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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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Google has successfully increased market share in AI and cloud markets, per reports, demonstrating strong innovation and sustainable growth despite regulatory scrutiny and competition. Google's R&D and Capex investments have led to a 31% ROIC, showcasing its ability to maintain a competitive edge in the tech industry. Trading at 22x 2025 earnings, Google is undervalued, with expected revenue growth of 16-17% and margin expansion, making it a compelling buy.

Google's 2024 Was A 'Mic-Drop' Year - 2025 Shouldn't Be Any Different

Alphabet's sagging stock has been primed for any good news, but quantum computing's payoff is years away at best.

Google's Quantum Boost Doesn't Really Compute

Advanced Micro Devices

If you have money you don't need for paying bills or reducing debt, there are excellent opportunities in the technology sector. Artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing are generational investment opportunities that can create great returns for investors who invest in the right stocks.

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The stock market performed well in 2024 despite lingering economic issues and geopolitical instability. The bull run remains in full swing, and although investors can't predict what will happen in 2025, it is still worth investing in stocks.

2 No-Brainer Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold Through 2025 and Beyond

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Neutral” zone on Wednesday.

Nasdaq Settles Above 20,000 Following Inflation Data, Alphabet Surges After Gemini 2.0 Unveil: Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Neutral' Zone

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General Motors, Alphabet's, Tesla, Amazon's and Baidu are included in this Analyst Blog.

The Zacks Analyst Blog General Motors, Alphabet's, Tesla, Amazon's and Baidu

Waymo is rapidly expanding its services and showing its ability to create a winner-takes-all platform in the autonomous industry. A recent blog announcement of expansion of Waymo service to Miami sent Uber and Lyft stock down by 10% which shows the impact Waymo is having on competitors. Tesla's lofty ambitions for launching autonomous service in 2025 will likely face massive challenges as the company is significantly behind Waymo in terms of human interventions needed.

Google's Waymo Continues To Surge Ahead Of Tesla

Shares of Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL, GOOG) surged over 5% to close at an all-time high Wednesday, after the tech giant unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model with Gemini 2.0 and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump tapped Andrew Ferguson to lead the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Google Parent Alphabet's Stock Soars to All-Time High

Amazon

Alphabet and Tesla reach fresh records, joining Amazon and Meta and pushing Nasdaq past 20,000

Alphabet led a Big Tech rally on Wednesday, with its stock hitting a record high after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump picked Federal Trade Commissioner Andrew Ferguson to lead the consumer protection and antitrust agency.

Google-parent Alphabet hits record high after Trump taps Andrew Ferguson as FTC chair

Microsoft

Google reportedly asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to end Microsoft's exclusive agreement to host OpenAI's technology on its cloud servers. The company did so after the agency asked it about Microsoft's business practices as part of a broader investigation, The Information reported Tuesday (Dec. 10), citing an unnamed source.

Report: Google Asks FTC to End Microsoft-OpenAI Cloud Deal

Google parent Alphabet's stock is having its best two-day run in nine years amid good news on the quantum-computing and Waymo fronts.

Alphabet's stock having best 2-day run in a decade as the good news keeps coming

More than 20 price comparison websites across Europe on Wednesday criticised Google's proposed changes to its search results, saying they still fail to comply with EU tech rules and urged regulators to impose charges against the Alphabet unit.

Rivals criticise Google's search result changes, call for EU antitrust charges

Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) received a vote of confidence from Bank of America following its announcement of a breakthrough quantum computing chip, Willow. The bank reiterated its “Buy” rating on Alphabet stock, citing the company's sustained technological innovation and undervalued potential.

Alphabet gets share boost, analyst praise on Willow leap

Apple

This market continues to show signs of strong momentum as the Nasdaq hits a new all-time high.

CPI Data Meets Expectations but Remains Sticky: Stocks to Watch

Google rallied to a new high as CEO Sundar Pichai unveiled Gemini 2.0, touting it as the tech titan's "most capable" AI model yet. The post Google Stock Jumps To Record High On New AI Tool For 'Agentic Era' appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

Google Stock Jumps To Record High On New AI Tool For 'Agentic Era'

Another attempt to get a class-action style privacy damages case to stick against Google has failed in the U.K. after the Court of Appeal refused to overturn an earlier dismissal.

Bid to revive UK privacy damages suit against Google DeepMind fails to show class

Google launches Gemini 2.0 with autonomous AI agents, native image generation, and multilingual capabilities, doubling performance while introducing Projects Astra, Mariner, and Jules for enhanced task automation and digital assistance.

Google Gemini 2.0: Could this be the beginning of truly autonomous AI?

Alphabet (GOOG 3.61%) (GOOGL 3.64%) stock opened the week Monday above Friday's close, and it just keeps moving higher. Wednesday morning marks its fourth straight "up" day, with Alphabet shares rising 4.5% through 10:10 a.m.

Why Alphabet Stock Keeps Going Up

GM's exit resets the robotaxi race, with Waymo's proven leadership and Tesla's bold ambitions setting the stage for intense competition.

Robotaxi Face-Off: It's Waymo Vs. Tesla After General Motors' Exit

Alphabet's Google on Wednesday released the second generation of its artificial intelligence model Gemini and teased a slate of new ways to use AI beyond chatbots, including through a pair of eyeglasses.

Google puts AI agents at the center of Gemini update

The experimental tool can browse spreadsheets, shopping sites and other services, before taking action on behalf on the computer user.

Google Unveils A.I. Agent Based on Gemini 2.0

Google unveiled Gemini 2.0, enhancing the AI product's capabilities. Gemini 2.0 focuses on agentic AI, improving multi-step problem-solving.

Google launches Gemini 2.0, its latest AI model that can 'think multiple steps ahead'

Google released the first version of its Gemini 2.0 family of artificial intelligence models on Wednesday. Gemini 2.0 Flash, as the model is called, is available in a chat version for users globally while an experimental multimodal version of the model is available to developers.

Google releases the first of its Gemini 2.0 AI models

Google's next major AI model has arrived to combat a slew of new offerings from OpenAI.

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