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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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The professional networking service, the latest tech company to trim its global workforce, makes a further retreat from China.

Microsoft's LinkedIn Closes China App as It Cuts More Than 700 Jobs Worldwide

Amazon

Alphabet

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the fastest-growing technologies, and its influence is only set to increase with the industry expected to be worth $1 trillion in the next five years.

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Social networking firm LinkedIn announced Tuesday that it will close down its last service available in China, citing "fierce competition and a challenging macroeconomic climate".

LinkedIn closes China service, cuts over 700 jobs

LinkedIn, the social media network owned by Microsoft Corp that focuses on business professionals, said on Monday it plans to cut 716 jobs in its sales, operations and support teams as part of broader changes that will also result in phasing out its local jobs app in China.

LinkedIn to cut 716 jobs, phase out China local jobs app

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Upstart Holdings

Love it or hate it, whether you see it as friend or foe, artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly expanding. I say expanding because AI has been in use for years.

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Apple

NVIDIA

Given megacap stocks' outperformance in Q1, the prevailing view was that the bar was too high, leaving the megacaps susceptible to disappointment when they reported. Within the S&P 500, there are seven companies whose weighting exceeds 1.5% in the index.

Megacaps Still Carrying Their Weight

Amplify AI Powered Equity ETF

Global X Education ETF

Amplify Cybersecurity ETF

The hype surrounding ChatGPT has brought about a massive change in the global financial and investment world. These ETF areas could emerge as winners and losers.

Sector ETFs to Win/Lose from ChatGPT Frenzy

Growth stocks have surged higher this year after a sharp decline in 2022. Even so, a surfeit of storm clouds threatens to spark a reversal among growth equities later this year.

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Chubb

Johnson & Johnson

Mastercard

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Walmart

Short sellers aren't afraid of many stocks in the S&P 500. But one stock they won't touch is Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway.

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Cloud growth is taking a breather right now. The transition to the cloud is still in its early stages.

Cloud Spending Is Slowing. Here's Why Tech Investors Shouldn't Panic.

Advanced Micro Devices

Recent advances in AI have triggered a boom in the industry. As a result, AMD is massively investing in AI chip production.

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Intuitive Surgical

Microsoft is leveraging AI capabilities to strengthen its presence in internet search and cloud-computing businesses. Intuitive Surgical uses AI to improve the surgical capabilities of its da Vinci system.

AI Could Be a $14 Trillion Opportunity by 2030: Here Are 2 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy Now

Matterport

Extended reality (XR) stocks, which encompasses both augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), are gaining traction in the stock market and among investors. Powered by secular tailwinds, the opportunities in the space are tremendous.

The 3 Most Promising XR (AR/VR) Stocks to Buy for May 2023

Accenture Plc

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company

Automatic Data Processing

Ball Corp

Franklin Resources

British American Tobacco

Boston Properties

Cigna

Carlisle Companies

Coterra Energy

Chevron

EOG Resources

Enterprise Products Partners

Lennar

Lowe's

MPLX

Merck

Anglo American PLC

NIKE

NRG Energy

Pfizer

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This article is part of our monthly series where we highlight five companies that are large-cap, relatively safe, dividend-paying and are offering large discounts to their historical norms. We go over our filtering process to select just five conservative DGI stocks from more than 7,500 companies that are traded on U.S. exchanges, including OTC networks.

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As everybody knows by now, artificial intelligence (AI) has been Wall Street's shiny new toy in 2023, with companies speaking on the technology in a snowballing fashion.

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Advanced Micro Devices Inc. shares rallied Friday to eliminate steep losses from Wall Street's skepticism following the chip maker's earnings report.

AMD stock ends week higher as post-earnings loss erased by Microsoft AI hopes

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) is reportedly working with Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ: AMD) on a new AI chip code named “Athena”. Shares of the semiconductor behemoth are up 5.0% today.

Is it worth buying AMD shares on the Microsoft news?

Microsoft's collaboration with AMD on AI chips challenges Nvidia's dominance in the AI semiconductor market, but potentially benefiting all parties involved. Despite the new partnership, Microsoft's long-standing relationship with Nvidia remains strong, as evidenced by recent collaborations across various applications and services.

Microsoft And AMD Join Forces: A New Era For AI Chip Market Competition

Shopify

The size of some of these tech players skews averages.

Why Are Tech Stocks Doing So Well This Year?

Microsoft has a healthy balance sheet considering its significant cash position, and its good solvency and liquidity financial ratios. The company has gained meaningful traction in AI judging by specific metrics relating to its Q3 FY 2023 results and Q4 FY 2023 guidance.

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Small caps are often prone to dramatic price fluctuations. Such is the nature of securities on the lower end of the value spectrum.

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Alphabet faces what is arguably the most serious threat in its history. ChatGPT could provide considerable competition to its Google search.

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