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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.

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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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The Nasdaq Composite has advanced 76% so far during this bull market, but the index has returned an average of 215% during bull markets since 1990. Alphabet reported accelerating revenue and earnings growth in the first quarter, and its Google Cloud platform has gained market share over the past year.

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'Open-washing' generative AI: How Meta, Google and others feign openness

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Amazon

US stock indexes have staged yet another bullish breakout. The economy is steady, employment is robust, inflation continues to fall, and stocks are making record highs – if you aren't bullish now, I don't know what else to tell you.

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Alphabet Inc. GOOGL GOOG is setting the stage for a remarkable 2024, riding high on several strategic advantages and market trends. With a “Buy” rating from Needham analysts, Google stock is currently within striking distance of its 52-week high of $186.05.

'Breaking Up Google Would Drive 10%-15% Upside' For Shareholders, Analyst Says

Big Tech is finally acknowledging the risks its consumers have been complaining about for months. SEC filings reveal that Meta, Microsoft, and more are concerned about the issues AI might present.

Tech giants like Google and Meta are admitting AI could actually hurt their businesses

Big Tech stocks have had a stranglehold on the stock market so far in 2024, and this summer could be no different.

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Google has admitted its greenhouse gas emissions have risen 48% over the past five years - largely because of artificial intelligence - scuppering its climate aims.

Why Google's greenhouse gas emissions have surged 48% in five years

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Palantir stock, Google stock, CrowdStrike and Netflix lead the latest IBD Breakout ETF list of breakout stocks to watch.

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You can buy shares of any company even if you don't have enough money to buy a full share. However, many investors prefer to own a full share of a company instead of a fractional share.

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Google's carbon emissions have mushroomed 48% over the past five years due to the growth of massive data centres that enable the cloud and artificial intelligence.  Total greenhouse gas emissions have surged to 14.3 million tonnes last year, the Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) company revealed in its annual environmental report.

Google carbon emissions up 48% over five years due to data centre expansion

Investing requires making fast decisions on the top stocks to buy. The top three competitors are highlighted because they have distinct technological and business strategies, making them attractive options for stock buyers.

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This company is thriving in an industry that's massive and growing.

My Top Stock to Buy Now in July (2024)

The Nasdaq-100 index is home to the 100 largest companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange, excluding those from the financial sector. A handful of technology companies have surged in value recently, and they have a growing influence over the performance of the Nasdaq-100.

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The AI market has exploded over the last year but still has plenty to offer new investors. Intel is the best-valued chip stock, with a promising plan to expand its manufacturing division.

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Google has issued its 2024 Environmental Report, a more than 80-page document describing all of the massive company's efforts to apply tech to environmental issues and to mitigate its own contributions. But it totally dodges the question of how much energy is AI is using — perhaps because the answer is “way more than we'd care to say.

Google's environmental report pointedly avoids AI's actual energy cost

Tech giant's goal of reducing climate footprint at risk as it grows increasingly reliant on energy-hungry data centres

Google's emissions climb nearly 50% in five years due to AI energy demand

Google's emissions surged nearly 50% since 2019, the company said Tuesday in its 2024 environmental report. The news marks a setback in Google's goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030.

Google's carbon emissions surge nearly 50% due to AI energy demand

Three years ago, Google set an ambitious plan to address climate change by going “net zero,” meaning it would release no more climate-changing gases into the air than it removes, by 2030.

Google falling short of important climate target, cites electricity needs of AI

Alphabet Inc./Google is projected to reach a $3T market cap in ~3 years based on market's EPS growth. I think the timeframe could be even sooner. The double-compounding mechanism - profit growth plus a shrinking share base due to aggressive buybacks - could push Google stock to $3T market cap much sooner.

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AstraZeneca

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As investors prepare for the second half of the year, one question is whether they should take NVIDIA Corp. NASDAQ: NVDA or the field. In this case, the field refers to other stocks that make up the group known as the Magnificent 7.

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Pershing Square, the name of Ackman's hedge fund, first bought this dominant business at a cheap valuation. Barriers to entry, network effects, growth potential, and strong financials are likely factors drawing his attention.

Billionaire Bill Ackman Has Almost 20% of His Pershing Square Portfolio Invested in This "Magnificent Seven" Stock

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As the US stock market outlook appears set to take a turn for the better amid expectations of upcoming Federal Reserve rate cuts, brokerages are beginning to upgrade some stocks that had recently struggled.  With the anticipation of rate cuts clearing the gloomy outlook prompted by April's news that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was coming in hotter than expected, we're likely to see far more out-performance among the market's strongest growth stocks.

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The size of the 5G services market is expected to grow from $98.3 billion in 2023 to more than $427 billion by 2028. That equates to forecast compounding annual growth rates above 34% in that period.

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