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More Personal Computing

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An operating expense is an expense a business incurs through its normal business operations. Often abbreviated as OPEX.

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Shares outstanding refer to a company's stock currently held by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company's officers and insiders.

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Microsoft

Skype is a telecommunications application software product that specializes in providing video chat and voice calls between computers, tablets, mobile devices, the Xbox One console, and smartwatches via the Internet and to regular telephones. Skype additionally provides instant messaging services. Users may transmit both text and video messages, and may exchange digital documents such as images, text, and video. Skype allows video conference calls.

Skype

GitHub is is a web-based hosting service for version control using Git. It is mostly used for computer code. It offers all of the distributed version control and source code management (SCM) functionality of Git as well as adding its own features. It provides access control and several collaboration features such as bug tracking, feature requests, task management, and wikis for every project. GitHub offers plans for both private repositories and free accounts which are commonly used to host open-source software projects. As of April 2017, GitHub reports having almost 20 million users and 57 million repositories, making it the largest host of source code in the world. On June 4, 2018, Microsoft announced its intent to acquire GitHub for US$7.5 billion

GitHub

Xbox is a video gaming brand created and owned by Microsoft. It represents a series of video game consoles developed by Microsoft, with three consoles released in the sixth, seventh and eighth generations respectively. The brand also represents applications, streaming services, and an online service by the name of Xbox Live. The brand was first introduced in the United States in November 2001, with the launch of the original Xbox console.

Xbox

Microsoft Corp. engages in the development and support of software, services, devices, and solutions. It operates through the following segments: Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing. The Productivity and Business Processes segment is composed of products and services relating to productivity, communication, and information services such as Office Commercial, Office Consumer, LinkedIn, and Dynamics business solutions. The Intelligent Cloud segment consists of public, private, and hybrid server products and cloud services for businesses and developers, as well as enterprise and partner services. The More Personal Computing segment refers to products and services including Windows operating system, Windows cloud services, Surface, HoloLens, personal computer accessories, Xbox hardware, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Microsoft News, and Microsoft Edge. The company was founded by Paul Gardner Allen and William Henry Gates, III in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, WA.

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Microsoft reports robust Q1 2023 earnings, driven by Microsoft Cloud's performance

Microsoft's Q1 2023 showcased strong revenue growth, particularly in the Microsoft Cloud segment. The company's emphasis on AI, customer value, and operating leverage is driving positive results. While facing challenges related to workload optimization and potential AI regulation, Microsoft is well-positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities.

Microsoft reports solid Q2 earnings, focuses on AI innovation

Microsoft's Q2 performance reflects strong revenue growth, particularly in Microsoft Cloud, Azure, Teams, and security business, while facing challenges in the ad market and macroeconomic headwinds.
The company's strengths lie in innovation across various sectors, strong customer loyalty, and a strategic focus on AI integration for competitive advantage.
Opportunities include leveraging AI for innovation, optimizing workloads post-pandemic, and driving growth through value propositions and customer loyalty.

Microsoft reports robust Q3 earnings, eyes Azure growth opportunities

Microsoft's Q3 2023 earnings call showcased strong financial performance, driven by robust revenue growth, commercial bookings, and operating income across key segments.
The company's focus on Microsoft Cloud, Azure's growth, and innovative products like GitHub Copilot and Teams highlights its commitment to customer success and shareholder returns.
While facing challenges in workload optimization and pricing strategies, Microsoft has opportunities to capitalize on Azure's potential, drive innovation, and maximize long-term growth through strategic investments and product enhancements.

Microsoft excels in Q4 with strong cloud growth and operational efficiency

Microsoft's Q4 performance reflects strong revenue growth, operational efficiency, and strategic focus on cloud and AI. While facing challenges in optimizing cloud operations and transitioning gross margins, the company is well-positioned to leverage opportunities in Azure growth and new product demand. Microsoft's diversified revenue streams and leadership in cloud services underpin its resilience and growth potential.

Microsoft reports robust Q1 earnings, eyes AI and Azure growth

Microsoft's Q1 2024 earnings call showcased strong financial performance, driven by Azure, commercial segments, and cash flow generation. The company faces challenges in sustaining growth and margins amidst AI investments but has opportunities to capitalize on AI, Azure, and disciplined operations for future success.

Microsoft reports record Q2 earnings driven by cloud and AI growth

Microsoft's Q2 2024 earnings showcased robust financial performance across segments, driven by cloud and AI services.
The company demonstrated resilience in margin improvement despite significant AI investments, highlighting operational efficiency.
Strategic focus on continuous innovation and customer engagement positions Microsoft for sustained growth and market leadership.
Addressing challenges in infrastructure readiness and product adoption will be key to unlocking future opportunities and maintaining competitive edge.

Microsoft achieves record Q3 results, eyes sustained growth in FY '25

Microsoft's Q3 performance reflects robust revenue growth, operational efficiency, and strong financial health across all segments.
The company's strengths lie in Azure's growth, GitHub Copilot's success, and strategic investments in cloud and AI technologies.
Challenges include capacity issues in Azure, balancing core business growth, and adapting to the evolving IT landscape towards AI.
Opportunities abound in sustaining growth, expanding Azure's customer base, and leveraging Dynamics and LinkedIn for revenue growth.

Microsoft reports robust FY '24 earnings, eyes AI and Cloud growth

Microsoft's strong FY '24 performance driven by Cloud, AI, and gaming revenue, with a focus on security and shareholder returns
Challenges include capacity constraints and increased capital expenditures, but opportunities exist in AI and Cloud growth
Partnerships and innovation key to addressing challenges and driving future growth and scalability
Outlook for FY '25 positive with a focus on double-digit revenue growth and expanding gaming opportunities

Microsoft reports robust Q1 earnings, eyes AI innovation for growth

Microsoft's Q1 2025 performance reflects strong revenue growth, particularly in cloud services and commercial bookings.
The company's focus on AI innovation, cost efficiencies, and long-term investments positions it well for sustained growth.
Challenges include managing expenses, supply constraints, and balancing investments with revenue growth.
Opportunities in AI, cloud services, and commercial offerings present avenues for continued expansion and value creation.

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Alphabet

ServiceNow

NVIDIA

MSFT, NOW, IBM, GOOGL and NVDA are poised to capture the $45B agentic AI market in 2025 as enterprise adoption accelerates beyond traditional GenAI.

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The tech company has made Copilot part of its 365 subscription service in several markets and raised prices.

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Microsoft is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the AI revolution due to its various strategic strengths. CEO Satya Nadella's leadership has driven remarkable growth, making Microsoft resilient with a well-balanced business mix and strong customer lock-in. Despite competition and regulatory risks, Microsoft's intrinsic value suggests a 21% upside, making it a no-brainer investment opportunity.

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ASML Hld

Bunge Global SA

Royalty Pharma

As we enter the tail end of 2024, which has been a great year for the markets, as the S&P 500 has rallied by 27.35% since the beginning of the year, one question lies on the minds of investors the world over — what do I invest in for next year?

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Chevron

Coca-Cola

McDonald's

NIKE

Procter & Gamble

Visa

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Advanced Micro Devices

Amazon

Nvidia and AMD's participation in xAI's funding round means they are directly financing a rival to their major customers.

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Microsoft is diversifying the AI models for 365 Copilot to reduce reliance on OpenAI, per Reuters. The move aims to cut costs and improve speed for Microsoft's enterprise clients.

Microsoft is looking to add non-OpenAI models into 365 Copilot, report says

The latest trading day saw Microsoft (MSFT) settling at $435.25, representing a -0.31% change from its previous close.

Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors

Microsoft has been working on adding internal and third-party artificial intelligence models to power its flagship AI product Microsoft 365 Copilot, in a bid to diversify from the current underlying technology from OpenAI and reduce costs, sources familiar with the effort told Reuters.

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Axon Enterprise

Danaher

United Continental Hlds

Nvidia and Amazon.com lead the list of stocks scoring rare Strong Buy consensus ratings this month, but Micron Technologies fell off.

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Big Tech races to meet AI-driven energy demands, with Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta pushing to hit ambitious climate goals by 2025.

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 23, 2024 / Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of individuals who purchased video games through the Microsoft/Xbox website. Reports suggest that legally protected data may have been intercepted during transactions, particularly for customers who purchased video games featuring cut scenes or cinematics.

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Apple

In Trump's second term, tech giants like GOOGL, MSFT, META and AAPL face tough regulations on AI, antitrust and privacy.

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The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

Brokers Suggest Investing in Microsoft (MSFT): Read This Before Placing a Bet

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Microsoft (MSFT). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

Here is What to Know Beyond Why Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) is a Trending Stock

Everyone knows Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and its best-known products, including the Windows operating system and Microsoft 365 suite of productivity apps, but its growing cloud computing platform, Azure, is the future of the company.

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 20, 2024 / Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of individuals who purchased video games through the Microsoft/Xbox website. Reports suggest that legally protected data may have been intercepted during transactions, particularly for customers who purchased video games featuring cut scenes or cinematics.

Microsoft/Xbox (NASDAQ: MSFT) Consumer Data Concerns - Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces

Italy's Data Protection Authority said that it fined OpenAI over its use of personal data to train its flagship ChatGPT service.

Italian Privacy Watchdog Fines OpenAI $15.5 Million Over ChatGPT Data Use

Microsoft Corporation MSFT shares closed slightly lower during Thursday's session.

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