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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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Advanced Micro Devices

NVIDIA

There's no denying the new gold rush hitting Wall Street, which is the fresh surge in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. AI is a key turning point in the tech industry.

AI Is the Gold, These 3 Stocks Are the Picks & Shovels

Alphabet

Microsoft could shrewdly turn its weakness into strength against Google in the generative AI-driven search wars: minuscule market share. The third-party commercial integrations will prove to be a game-changer, creating a new uphill battle for Microsoft. The generative AI-driven transformation of Bing supports the bull case for Microsoft stock.

Microsoft's Big Weakness Becomes A Strength Against Google

HAMAMATSU, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yamaha Corporation announces today its CS-800 Video Sound Bar has been Certified for Microsoft Teams.

Yamaha Video Sound Bar Certified for Microsoft Teams

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise enhances Rainbow by Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise with Rainbow Telephony for Microsoft Teams connector.

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Launches Rainbow Telephony for Microsoft Teams

Microsoft reported resilient Q3 earnings and provided strong Q4 guidance. Its partnership with OpenAI will help it maintain a competitive edge. Microsoft's valuation remains relatively low, despite AI's growth potential.

Microsoft: AI Leadership To Drive Returns

Microsoft's $1 billion investment in OpenAI went relatively unnoticed back in 2019. Now, after four years and at least another $10 billion, the unlikely partnership between one of the world's largest tech giants and a former nonprofit, research-oriented artificial intelligence (AI) company has gone on to revolutionize the business landscape.

Tech's Odd Couple: Can Microsoft and OpenAI Resolve Growing Tensions?

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella likes to test AI using a poetry prompt. Nadella will ask the AI to translate the work of Persian poet Rumi.

This is the one question the Microsoft CEO asks to test AI's smarts

Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN ) stock is rising higher on Wednesday as shares continue to rally following a partnership with Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ). Lumen Technologies initially announced this partnership late last week and it's resulted in major volatility for its shares since then.

Huge Microsoft News Sends Lumen (LUMN) Stock Up 6%

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

Regeneron has important regulatory milestones to hit in the next year. Microsoft's diversified business and growth opportunities bode well for its future.

2 Stocks to Buy No Matter What Happens in June and Beyond

Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard could provide an 18.19% upside for investors if the deal goes through, but the deal still faces regulatory hurdles in the UK and the US. If the deal falls apart, Activision Blizzard could potentially receive a $3 billion termination fee from Microsoft, which could be used for share buybacks, acquisitions, or debt reduction. Activision Blizzard's strong balance sheet, low P/E ratio, and potential for increased EPS make it an attractive investment option regardless of the acquisition outcome.

ATVI Could Be An Arbitrage Play With Or Without The Microsoft Deal

AT&T

$1,000 is more than enough to invest in high-quality stocks. Microsoft should benefit from growth in cloud computing and AI, and it's already dominant in productivity software.

2 No-Brainer Tech Stocks to Buy With $1,000

Microsoft's Bing chatbot told users it loved them and wanted to be a human when it was released. OpenAI warned the company that its GPT-4 model could give bizarre responses, per the WSJ.

OpenAI warned Microsoft not to rush the release of its Bing chatbot before it told users it loved them and wanted to be human, report says

Microsoft Corporation is set to announce 14th consecutive quarterly dividend increase. While Microsoft has enormous room to even double the dividend, future growth prospects are dependent on capital investments. I predict a 10% dividend increase in September.

Microsoft's Upcoming 2023 Dividend Increase

Apple

Amazon

Tesla

Microsoft could take the top spot by 2035 thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence. Apple's growth has slowed to a crawl, indicating it may not be able to hold onto the top slot.

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ASML Hld

IonQ

PayPal

While chasing the latest innovation can lead to tremendous gains in the market, investors may be better served with patience, which segues into a discussion of tech stocks with long-term potential. These enterprises might not immediately reward you with life-changing returns.

7 Tech Stocks Playing the Long Game

Activision Blizzard

Microsoft's planned $69 billion purchase of video game company Activision Blizzard was blocked by a federal judge Tuesday, giving more time for an antitrust review of the deal.

Microsoft's planned Activision Blizzard merger temporarily blocked by US judge

The court has set a date of June 22 and 23 for a hearing on the FTC's preliminary injunction, seeking to halt the deal.

Federal Court Grants Temporary Restraining Order To Halt Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s takeover of Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ:ATVI) has been blocked in the United States after regulators urged the deal be stopped in court on Monday. Judge Edward Davila agreed with the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) argument that it was “necessary to maintain the status quo,” after reports emerged that the companies may press ahead with the merger regardless of a block by UK regulators.

Microsoft Activision merger block approved by US judge

A US regulator has succeeded in a bid to temporarily block Microsoft's £55bn takeover of video game maker Activision Blizzard, preventing the deal being completed this week.

Microsoft's £55bn Activision takeover blocked by US court pending hearing

Federal Trade Commission secures delay of $69bn deal which it argues would be anti-competitive

Activision Blizzard: US judge blocks takeover by Microsoft until further hearings

A US judge late on Tuesday granted the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) request to temporarily block Microsoft Corp's acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard and set a hearing next week.

US judge temporarily blocks Microsoft acquisition of Activision

A federal judge late Tuesday approved a request by the Federal Trade Commission to temporarily block Microsoft Corp.'s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc.

Judge temporarily blocks Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of Activision

RBC Capital has made several predictions about how artificial intelligence will evolve. In turn, the analyst firm created a list of companies that stand to benefit from the generative AI boom.

Artificial Intelligence Stocks You Might Be Missing: Analyst Breaks Down AI Beneficiaries Into 4 Groups - Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)

Microsoft's (MSFT) Xbox and Bethesda represent two massive showcases, unveiling an impressive lineup of the company's most ambitious games to date.

Microsoft's (MSFT) Xbox and Starfield Showcase Games Jointly

Microsoft's (MSFT) $75-billion deal with Activision Blizzard faces an obstacle from U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

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