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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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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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Microsoft partnership with OpenAI has become increasingly strained by the AI startup's need for more funding and computing power, Microsoft's recruitment of leaders from OpenAI rival Inflection AI, and questions over the Redmond company's equity stake in any future version of OpenAI as a for-profit company.

Tensions with OpenAI underscore Microsoft's need to ensure its own AI future

MSFT is not traditionally cheap, but it has been very resilient. And I can't argue with the quality here. My investment style limits how aggressive I will be, but I do see an opportunity to earn strong yield and some upside via MSFO, a buy-write ETF on MSFT. I added a starter position in MSFO based on a trio of technical and quantitative observations detailed and pictured here.

Microsoft: 3 Reasons It's Cheaper Than Appears, Buying MSFO

How much equity in OpenAI will Microsoft get once the former becomes a for-profit company? That's the multi-billion-dollar question — one the two parties are racing to answer ahead of two-year deadline.

Microsoft could end up with substantial equity in the restructured, for-profit OpenAI

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Netflix's earnings report is giving a boost to the Nasdaq.

Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday

As earnings season approaches, all eyes are on tech giants Alphabet and Microsoft, with the two set to report their financial results in the coming days. Alphabet, the parent company of Google, will release its earnings on October 29, followed by Microsoft on October 30.

Alphabet and Microsoft earnings approach: Microsoft looks like the safer bet

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These technology companies are leading the pack and could continue to do so for years to come.

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Alphabet

Alphabet reports third-quarter earnings on Oct. 29, and Microsoft posts first-quarter financial results on Oct. 30.

Why Microsoft Stock Could Be a Better Bet Than Alphabet Ahead of Earnings

The “best bromance in tech” has had a reality check as OpenAI has tried to change its deal with Microsoft and the software maker has tried to hedge its bet on the start-up.

Microsoft and OpenAI's Close Partnership Shows Signs of Fraying

Microsoft has notified its customers that it wasn't consistently storing security logs for its cloud products during a two-week window in September, leaving network defenders with a potential blind spot for detecting possible intrusions.

Microsoft said it lost weeks of security logs for its customers' cloud products

Bank of America Securities analyst Bradley Sills reiterated a Buy rating on Microsoft Corp MSFT with a price target of $510.

Microsoft Azure, Office 365, and Gaming To Drive Low Double Digit Growth: Analyst

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Semiconductor stocks and ETFs have been fluctuating lately. While there is increasing demand for AI hardware, occasional concerns about a potential demand slowdown are also emerging.

What Lies Ahead for Semiconductor ETFs: Boom or Gloom?

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Competition in the artificial intelligence (AI) space continues to intensify.

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BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ontada is collaborating with Microsoft to utilize Azure AI to help efficiently process over 150 million unstructured oncology document components.

Ontada Collaborates with Microsoft to Transform Unstructured Oncology Data with Azure OpenAI Technology

This stock can grant investors two benefits (growth and dividends) for the price of one.

Here's My Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock for Dividend Investors

Investors are about to get a fresh look at Microsoft's artificial intelligence progress.

Every Microsoft Stock Investor Should Watch This Key Number On Oct. 30

Microsoft's capital expenditures have grown by nearly 300% in the past five years.

Microsoft Is Spending Big on Artificial Intelligence, but Will It Pay Off?

Large technology companies are investing billions of dollars in nuclear energy as an emissions-free source of electricity for artificial intelligence and other businesses.

Amazon, Google and Microsoft Are Investing in Nuclear Power

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Investors tend to watch and emulate some of the best on Wall Street, but there's one issue with this view: Most of the sought-after investors tend to be net buyers of the market. Other entities in the money management industry are worth watching for their superior strategies and ability to beat the market.

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Microsoft's ambitious foray into healthcare AI represents a high-stakes gamble that could significantly impact its future growth trajectory.

Microsoft Unveils Healthcare AI Innovations: Risky Bet for Investors?

Despite the ceaseless concerns stemming from what some strategists have described as a growing list of risks, the U.S. stock market has been exceptionally strong in 2024.

Wall Street expert reveals three companies to hit $4 trillion in 2025

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zafin, a global provider of SaaS core modernization and transformation solutions for banks, announced today the extension of its worldwide strategic collaboration with Microsoft. This extension advances Zafin's technological capabilities, continuing to position the company as a major player in core banking modernization and innovation, running on Microsoft Azure. The agreement capitalizes on Azure economies of scale to enhance benefits to banks and.

Zafin Strengthens Collaboration with Microsoft, Advancing Bank Modernization with Azure AI

Microsoft's recent expansion of artificial intelligence capabilities in its healthcare cloud platform signals a shift that could redefine patient care and streamline operations in the healthcare industry. The tech giant's move comes as hospitals and clinics grapple with ways to improve care delivery and reduce costs.

Microsoft's AI Healthcare Push Aims to Boost Efficiency, Enhance Patient Care

I am upgrading Microsoft to "Buy" due to its more favorable valuation and strategic focus on AI and cloud. I believe MSFT should beat Q1 FY2025 consensus figures in 2weeks. In Q4, Microsoft's Intelligent Cloud revenue rose 19%, driven by AI integration, while Productivity and Business Processes and More Personal Computing also showed strong growth. Despite increased capital spending, Microsoft's robust balance sheet and cash flow ensure sustainable investments, with potential for higher buybacks post-Activision acquisition.

Microsoft Stock: Q1 FY2025 Earnings Will Likely Surprise You

OpenAI. You know, a lot of people put it in first place among the AI companies.

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