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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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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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As tech companies scramble to secure new sources of energy, Microsoft on Friday announced a 20-year deal to restart a nuclear reactor at Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island — a facility made infamous by a partial meltdown in 1979.

Microsoft signs deal to revive Three Mile Island nuclear reactor to help power data centers

Three Mile Island — the infamous site of America's worst nuclear disaster — is gearing up for a comeback, and tech giant Microsoft is first in line to tap into its energy.

Infamous Three Mile Island is back — and Microsoft wants its nuclear power to fuel AI ambitions

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.

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The data centers that train all the large language models behind AI consume unimaginable amounts of energy, and the stakes are high for big tech companies to ensure they have enough power to run those plants. That's why Microsoft is reportedly throwing its weight behind nuclear power.

Microsoft taps Three Mile Island nuclear plant to power AI

Three Mile Island's Unit 1 reactor is set to be reopened for use following a new deal between Microsoft and Baltimore-based Constellation Energy Corporation.

Microsoft deal would reopen Pennsylvania nuclear plant, site of 1979 partial meltdown, to power AI

Micron Technology

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Alphabet

Microsoft's close relationship with OpenAI is already paying off. Alphabet has developed its own popular generative AI model, Gemini.

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Constellation Energy Corp

The site is the location of the worst commercial U.S. nuclear plant accident in history in 1979.

Microsoft to Tap Energy From Three Mile Island. Constellation Stock Is Rising.

Constellation Energy to restart Three Mile Island nuclear plant and sell the power to Microsoft

Constellation Energy has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Microsoft that will pave the way for restarting its Three Mile Island nuclear power plant, the utility firm said on Friday.

Constellation inks power supply deal with Microsoft

Amazon

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The 20-year deal with Constellation Energy would kick-start the site of the nation's worst nuclear accident.

Three Mile Island's Nuclear Plant to Reopen, Help Power Microsoft's AI Centers

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve trimmed interest rates aggressively and penciled in further rate cuts by the end of the year. It slashed the benchmark interest rate by a half-point to 4.75-5% for the first time since March 2020.

NVIDIA & 2 Other AI Stocks to Gain From Lower Interest Rates

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When German journalist Martin Bernklau typed his name and location into Microsoft's Copilot to see how his articles would be picked up by the chatbot, the answers horrified him.

Why Microsoft's Copilot AI falsely accused court reporter of crimes he covered

Tesla

Stocks are racing ahead today, with tech stocks out in front.

The Fed's Interest-Rate Cut Is Lifting Magnificent 7 Stocks Today

Since powering to several all-time highs in June and July, shares of Microsoft Corp NASDAQ: MSFT have been struggling to regain momentum. Equities, in general, had a solid first half of the year, but interest rate jitters and a general softening of sentiment towards tech brought about some volatility, which is still being recovered from.

Microsoft Stock: 3 Reasons It's Ready to Crush Q4

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REITs are attractive for income investors due to their high dividend payouts, and office REITs, in particular, offer solid long-term upside as office activity could see an increase in 2025/2026. Kilroy Realty Corp. has underperformed its peers but offers a 5.7% dividend yield, a well-covered payout ratio, and a strong balance sheet with investment-grade credit. American Assets Trust has shown better recent performance with a 15.14% share price increase, solid balance sheet, and growth potential in affluent areas like San Diego and Honolulu.

Two Dividend-Yielding REITs With Solid Upside Potential

Alphabet unit Google has agreed for the first time ever to purchase nature-based carbon removal credits from a Brazilian startup, its first engagement with carbon projects in the South American country.

Google buys carbon removal credits from Brazil startup, joining Microsoft

The Dutch market regulator said on Thursday it needed more powers to investigate deals at its own level, a day after the European Union antitrust regulators said they would not take action against Microsoft's hiring of artificial intelligence startup Inflection's staff.

Dutch competition regulator wants more power after EU drops probe of Microsoft's Inflection takeover

STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting (TAA), a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services, today announced that Simon Hjortsberg, the company's Manager of Business Intelligence, will be a keynote speaker at Europe's first-ever Microsoft Fabric Community Conference. The anticipated event will take place from September 24 to 27, 2024, at Stockholmsmässan, in Sweden. On Wednesday, September 25, Simon Hjortsberg will deliver a presentation.

Wolters Kluwer expert to speak at Europe's inaugural Microsoft Fabric Community Conference

Microsoft (MSFT) stock price has done well in the past decades, helping propel it into the second-biggest company in the world with a market cap of over $3.2 trillion. It has jumped by over 220% in the last five years and over 750,000% since going public in the 1980s.

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One of the magnificent 7 stocks, Microsoft Corporation MSFT, is part of the $3 trillion club as its shares have seen an impressive run over the past few years. However, after hitting a record high on July 5, the MSFT stock has underperformed the S&P 500 this year (+15.9% vs.

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Microsoft (MSFT) won't face a formal European regulatory investigation over its partnership with artificial intelligence (AI) startup Inflection AI.

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