 Based on Analysts' Projections appeared first on InvestorPlace.

Alphabet Is Worth Up to 31% More in 2022 Based on Analysts' Projections

Advanced Micro Devices

Amazon

Disney

NVIDIA

Upstart Holdings

These seven top high-growth stocks are among the best options for long-term investors seeking sustainable growth and reasonable returns. The post 7 High Growth Stocks to Buy Despite Rising Interest Rates appeared first on InvestorPlace.

7 High Growth Stocks to Buy Despite Rising Interest Rates

Warren Buffett regretted he made the wrong call in not buying Alphabet Inc.

Alphabet: Why Warren Buffett Regretted And Why He Should Take Another Look Now

Alphabet's Google Cloud division is forming a team to win blockchain business after making a concerted effort in retail and other industries.

Google Cloud is hiring a legion of blockchain experts to expand its business

Is this a win or a setback for digital-advertising rivals?

Google Serves Up a New Ad-Tracking Cookie Replacement

QUALCOMM

Tesla

There will certainly be some interesting opportunities to add tech stocks to your long-term portfolio if we continue to see dramatic volatility in the market, which is why it makes sense to put together a shopping list now.

3 Tech Stocks to Buy in the Taper Tantrum

BrightSphere Investment Group

Innoviva

NIKE

Aaron's

Buckle

After this past year, it's going to be hard to find stocks to buy to make you a millionaire in 2022. Here's 10 that might do the trick.

10 Stocks to Buy That Could Make You a Millionaire in 2022

Susan Wojcicki defended the decision to remove its “dislike” button in a letter to YouTube's online community.

YouTube CEO says removing ‘dislike' button prevents harmful ‘attacks'

Short-term challenges to Alphabet will eventually pass. Now may be a great time to buy while they keep GOOG stock under pressure.

Alphabet Stock Bulls Should Pounce On It After Recent Weakness

Cerence

Roblox

The stock market decline could be providing excellent opportunities for long-term investors.

4 Stocks on My Radar During This Dip

The Topics API, a replacement for Google's ill-fated FLOC, is designed to reveal your interests to advertisers while protecting privacy. Skeptics aren't convinced.

Chrome tries new ad targeting technology after privacy backlash

Alphabet Inc's Google is slated to hire 200 engineers in Brazil this year, as it seeks to bolster its privacy, security, and anti-abusive content technologies, Berthier Ribeiro-Neto, its director of engineering for Latin America, told Reuters on Tuesday.

Google expands in Brazil seeking to improve areas of privacy and security

An Arizona judge on Tuesday refused to toss out the state's lawsuit against Google, which alleges that the company uses unfair practices to obtain users' location data.

Google must face Arizona lawsuit against tracking services, judge rules

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth

Allegations that Alphabet Inc.'s Google deceived users with unclear smartphone location tracking settings should be weighed by a jury, an Arizona judge ruled on Tuesday.

Google must face location-privacy lawsuit in Arizona, judge rules

Allegations that Alphabet Inc's Google deceived users with unclear smartphone location tracking settings should be weighed by a jury, an Arizona judge ruled on Tuesday, refusing to toss out a lawsuit brought by the state's attorney general.

Google cannot escape location privacy lawsuit in Arizona, judge rules

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki wrote about her company's priorities, including NFTs, in her annual letter.

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