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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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Alphabet announced its first-ever dividend of 20 cents per share on Thursday, returning capital when the Google parent is spending billions of dollars on data centers to catch-up with rivals on generative artificial intelligence.

Google parent Alphabet announces first-ever divided of 20 cents per share

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Meta Platforms announced robust earnings, but its capital spending plans shook investors. The company plans to add billions of dollars to its infrastructure to support its artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions.

Why Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, and Other "Magnificent Seven" Stocks Crashed on Thursday

The league is advancing toward lucrative deals with incumbent partners and is in talks with tech giants as well as NBCUniversal.

Amazon, YouTube Vie for NBA Streaming Rights as League's Media Talks Heat Up

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Broadcom

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Micron Technology

Investors continue adjusting to the notion that interest rates may not come down as much as expected in 2024. That mindset shift is manifesting as something of a panic in the markets.

Maverick Tech Picks: 7 Stocks to Scoop Up While the Crowd Panics

Alphabet shares have outperformed the Nasdaq Composite Index over the past five years. Great investment returns can come from buying and holding the best businesses.

If You'd Invested $1,000 in Alphabet 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today

According to SEC filings, Billionaire investor Bill Ackman's Pershing Square hedge fund only holds one of the Magnificent Seven stocks. Alphabet, best known for its Google subsidiary, is the only big tech stock you'll find in Pershing Square's portfolio.

Billionaire Bill Ackman Has His Sights on Only 1 "Magnificent Seven" Stock, and It's Not Nvidia

Investors appear to be losing patience with Big Tech's prodigious artificial intelligence investments this week after Meta Platforms signaled deeper spending and a long road to profitability.

AI spending worries cast gloom over Alphabet, Microsoft

Symbotic Inc

UiPath

The U.S. economy holds promise with the rapid growth of robotics stocks and automation across industries. Companies increasingly invest in automated systems, expecting significant improvements in output quality, efficiency and uptime.

The Top 3 Robotics Stocks to Buy in April 2024

Google delayed the removal of third-party cookies from Chrome again. The move gives companies more time to prepare for the removal of cookies, following pushback.

Google's controversial move to kill the web cookie just got delayed until 2025

Contrasting opinions highlight a divergent storyline as Alphabet Inc. nears its first-quarter earnings report on Thursday.

Alphabet earnings should show AI boosts, but Google still faces many clouds

Google has once again delayed plans to eliminate third-party cookies on its Chrome browser. The tech giant made that announcement Tuesday (April 23) evening, soon after a British regulator expressed concerns about Google's proposed alternative to using cookies, known as the Privacy Sandbox.

Google Cookie Phase Out Postponed Yet Again

German email service Tuta Mail has complained to European Union tech regulators about what it described as a sudden drop in Google search results on the day the bloc's new tech rules kicked in.

Exclusive: Google rival Tuta complains to EU tech regulators about de-ranking

Google's CEO Sundar Pichai says the sudden public interest in AI surprised the company. During an event at Stanford University, Pichai said he had a "different sense of the trajectory.

Sundar Pichai admits the generative AI boom took Google by surprise

Shopify

Interest in generative artificial intelligence (AI) has surged, aligning with broader interest around companies operating in this space. Internet searches, news coverage and discussions on earnings calls all showcase the sort of hype and hysteria following companies in this space.

3 Stocks to Scoop Up at a Discount While the AI Rally Takes a Breather

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Xerox

Cash flow is a key metric for evaluating a stock, especially for long-term value investors interested in cash flow stocks. In fact, it is one of the core sources of funds for a well-run company to pay dividends.

Cash Flow Kings: 3 Stocks Sitting on Mountains of Money

Google's search chief Prabhakar Raghavan warned staff about a changing landscape, CNBC reported.  He said life won't always be "hunky-dory" as rivals seek to challenge its search dominance.

Google's search boss reportedly warns staff that life won't be 'hunky-dory forever' amid rise of AI rivals

One of the most dominant tech companies with an enormous scope of the internet search market, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG ) stock continues to be a home-run holding for so many long-term investors. GOOG stock, like other tech giants, has surged to new highs.

Alphabet Earnings Preview: Why GOOG Stock Could Soar After Its Q1 Report

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More lawmakers traded these stocks than any others over the last three years. The list includes big winners such as Microsoft and Nvidia.

These Are the 10 High-Profile Stocks U.S. Politicians Have Gravitated to Most Over the Last 3 Years

Billionaires are investing heavily in technology, an area that has led gains in the S&P 500 in recent months. A few stocks in particular show up over and over in 16 hedge funds analyzed by The Motley Fool.

Invest Like a Billionaire: Consider These 4 Tech Stocks

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) shares are trading near all-time highs going into Q1 earnings. The company has a history of reporting EPS numbers that beat the consensus estimates quarter after quarter and quarter might not be that different.

Here's how to play Google going into Q1 earnings

YouTube has gained market share in streaming in Q1 24, setting it up for good results in the upcoming earnings report. Margin expansion in the Cloud segment could make Google Cloud a more meaningful operating profit contributor in the next few years. The trend in the number of paid clicks and costs-per-click for Google Search will be one of the most important things to look out for.

Google: Don't Underestimate YouTube, Especially Ahead Of Earnings

Tesla

What a difference a week makes. The bulls took control today as the magnificent seven tech stocks rallied and all three of the major indices ended in the green amid an eventful earnings week.

These Magnificent Seven Stocks Pulled the Stock Market Higher Today

With Alphabet (GOOGL) and Microsoft's (MSFT) quarterly reports set for Thursday, April 25, let's see which big tech stock is more attractive at the moment.

Alphabet (GOOGL) Vs. Microsoft (MSFT): Which Tech Giant is More Attractive Ahead of Earnings

Google fired at least 20 more workers in the aftermath of protests over technology the company is supplying the Israeli government amid the Gaza war, bringing the total number of terminated staff to more than 50, a group representing the workers said.

Google fires more workers who protested its deal with Israel

Alphabet is slated to report quarterly earnings, during which investors will look for insights on its developments in artificial intelligence.

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