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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 stock investors are concerned about legal action against the advertising giant.

Huge News for Alphabet Stock Investors

Chipotle

As of the second quarter, hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman had 37% of his Pershing Square portfolio allocated to Alphabet and Chipotle Mexican Grill Alphabet is facing antitrust lawsuits, but any legal action is unlikely to impair its dominance in digital advertising or its momentum in cloud computing. Chipotle reported an increase in same-store sales and customer traffic during the second quarter even as those metrics declined across the broader restaurant industry.

Billionaire Bill Ackman Has 37% of His Pershing Square Portfolio Invested in 2 Brilliant Stocks

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Howard Hughes Holdings Inc

Hilton Worldwide Holdings

NIKE

Restaurant Brands

Bill Ackman manages Pershing Square Capital Management, the hedge fund he founded, with roughly $10 billion in assets under management. Ackman is known for his long-term mindset, so it raised eyebrows when he cut two of his largest positions by more than 20%.

Billionaire Investor Bill Ackman Has 100% of His $10 Billion Portfolio in Just 9 Stocks, But There Were Seismic Changes During the Quarter

Google said it "missed the mark" after creators were told their relationship with the brand would be terminated if it appeared they preferred other brands over the Google Pixel.

Google Under Fire After Influencers Were Asked to Prefer Pixel Phones Over Competitors

These Big Tech Stocks Fell Out of Favor With Large Investors Before the Global Sell-Off

‘We cannot dismiss a breakup scenario,' Mizuho says.

A Google Breakup Could Be ‘Detrimental' for Alphabet Stock. Here Are the Risks.

Google could be forced to break up its business.

Google Breakup? Here's What Investors Should Know

The eighth time appears to be the charm for bears on Google parent Alphabet Inc.'s stock, which is heading for a record weekly losing streak as the internet-search giant faces competition, regulatory and even some social-media concerns.

Alphabet's stock is set to break this bearish record as investor concerns mount

AT&T

Breaking up Google into several separate companies might prove to be a blessing in disguise for Alphabet GOOGL shareholders.

Breaking up Google could be a big win for Alphabet investors. Look at AT&T.

Amazon

Alibaba

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Tepper reduced Appaloosa's stakes in Alibaba, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet in Q2. There's no clear reason why the billionaire hedge fund manager sold these top AI stocks.

Billionaire David Tepper Just Slashed His Positions in These 5 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks. Should You Sell Them, Too?

Overseas gambling sites spend millions to recruit customers via Google, Facebook, and Amazon's Twitch. The advertisements seemingly violate Big Tech rules—and put minors at risk.

Despite Strict Rules, Ads for Gambling Run Rampant on Google and Facebook

Shares of the search giant were bouncing back a bit after Wednesday's decline.

Alphabet Stock Gains as Google Breakup Talk Recedes—for Now

Waymo regularly takes its autonomous vehicles on winter road trips to test the cars in snowy environments. In 2017, it was Michigan.

Waymo to double down on winter testing its robotaxis

Broadcom

Visa

Most mega-cap stocks are household names. These are the corporations that have market caps above $250 billion and are the leaders within their industries.

3 Mega-Cap Stocks to Buy Now: August 2024

Matterport

QUALCOMM

Roblox

Take-Two Interactive Software

Unity Software

Virtual reality (VR) stocks ride on the coattails of trends seen in the market, such as the metaverse, cloud gaming and immersive entertainment experiences. Virtual reality draws them together, and I think we have only just started to witness its full potential.

7 Virtual Reality Stocks That May Shape Future Entertainment

Cisco Systems

Vertiv Holdings Co

Even after last week's nice relief rally, there are several oversold stocks out there that may make sense to buy in mid-August. Whether or not the relief bounce kicks into high gear, it's hard not to act on many names that are close to the cheapest they've been in many months.

Tech Wreck 2024: 3 Oversold Stocks to Buy for the Next Decade

American Express

Deckers Outdoor

Intuit

Sezzle Inc

Many corporations have reported earnings over the past few weeks. The steady stream of earnings reports gives investors a better idea of how to value companies and what to expect from them moving forward.

7 Growth Stocks to Buy on Encouraging Earnings Results

Google parent Alphabet said on Thursday it was expanding its AI-generated summaries for search queries to six new countries, just two months after it rolled back some capabilities following a problem-riddled launch.

Google brings AI answers in Search to new countries

Apple

NVIDIA

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Investors should focus on the future, not the past. Four emerging technologies hold tremendous potential.

Prediction: These 4 Future Technologies Will Be Millionaire-Makers -- and Here Are the Top Stocks to Buy Now to Profit From Them

The court ruling finding Google illegally monopolized search has Big Tech companies on their heels. It gives a road map for other antitrust rulings and makes cases easier to bring in the first place.

Google's monopoly drama should have Apple, Meta, and Amazon nervous

Google lost its antitrust case to the U.S. DOJ. However, several pieces of evidence suggest that it is doubtful the company will be forced to be broken up.

DOJ Crackdown: Will Google be Forced to Break Up?

A U.S. judge on Wednesday said he was planning to issue an order forcing Alphabet's Google to give Android users more ways to download apps, but would not micromanage the tech giant's business, following a jury verdict last year for “Fortnite” maker Epic Games.

US judge says 'monopolist' Google can't avoid app store reforms

The Justice Department is reportedly considering breaking up Google's businesses to address its monopoly over online searches, with divestment of business units an option.

DOJ mulls Google breakup over monopoly concerns: report

The Justice Department may be seeking to break up Google's search business as one of the remedies in the government's antitrust case against the internet giant, but it's not a likely outcome.

Google's breakup is an unlikely remedy in its antitrust case

Analysts, investors, and experts are closely examining the potential impacts of a breakup or restructuring of Alphabet Inc. GOOG GOOGL, as the Department of Justice considers measures to address Google's dominance in the search market.

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