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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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TikTok Ban Passed by the House. 2 "Magnificent Seven" Stocks That Could Benefit

Alphabet's first-quarter earnings showed better-than-expected results, leading to a massive spike in share prices. The company will be participating in massive share buybacks of $70 billion, which received a highly favorable response from investors. Stock traders should watch for potential retracements lower, with key price levels at $161.70 and $151.08 potentially offering attractive areas to build long positions.

Google: Exercise Patience Before Buying (Technical Analysis)

Alphabet, Google's parent company, achieved a $2 trillion market cap milestone. This company briefly hit the threshold previously but never sustained a full day of trading.

Google hits a new milestone: $2 trillion

Bill Ackman is the CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, a hedge fund with a large position in Alphabet stock. Alphabet is historically known to be an advertising conglomerate, but investments in AI are helping the company grow in many other areas.

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Alphabet Inc. (Google) reached a new valuation milestone on April 26, Friday, closing above the $2 trillion mark.

Google stock breaks $2 trillion milestone in unprecedented weekly closing

Google's Q1 2024 earnings exceeded analyst expectations, with revenue and operating income up 15% and 46% YoY, respectively. The company's strong performance was driven by commercial acceleration in YouTube ads, Google Search, and Cloud. Looking towards the rest of 2024, I am bullish on Google's ability to deliver on more upside, as the digital advertising market is recovering.

Google Surges Past $2 Trillion But Looks Cheap Still

Google plans to invest $2 billion to build a data center in northeastern Indiana that will help power its artificial intelligence technology and cloud business, company and state officials said Friday.

Google plans to invest $2 billion to build data center in northeast Indiana, officials say

Tech giant fired number of people who protested against $1.2bn Project Nimbus, which supports Israeli military and government

Workers accuse Google of ‘tantrum' after 50 fired over Israel contract protest

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Rubrik Inc

Markets Defused aims to present an easy-to-understand and straightforward recap of the week's most engaging stock market news BHP takeover approach spurned by Anglo American Meta shareholders have an AI problem Alphabet revenues soared as it hailed the ‘Gemini era' Microsoft revealed another big boost from AI Microsoft-backed Rubrik soared in New York debut Peacock in the spotlight but Comcast stock dipped BHP takeover approach spurned by Anglo American Australian mining major BHP Billiton had its takeover advances spurned by Anglo American. BHP on Thursday launched a £31.1 billion proposal to buy up the assets of is smaller international mining rival in an ‘all-paper' transaction –offering new BHP shares to Anglo shareholders whilst also proposing to split off Anglo's platinum business to allay monopoly fears.

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Airbnb

QUALCOMM

One beleaguered AI giant is well positioned to make a comeback. A well known communications chip company is making an AI play of its own.

3 Cheap Tech Stocks to Buy Now

NVIDIA

Nvidia shares have soared thanks to its leadership in AI GPUs. Meta has also been a winner as its ad business has bounced back.

3 Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks That Billionaires Jim Simons, Ray Dalio, and Israel Englander Are Buying

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We have Apple and Amazon on deck to report Q1 results this week, and we will need to wait a few more weeks before we see Nvidia's numbers. But we have already seen Q1 results from the other four members of the ‘Magnificent 7' group: Alphabet GOOGL, Microsoft MSFT, Meta META, and Tesla TSLA.

Does Mag 7 Leadership Remain Intact Post-Tesla and Meta Disappointments?

Alphabet unit Google said on Friday it would invest $3 billion to set up a data center campus in Indiana and expand sites in Virginia.

Google plans $3 bln data center investment in Indiana, Virginia

Tech stocks on Wall Street defied sticky inflation Friday to post their biggest gain in more than two months—easing market anxiety about a slowdown in economic activities—after blockbuster first-quarter earnings and continued betting on artificial intelligence fired up the valuations of major companies.

Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia And Alphabet Lead Tech Stock Surge To Two-Month High

The move by Alphabet comes just months after Facebook and Instagram parent Meta issued its own first dividend.

Google Parent Company Issues First Dividend: What to Know, Why This Matters

Alphabet easily beat estimates in its Q1 report. The company will start paying a dividend of $0.20 a share in June.

Why Alphabet Stock Was Soaring Today

Alphabet Inc's Google on Friday asked a federal court in Virginia to reject a U.S. government lawsuit accusing the advertising and search company of anticompetitive practices in the online advertising marketplace.

Google files motion for summary judgment in U.S. ad tech case

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Blue chip stocks to watch in the stock market today.

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Super Micro Computer

Technology spending plans by Microsoft and Alphabet's Google boosted AI stocks on Friday, including Nvidia and Super Micro Computer.

Microsoft, Google Reports Lift Nvidia, Super Micro, Other AI Hardware Makers

The Nasdaq-100 (NDX) is heading toward its best week  since early November.

Meet the Tech Stock Powering the Nasdaq-100 Today

Alphabet (GOOGL) shares soared on Friday morning, launching the company into the tiny group of companies worth more than $2 trillion.

Alphabet Reclaims Spot in $2 Trillion Market Cap Club

Marriott

Investing in stocks is a long-term process. You will have to ride the highs and lows of any investment, but the top stocks for April are more reliable than others.

The Top 3 Stocks to Buy in April 2024

Google parent Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)'s first quarter earnings have further showcased the company's position as a leading AI beneficiary, analysts at Wedbush believe. The analysts raised their target price from $175 to $205 on improved revenue and operating income estimates.

Google parent Alphabet's position as AI leader highlighted by Q1 results

Tech company's shares rise as it plans to reward investors after strong quarterly results

Google parent Alphabet hits $2tn valuation as it announces first dividend

Stock prices for Alphabet and Microsoft rose 12% and 4% respectively after the companies reported better-than-expected quarterly results Thursday.

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