Alphabet Inc. Class C - GOOG

Alphabet Inc. is a holding company that wholly owns Google and operates across software, health care, transportation, and other innovative technologies. It functions through three primary segments: Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets. The Google Services segment delivers core products and services such as Search, YouTube, Android, Chrome, Google Maps, Google Play, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Photos, and devices including Pixel smartphones and Chromecast. This segment also encompasses advertising, app sales, in-app purchases, and subscription services like YouTube TV and YouTube Music. Google Cloud provides AI infrastructure, the Vertex AI platform, cybersecurity, data analytics, Google Workspace for enterprise collaboration tools like Calendar, Docs, Drive, and Meet, along with other cloud-based solutions for businesses. The Other Bets segment focuses on healthcare services through Verily, autonomous transportation via Waymo, and internet access initiatives like Google Fiber. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Alphabet Inc. plays a pivotal role in the global technology and communication services markets, serving consumers, enterprises, and various industries worldwide.