Alphabet Inc.: Mizuho Securities issued a Buy rating – on January 17, 2024 at 8:01 PM ET

Alphabet Inc. It is a holding company that operates in 6 areas: – Operating a web search engine (Google). The group also operates a video hosting and streaming website (YouTube) and a free online messaging service (Gmail); – Development and production of home automation solutions (Nest Labs): Wi-Fi networks synchronized with software to control thermostats, smoke detectors and security systems; – Research and development in the field of biotechnology (Calico): to treat aging and degenerative diseases. – Research in the field of artificial intelligence (Google X); – Investment services: managing an investment fund for startups operating in the new technology sector (Google Ventures) and an investment fund for already developed companies (Google Capital); – Operating the Internet infrastructure via optical fiber (Google Fiber). Net sales are geographically distributed as follows: United States (48%), Americas (6.1%), Europe/Middle East/Africa (29.2%), and Asia/Pacific (16.7%).