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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YouTube made up nearly 10% of all viewership on connected and traditional TVs in the U.S. in May, according to Nielsen. Netflix ranked second, claiming 7.6% of viewership.

YouTube dominates streaming, forcing media companies to decide whether it's friend or foe

There are plenty of Magnificent 7 stocks to consider owning in this current market. Some are more focused on growth, others have better valuations, and some are just proven long-term winners.

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Microsoft

Social media has revolutionized our interactions with each one another and the world. Many social networks have amassed more than one billion users and generate plenty of engagement.

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General Motors

Mobileye Global Inc

These stocks are putting fully autonomous products on the road today.

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Apple

Nvidia stock is soaring amid red-hot demand for its artificial intelligence (AI) data center chips. The chip specialist now stands among the world's largest companies, but its valuation is very rich compared to its peers in the $3 trillion club.

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Amazon

Baidu

Intuitive Surgical

Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have helped lift the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite to record levels. Though my portfolio features five top-tier AI stocks, their upside catalysts have little to do with AI and everything to do with their respective impenetrable moats.

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NVIDIA

Tesla

The Magnificent 7 currently accounts for 18% of stock trading and over 50% of all option purchases. We can't see the broader market going higher, or correcting, without their participation.

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On Tuesday, the autonomous-vehicle company that's a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. GOOGL, +2.68% GOOG, +2.65% said rides would be available to anyone with the Waymo app and a credit card, 24/7, across San Francisco. The service had previously only been available to those approved from a waiting list.

Waymo opens its driverless taxi service to all in San Francisco

Alphabet-owned Waymo has opened its robotaxis to all San Francisco users, the company said Tuesday. The service operates for all users in Phoenix and is available in limited capacity in Los Angeles and Austin, Texas.

Waymo opens robotaxi service to all San Francisco users

Google will showcase artificial intelligence features, and updates to its Pixel devices and the Android platform at a special event on Aug. 13, according to invites shared online by the Verge and tech commentator Marques Brownlee.

Google to showcase AI, new Pixel phones at surprise Aug 13 event, the Verge reports

Alphabet's Waymo said on Tuesday its autonomous ride-hailing service, Waymo One, is now available to everyone in San Francisco, nearly four years after a similar move in Phoenix, Arizona.

Waymo's autonomous ride-hailing service now available to all in San Francisco

Moto ai uses Google Cloud Vertex AI with Gemini and Imagen models to give users an enhanced smartphone experience CHICAGO and SUNNYVALE, Calif. , June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Motorola and Google Cloud today announced a new multi-year relationship to bring generative AI to Motorola phones, including the brand new series of razr smartphones – starting with the brand new flagship motorola razr+/motorola razr 50 ultra.

Motorola and Google Cloud Bring Generative AI to New razr Family of Smartphones

Just download the Waymo One app to start booking rides.

Waymo Opens Driverless Rides to Anyone in San Francisco, No Wait List Needed

Waymo no longer has a waitlist for its San Francisco robotaxi service, removing the final obstacle for customers keen to use the self-driving technology.

Waymo opens up San Francisco robotaxi service to everyone

During the first quarter, Alphabet increased its stake in software company GitLab. GitLab is a software development platform that competes with a company called GitHub, which Microsoft acquired for $7.5 billion back in 2018.

Prediction: This Under-the-Radar Artificial Intelligence (AI) Company Might Get Acquired by Alphabet. Here's Why.

Amazon's focus on efficiency has paid off. Alphabet is cheaply valued compared to its peers.

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Big tech stocks dominate billionaire portfolios. Alphabet, Meta, and Nvidia lead the way.

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Adobe

The creator economy is an ecosystem surrounding content creators on platforms like YouTube and TikTok, who monetize their content through sponsorships, affiliate marketing, subscription models, merchandise sales and more. It's a burgeoning new industry caused by the rapid rise in digital media consumption and the various monetization methods made possible in recent years.

The 3 Best Stocks to Profit From the Trillion-Dollar Creator Economy

Chipotle

CrowdStrike

Cintas Corp

HubSpot

Synopsys

Growth stocks to buy on the dip have the potential to significantly outperform the stock market. Some of these assets can accumulate generational returns and get passed down to your heirs.

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai and co-founder Sergey Brin must sit for questioning in the lawsuit brought by Texas and other states accusing the Alphabet unit of abusing its dominance in the digital advertising market, a U.S. judge has ruled.

Google execs Pichai, Brin must sit for questioning in digital ads lawsuit

The rise of edge AI doesn't diminish the demand for cloud-based AI. If anything, it amplifies it.

Cream of the Crop: 3 of the Magnificent 7 Tech Stocks You Can't Afford to Miss

The rise of cloud migration amongst various enterprises has created a fertile investment environment for investors in strong buy cloud computing stocks. Cloud computing has become a crucial technology for businesses wishing to offload their inhouse server costs in place of servers housed in remote data centers.

Wall Street Favorites: 3 Cloud Computing Stocks With Strong Buy Ratings for June 2024

Amkor Technology

Hanesbrands

Inseego

With things looking up for Wall Street in 2024, placing bets on growth stocks like Alphabet (GOOGL), NVIDIA (NVDA), Hanesbrands (HBI), Amkor Technology (AMKR) and Inseego (INSG) seems prudent.

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Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL, Financial) (GOOG, Financial) is the second-largest holding in my portfolio. Part of the reason why is that I deem it to offer exceptional value whilst also exposing me to the high-growth field of artificial intelligence.

Alphabet Is Undervalued in the AI Space

Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet hold significant cloud computing market share. This business model is similar to that of a landlord.

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