In this episode of the Investing for Beginners podcast, hosts Andrew and Dave explore Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google and YouTube. They discuss Alphabet's impressive 19% average revenue growth over the past decade, its competitive advantages, and potential challenges, including legal scrutiny and AI competition. 00:00:51 - Introduction to Alphabet, Google's parent company, and its significance. 00:01:07 - Alphabet's major revenue sources: Google and YouTube. 00:01:28 - Importance of analyzing a company's revenue growth over time. 00:02:26 - Alphabet's impressive 19% average revenue growth over ten years. 00:03:46 - Alphabet's attractive pricing and potential value opportunities. 00:05:01 - Google's services improve lives, offering significant user value. 00:14:11 - Legal challenges: Google's default search status under scrutiny. 00:27:47 - AI's impact on Google: potential risks and opportunities. Today's show is sponsored by: Go to shipstation.com and use code INVESTING to sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. Go to monarchmoney.com/BEGINNERS for an extended 30 day free trial! Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/beginners. Get 15% off your next gift at UNCOMMONGOODS.COM/INVESTING Get 10 FREE meals at HelloFresh.com/freeinvesting! Get two hundred fifty dollars when you join Ramp. Go to ramp.com/BEGINNERS Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/beginners. Go to SELECTQUOTE.COM/BEGINNERS TODAY to get started. Find great investments at Value Spotlight Have questions? Send them to [email protected] Start learning how to value companies here:  DCF Demystified Link SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Amazon | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices