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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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Google parent company Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG ;NASDAQ: GOOGL ) is firing on all cylinders and one of the best technology stocks that investors can own. GOOG stock is currently trading just below its all-time high of $186 per share on a split adjusted basis.

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Intel

Interest in AI stocks has exploded over the year, with companies like AMD seeing significant gains. However, AMD has become a pricey option.

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Google said on Monday it would make it mandatory for advertisers to disclose election ads that use digitally altered content to depict real or realistic-looking people or events, its latest step to battle election misinformation.

Google to require disclosures for digitally altered content in election ads

Costco

CrowdStrike

The Nasdaq has more than 2,500 companies in its exchange. While the Nasdaq has performed well, investors enjoyed higher returns with the Nasdaq 100.

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The bull market continues to rise, led by the Magnificent Seven, with GOOGL up 31.83% YTD. Alphabet faced adversity with the Gemini incident but has proven the bears wrong, now up 38.62% since March 6th. GOOGL's revenue and profitability continue to grow, making it an attractive investment at all-time highs with strong future growth potential.

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Lockheed Martin

Paychex

Texas Roadhouse

Visa

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Advanced Micro Devices

Microsoft

NVIDIA

Palo Alto Networks

A handful of stocks have been driving the stock market's gains for the past two years. Many call it the “Magnificent 7,” though investors haven't been too enthusiastic about Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA ) or even Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) up until its AI announcement.

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Google stock has climbed 30% in 2024 as investor fervor over generative artificial intelligence drives gains in technology companies. Google earnings are due in late July with a new CFO set to take over.

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Defiance Quantum ETF

Scaled quantum computing will likely be the next stage in modern day computing and electronics. The rise of generative artificial intelligence has demanded a significant amount of computing power, whether its in regard to the chips that power large language models or the high-tech data centers that process the complex workloads.

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Netflix

Netflix is the purer streaming play of the two. The business models and financials of the two companies have more in common than one might assume.

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ServiceNow

Oracle

Cloud computing has made it easier and more cost effective for companies to store data online. Businesses no longer have to invest in physical servers and storage space to operate smoothly.

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Nvidia led the market higher in the first half of the year as it helped build out the infrastructure to run AI. Alphabet could be poised to lead the market higher in the second half due to its inexpensive valuation and AI opportunities.

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Blackrock Inc

Google will partner with BlackRock to develop a 1 gigawatt pipeline of new solar capacity in Taiwan, the U.S. tech giant announced Monday as it seeks to boost energy capacity and cut carbon emissions amid the artificial intelligence boom. The deal will see Google make a capital investment, yet to be approved by regulators, in Taiwanese solar developer New Green Power "to facilitate the buildout of its large-scale solar pipeline.

Google invests in BlackRock-backed Taiwanese solar developer to boost energy capacity amid AI boom

Google said it has taken a stake in Taiwan's New Green Power and could buy up to 300 megawatts of renewable energy from the BlackRock fund-owned firm to help cut its carbon emissions and those of suppliers.

Google buys stake in Taiwan solar power firm owned by BlackRock

Alphabet's Google Search conducts about 8.5 billion web searches every day. Momentum and value make Meta a stock to watch for the next six months.

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Bank of America

MercadoLibre

Latin America's MercadoLibre is in an ideal position to capitalize on the region's impending mobile e-commerce boom. Despite its age and massive size, Alphabet still has several growth engines other than Google that it can put to work.

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Alphabet stock has grown steadily in the past three years, and new catalysts might help it do better in the future. AI could help drive stronger growth in Alphabet's digital advertising and cloud computing segments.

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Google stock has been getting downgraded due to "AI transition risks." In particular, some analysts think that the company's new AI Overviews will reduce Search revenue. Google Cloud is one of the most obvious businesses for monetizing AI, as it creates an opportunity to "rent" AI servers to clients.

Google: The AI Bears Are Wrong

While capital spending on cloud computing and artificial intelligence is going up, Wall Street analysts expect improved operating margins amid arrival of new CFO.

Is Google A Buy Amid Wall Street Focus On Operating Margins, New CFO?

American Express

Spotify

Investing in high growth stocks to buy offers an opportunity to multiply one's wealth over the long term. While the stock market is inherently volatile, finding these hidden gems that can outperform the market can lead to substantial gains.

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Palantir Technologies

Amazon is employing AI to deliver new technologies such as point-of-sale machines that let you pay by reading your palm print. Alphabet is deploying AI to help with tasks as mundane as writing emails and as profound as harnessing fusion.

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The European Commission is taking a closer look at the ties between Microsoft and OpenAI.

European Commission Takes Closer Look at Microsoft-OpenAI Ties

Most stocks present investors with two choices: growth or downside protection. A company like Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA ) can generate sizable returns if it continues to grow.

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Rosenblatt Securities analyst Barton Crockett downgraded Alphabet stock to Neutral from Buy on worries a shift toward AI-powered search could have adverse effects.

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