Alphabet Inc. is a multinational conglomerate primarily known for its role as the parent company of Google
It engages in a diverse range of activities, including internet search, digital advertising, software development, and hardware manufacturing. Alphabet's portfolio includes popular platforms and services such as YouTube, Google Cloud, and Android, as well as various initiatives in fields like artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, and health technology. The company's mission revolves around organizing the world's information and making it universally accessible and useful, while also exploring innovative solutions to enhance everyday life.
Google DeepMind CEO, Demis Hassabis, has commended the AI model of Chinese firm, Deepseek, describing it as "probably the best work" to have surfaced from China. While Hassabis praised DeepSeek's model, he clarified that it did not constitute a significant technological breakthrough.
Despite inflation worries, Americans are expected to increase their Super Bowl spending, according to a recent report. However, more fans are planning to cut back on their expenses for the big game.
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla (NASDAQTSLA), has publicly dismissed the idea of acquiring the widely-used short-video app, TikTok. On Jan. 19, the U.S. President, Donald Trump signed an executive order aiming to postpone the enforcement of a ban on the Chinese short-video app.
The Philadelphia Eagles' 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs at Super Bowl LIX marked not just a shift in NFL power dynamics but also represented another test of the event's advertising and viewership supremacy, as industry observers await official audience numbers.
Tubi is offering the easiest way to watch Super Bowl LIX for free, but Chromecast users are facing issues—not due to Google, but because of how Tubi has set up its Super Bowl stream.
A prominent Tesla Inc. investor and CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, Ross Gerber, voiced strong criticism of Tesla's Full Self-Driving system, particularly its performance on the Cybertruck, amid the company's push toward autonomous driving capabilities.
Federal appeals court skeptical of Alphabet's efforts to overturn jury verdict in favor of Fortnite-maker Epic Games. Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI to advance to trial, regarding their transition to a for-profit model. Earnings results from Spotify, Take-Two, and Palantir beat estimates. Apple faces criticism for limited watch faces and rumored product releases in March.
Here is a short look at the 7 largest companies by market capitalization as of Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Additionally, I have included the percentages of their gains on a year-to-date basis. Let's dive into the numbers.
