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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.

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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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S&P 500: Positive Q1 earnings growth for the S&P 500 rests on these five Magnificent Seven stocks, including Alphabet, Meta and Microsoft, which report this week.

S&P 500 Earnings Growth Rests On These 5 Magnificent Seven Stocks

“Google's aims are clear: the corporation is attempting to quash dissent, silence its workers, and reassert its power over them,” No Tech For Apartheid said.

Google protest group says over 50 staffers were fired after anti-Israel sit-ins

Google aims to move faster and get closer to its customers as it meets “systemic” challenges. Prabhakar Raghavan, senior vice president at Google responsible for search, assistant, geo, ads, commerceand payments products, told employees this during an all-hands meeting in March, CNBC reported Tuesday (April 23), citing an audio recording of the event.

Google Aims to Move Faster to Meet ‘Systemic' Challenges

One analyst sees a number of potential upside catalysts when Alphabet reports first quarter results later this week. Cost cutting, a potential dividend, and a new CFO candidate could each propel the stock higher.

Alphabet Stock Has 14% Upside, According to 1 Wall Street Analyst.

At a recent all-hands meeting, Google search head Prabhakar Raghavan told employees that the world is changing and they have to adjust.

Google search boss warns employees of 'new operating reality,' urges them to move faster

Alphabet-owned Google is investing 600 million euros ($640.62 million) in a new data centre in the Dutch city of Groningen, it said on Tuesday, adding the investment will create 125 new jobs.

Google invests $640 mln in new data centre in Netherlands

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2024 started with a bang, initially leaving behind the worries of inflation and a high-interest environment. The first quarter was excellent with Nasdaq hitting new highs and several stocks soaring beyond the 52-week highs.

7 Stocks With the Most Potential to Rocket on Q1 Earnings

Google has fired another round of workers in the wake of sit-in protests against Project Nimbus, a cloud computing contract the company has with the Israeli government and military, according to news reports, after nearly 30 workers at the company were fired following similar demonstrations as Israel's war with Hamas grinds on.

Google Fires More Workers Over Israeli Cloud Contract Protest After CEO Says Leave Politics At Home

Apple

Friday's trade makes you wonder if the game is not over for the “Magnificent Seven”.

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Intel

Intel is potentially the best-valued chip stock out there. Apple has the brand power to dominate the consumer AI market.

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This quarter's earnings reports from the U.S. tech giants coincide with a mountain of drama that the companies are facing.

Tech's earnings bonanza this week shines spotlight on growing troubles at Tesla, Google

Given the robust performance over the last year overall, post-earnings weakness could be prevalent, though both of these companies' fundamentals continue to make them an attractive long-term play.

Earnings Season: Are These Mag 7 Members a Buy?

American Express

Dow Jones leader American Express and Google stock are in buy areas Monday, despite a weak stock market environment.

Dow Jones Leader American Express, Google Stock Are In Buy Zones

Here, we discuss three companies from the Magnificent Seven - Meta Platforms, Microsoft and Alphabet - that are set to release earnings this week.

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Big tech earnings are approaching, but I'm not betting on them. Big tech stocks have gotten too expensive. I have sold most of my U.S. tech stocks and reinvested the proceeds into high-income investments.

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Artificial intelligence could end up sapping the strength of Alphabet's top moneymaker. Regulators will continue to target this company because of its dominant market position.

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Profit growth momentum of the so-called Big Six technology stocks could “collapse” over the next few quarters, UBS Global Research strategists said on Monday, downgrading its rating on the mega-cap companies.

Big Six tech companies' profit momentum could ‘collapse' in 2024, UBS says

Alphabet's stock has outperformed the market, benefiting from the AI boom and increased investment in search and digital advertising. Google's dominant position in search and advertising, as well as its growing business units like YouTube and Google Cloud, contribute to its impressive revenue growth. Alphabet's investment in AI, including the integration of generative AI tools into its products, presents opportunities for growth and potential partnerships, such as with Apple.

Google's Undervalued Upside

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Ahead of their Q1 2024 earnings, big tech stocks swung lower last week amid a broad market sell-off. In my view, soaring long-duration treasury yields and rightful concerns about liquidity drying up are driving this pullback. The technical setup for big tech stocks heading into Q1 looks bearish, and a failure to meet lofty investor expectations could lead to a deeper pullback in this frothy, overcrowded basket.

Big Tech's Big Breakdown, The Technical Setup Ahead Of Earnings

Profit growth momentum of the so-called Big Six technology stocks could "collapse" over the next few quarters, UBS Global Research strategists said on Monday, downgrading its rating on the mega-cap companies.

Profit momentum of Big Six tech companies to 'collapse' over 2024, UBS says

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Alphabet's Changing AI Narrative

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Palantir Technologies

In recent years, Bitcoin's (BTC) allure has become undeniable.

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