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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A judge denied Google's motion to end U.S. antitrust regulators' case focusing on its digital advertising. In a Friday (June 14) hearing, U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema ruled that Google must face a trial, Reuters reported Friday.

Google Antitrust Trial to Proceed After Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss

In this comparative analysis, I will compare Alphabet and Microsoft's competitive advantages, their fundamental data, financial health and growth outlook. I will demonstrate why I believe that Alphabet is the superior choice in terms of Valuation and Growth, while Microsoft is superior in terms of Profitability. While Alphabet is still highly dependent on its Google Advertising business segment, the Microsoft stock has more downside risk, given its higher Valuation and lower growth metrics.

Why To Select Google Over Microsoft Right Now

Amazon

NVIDIA

The profound impact of artificial intelligence ( AI ) on how we live and work has many investors looking to capitalize on the potential returns of AI stocks. In today's digital-first society, the buzz surrounding the emergence of AI tools and language models is hard to ignore.

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Google had argued for a win without a trial, saying that antitrust laws do not block companies from refusing to deal with rivals and that regulators had not accurately defined the ad tech market.

Google loses bid to avoid trial in DOJ's digital advertising antitrust case

CrowdStrike

Texas Roadhouse

Chipotle

Visa

Walmart

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ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A federal judge on Friday said the government's antitrust case against Google over its advertising technology will go to trial in September, rejecting both sides' request to rule in their favor as a matter of law.

Antitrust case over Google's advertising tech going to trial in September

Alphabet's Google must face trial on U.S. antitrust enforcers' claim that the internet search juggernaut illegally dominates the online advertising technology market, a federal judge ruled on Friday.

Google loses bid to end US antitrust case over digital advertising

Microsoft

Social media has defined an entire generation. It's changed how people interact with each other and businesses.

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Cisco Systems

Super Micro Computer

It's hard to argue against the notion that artificial intelligence (AI) is the biggest opportunity that most of us will ever see in our lifetimes. AI is already changing the way humans work and will continue to do so.

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Crocs

Duolingo

HubSpot

Semrush Holdings

Growth stocks are attractive assets for investors who want to outperform the stock market. These companies typically exhibit high revenue growth and rising profit margins.

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Apple

ASML Hld

These so-called “millionaire-maker” stocks have the potential to turn a $100,000 investment into $1 million over the next decade. As legendary Fidelity fund manager Peter Lynch explained, a “tenbagger” stock appreciates 10 times its original purchase price, generating a 1,000% return for early investors.

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Alphabet Wants Everyone To Focus On Just Two Letters, A And I -- But I Won't Do That

Coinbase

PepsiCo

Blue-chip stocks are always the best choice if you're looking for big gains without loading up on speculative stocks. The oversold blue-chip stocks to buy provide more consistent upside for investors, with strong long-term growth opportunities.

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On the surface, the partnership looks like a significant redrawing of the technology map.

Apple Has a New Partner in OpenAI. What It Means for Google.

Forecasting what a company's stock price will be in a year – let alone more than half a decade – is a difficult and imprecise business. And yet, it's precisely this kind of long-term view that often makes the most successful investors.

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ABB Ltd

Banco de Chile

PulteGroup

Suzano S.A. - ADR

ABB (ABBNY), Suzano (SUZ), PulteGroup (PHM), Alphabet (GOOGL) and Banco de Chile (BCH) are some of the stocks with high ROE to profit from as markets hover around record territories.

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Abercrombie & Fitch

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor

Dropbox

Here are four top-performing liquid stocks, Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOSL), Abercrombie and Fitch (ANF), Alphabet (GOOGL) and Dropbox (DBX), which investors can add to their portfolio to boost returns.

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Liz Reid, Google's vice president of search, told employees at a recent all-hands meeting that the company “won't always find everything" when it comes to AI mistakes. Reid urged employees to continue pushing AI products, suggesting they can fix mistakes as users and employees find them.

Google search head says 'we won't always find' mistakes with AI products and have to take risks rolling them out

Alphabet's Waymo said Thursday it would recall 672 of its self-driving vehicles after one of its driverless vehicles struck a wooden utility pole in Phoenix, Arizona in May.

Waymo recalls 672 self-driving vehicles after Arizona collision

Tesla

The global artificial intelligence (AI) market is projected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2030, which will signify a transformative shift across industries and create a lucrative opportunity for discerning investors. Not so long ago, AI was just a futuristic concept.

AI Market to Hit $1.8 Trillion by 2030: 5 Key Stock Insights

Despite a 50% rise over the past year, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL ;NASDAQ: GOOG ) stock remains undervalued in the eyes of many investors. Its forward price-earnings ratio around 23-times is very reasonable for a company with this kind of growth.

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Yesterday, Alphabet Inc closed at yet another new all-time high stock price of $179.56 in the US trading session. Google's parent company climbed an impressive $1.37, or 0.77%, late yesterday, before correcting downward in pre-market trading to a price of $177.08 earlier today.

Breaking: Alphabet (GOOGL) stock price hits new record high amid AI buzz

Alphabet's Google was hit with a complaint by Austrian advocacy group NOYB on Thursday for allegedly tracking users of its Chrome Web browser, an issue already on EU antitrust regulators' radar.

Alphabet hit with Austrian privacy complaint over alleged browser tracking

Google has entered into an agreement with Berkshire Hathaway electric utility NV Energy to power its Nevada data centers with advanced geothermal electricity, the U.S. technology company said on Wednesday.

Google partners with Nevada utility for geothermal to power data centers

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday it is seeking additional details about a series incidents that raise concerns about the performance of Alphabet's Waymo self-driving vehicles.

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