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's stock price has gone up over 70% year to date.

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Apple

Netflix

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Reliance Industries aims to launch its budget 4G smartphone, jointly developed by the Indian group's Jio telecoms venture and Alphabet Inc's (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google during the Indian festive season of Diwali for ₹6,499 ($87). The smartphone will cost ₹1,999 upfront with installment facilities for the remaining.

Reliance, Google Announce Budget 4G Smartphone Launch This Festive Season

Microsoft

I'm often asked about the FAANG stocks, or what I call the FANMAG names: Facebook (FB), Amazon (AMZN), Netflix (NFLX), Microsoft (MSFT), Apple (AAPL) and Google (GOOG). Usually the question is phrased as, “Should we own the FAANG stocks here?

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Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Upgraded to Strong Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?

Alphabet (GOOGL) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

All You Need to Know About Alphabet (GOOGL) Rating Upgrade to Strong Buy

India's Reliance Industries said on Friday the smartphone created by its Jio telecom business and Alphabet's Google will be available in stores from the festive season of Diwali for an upfront cost of 6,499 Indian rupees ($86.81).

Smartphone made by Google and India's Reliance Jio to be sold for about $87

Australia's competition regulator allowed a body representing 261 radio stations to negotiate a content deal with Facebook and Google on Friday, as part of the country's new law to compel the tech giants to pay for news content.

Australian regulator allows radio station body to negotiate content deal with Facebook, Google

Big companies can grow too: GOOGL has returned nearly 100% over the past year. The company is growing its top-line fast, and its bottom-line even faster.

Is Google Stock A Buy Or Sell As It Nears All-Time Highs? Discussing My Largest Position

Alphabet reported its Q3 earnings after the bell on Tuesday. Here's everything you need to know about GOOG stock moving forward.

Should You Buy Alphabet Stock After Tuesday's Earnings Report?

GOOG stock will power ahead with its huge free cash flow production. Alphabet is worth 33.5% more than today based on an average 28% FCF margin for 2022 and a 3.2% FCF yield metric.

Alphabet's Stock Is Worth More Than 30% of Today's Price

Good things could be on the horizon when a stock surpasses the 50-Day simple moving average. How should investors react?

Alphabet (GOOGL) Just Reclaimed the 50-Day Moving Average

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Soars to 52-Week High, Time to Cash Out?

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Google made about the same amount of revenue in just the first 9 months of 2021 as all of 2020. Advancements with MUM will enable them to capture even higher ad revenue.

Google Continues Prospering

An Australian regulator said it wants to make Google install a "choice screen" on smartphones so users can pick another search engine if they want, a step toward challenging the Alphabet Inc unit's dominance of the search market.

Australia plans to make Google offer alternative search engines on smartphones

Ford Motor Company

Alphabet, Microsoft, Ford and Marqeta were our top stock trades for Thursday. Now, let's look at how the charts are setting up.

4 Top Stock Trades for Thursday: MSFT, GOOGL, MQ, F

Two big performances from two mega-caps helped the Nasdaq just barely escape a close in the red Wednesday.

Stock Market Today: Microsoft, Alphabet Carry Nasdaq to a Razor-Thin Gain

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

Alphabet (GOOGL) Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y

4.05pm: Nasdaq 100 hits an all-time intraday high as the Dow's four-day winning streak ends      US stocks finished the day mixed as a few Big Tech financial results boosted the Nasdaq. At the close, the Dow fell 267 points, or 0.7%, to 35,491, while the S&P 500 eased 23 points at 4,552 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq was unchanged at 15,236.

US stocks end mixed as Big Tech continues to shine

Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL)(NASDAQ:GOOG) reported its third-quarter revenues and earnings ahead of the Street expectations. Despite that, the stock remained broadly flat after the release.

4 Analysts Raise Alphabet Price Targets After Earnings

On Wednesday, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) shares edged slightly lower after releasing its most recent quarterly results. The company announced its fiscal third-quarter revenue and earnings Tuesday after markets closed, outperforming analyst estimates.

Is it too late to buy Alphabet shares after topping Q3 expectations?

Analysts applauded Microsoft for accelerating cloud growth in constant currency, and they liked that Google isn't getting hit hard by Apple privacy changes.

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