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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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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration posted a notification of an investigation into self-driving taxis operated by Waymo.

Alphabet's Waymo Cars Are Being Probed. It's About Self-Driving Tech.

No injuries or fatalities have been reported involving the Google parent's startup.

Regulators Probe Alphabet's Waymo After 22 Self-Driving Car Incidents

Google's annual developers conference kicks off today. We expect updates about everything from AI and Gemini to Android 15 and Pixel phones.

The Google I/O 2024 Keynote Starts Soon: Here's How to Watch

Alphabet is expected to announce on Tuesday how it is building on artificial intelligence across its businesses, a day after OpenAI demonstrated a new AI model that can work with sound and images in addition to text.

Alphabet to spotlight AI innovations at developer conference

Waymo's autonomous vehicle software is under investigation after federal regulators received 22 reports where the robotaxis crashed or “potentially violated traffic safety laws” by driving in the wrong lane or into construction zones.

Waymo's robotaxis under investigation after crashes and traffic mishaps

CrowdStrike

Microsoft

The cybersecurity industry offers a long-term opportunity for investors. It's projected to maintain a 12.3% annualized growth rate from now until 2030.

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Arista Networks

NVIDIA

Palantir Technologies

QUALCOMM

Investors have been making a lot of money by investing in AI stocks. Not every artificial intelligence stock has been profitable, but the winners have been crushing the stock market.

The AI All-Stars: 7 Stocks With Millionaire-Making Potential

U.S. auto safety regulators said Tuesday they have opened an investigation into the performance of Alphabet's Waymo self-driving vehicles after reports of its robotaxis exhibiting driving behavior that potentially violated traffic safety laws.

US opens probe into Alphabet's Waymo over performance of self-driving vehicles

Amazon

Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Anthropic has launched its AI assistant Claude in Europe. The web-based version Claude.ai, the Claude iOS app, and the subscription-based Claude Team plan that allows businesses to access the Claude 3 model family, are now available across Europe, the company said in a press release.

Anthropic Launches AI Assistant Claude in Europe

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, which is backed by Alphabet's Google and Amazon.com , said it would release its generative AI chatbot Claude across Europe on Tuesday.

Google-backed Anthropic releases Claude chatbot across Europe

Video sharing platform Rumble said on Monday it has sued Google , arguing the tech giant has engaged in anticompetitive practices across its range of digital advertising products and sought damages in excess of $1 billion.

Rumble sues Google over digital advertising practices

Pinterest

Social networks have changed consumer behavior since their introduction. Advertisers flock to these platforms for targeted ad placements and higher conversion rates than most advertising channels.

Wall Street Favorites: 3 Social Media Stocks With Strong Buy Ratings for May 2024

Apple

The move, announced by Apple and Google on Monday, is the latest sign that the two major platforms are working to ameloriate the downside of wireless trackers.

Google and Apple partner to fight location tracker stalking

OpenAI's pending announcement has investors worried. Google search hasn't been impacted by ChatGPT yet, but it could be.

How OpenAI Trimmed $50 Billion off Alphabet's Market Cap on Monday

In 2021, Google kicked off work on Project Starline, a corporate-focused teleconferencing platform that uses 3D imaging, cameras and a custom-designed screen to let people converse with someone as if they were in the same room — more or less.

Google's 3D video conferencing platform, Project Starline, is coming in 2025 with help from HP

Google has long counted on Demis Hassabis for his genius in artificial intelligence. But whether he can create products that customers love is a big question.

Google's Demis Hassabis is the man tasked with turning bleeding-edge AI research into profits

Google's large-language model Gemini is beating OpenAI's hugely popular ChatGPT model when it comes to commercially focused activity, recent analysis from Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) shows. According to the bank's internet research team, Gemini is benefitting from Google's leading position at the top of various consumer funnels, such as e-commerce, travel, financials and healthcare, all the while leveraging its existing platforms like Search and YouTube.

Google Gemini is beating ChatGPT in commercial adoption rates

OpenAI boss Sam Altman reckons an update to his company's ChatGPT large-language model, expected to be announced today, is a thing of magic. The artificial intelligence giant is expected to stream live at 10am Pacific Time (6pm BST) on openai.com to demo “some ChatGPT and GPT-4 updates”.

ChatGPT update ‘feels like magic', but Altman rules out Google killer

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Trimble

U.S. equities, especially undervalued software stocks, appear to be in rally mode. As of the end of Wednesday's trading session, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite has risen 2.37 percentage points in the last month.

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Airbnb

General Motors

Johnson & Johnson

Coca-Cola

Morgan Stanley

Oracle

One of the most important things stock investors should look at is the fundamentals of a company. Each earnings season shows us how a compare fares and we get this idea through the fundamentals.

The 7 Most Undervalued Stocks With Strong Fundamentals to Buy in May 2024

In recent months, and particularly after he closed his controversial 2023 bet against the semiconductor industry, Michael Burry's similarly contentious Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) bet – technically the single largest holding in his portfolio – has taken the bulk of attention.

Here's how much Michael Burry is up on his Google bet

Airtel, India's second-largest telecom operator, said on Monday it has entered into a long-term partnership with Google Cloud to develop and deliver cloud and generative AI products to Indian businesses.

Google partners with Airtel to offer cloud and genAI products to Indian businesses

Bill Ackman, hedge fund manager, advocates owning a small group of stocks. He's willing to ride these best ideas for years.

GOOG Stock Analysis: Unlocking the Future Potential of Alphabet in 2024

Tesla

Layoffs are hitting workers at some tech giants like like Google, Microsoft, and Tesla. The job cuts can damage morale, decrease productivity, and deter potential new hires.

Tesla, Google, and Microsoft won't stop laying people off. Here's why that could backfire.

GitLab

Prime Medicine Inc

YouTube and Google parent Alphabet bought more GitLab and Prime Medicine stock in the first quarter.

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