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More Personal Computing

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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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Tuesday's massive stock market meltdown should serve as a reminder to investors that in times of turmoil, it pays to own shares of companies that also pay you.

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Microsoft (MSFT) has sold off as growth stocks have substantially underperformed over the past year. MSFT's valuation has gotten much more attractive.

Buying Microsoft At Today's Improved Valuation

Activision Blizzard

Microsoft Corp's deal to buy videogame publisher Activision Blizzard is expected to face an in-depth UK probe after the software maker did not offer any remedies to assuage competition concerns, the Financial Times reported.

Microsoft's acquisition deal for Activision to face in-depth antitrust probe in UK - FT

Cisco Systems

Kraft Heinz

NVIDIA

PepsiCo

With the latest market rout, focusing on Nasdaq stocks to buy with superior fundamentals has become even more important. True, heading into a firestorm isn't the most comforting situation for investors.

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Alphabet

IonQ

D-Wave Quantum Inc

Rigetti Computing

Growth stocks have been having a painful 2022. And with another big Federal Reserve rate hike on the way, the market volatility is likely to continue.

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Alibaba

Baidu

Intel

Quantum Computing

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Amazon

The six largest tech U.S. tech companies lost more than $500 billion Tuesday after an unexpectedly high August inflation report sent tech stocks tumbling.

Tech stocks crushed in market selloff

Tesla

A decline in gasoline prices couldn't mask the problem that spooked investors on Sept. 13: Core consumer prices resumed their rapid increase during August.

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JPMorgan Chase & Co

Source: Artur Szczybylo / Shutterstock.com Short sellers play a major role in the stock market, often releasing data on manipulative and fraudulent companies before they even appear on the radar of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In addition, short sellers have sprang up in recent years, led by well-known firms such as Hindenburg Research, Muddy Waters and Kerrisdale Capital.

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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) was sliding almost 4% lower on Tuesday in sympathy with the general markets, which saw the S&P 500 gap down and plunge about 3% lower.

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Today's sell-off in tech stocks could be revealing some bargains.

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GameStop

Nokia

I believe that the meme stock rallies we've seen play out in recent years aren't likely to become commonplace. Therefore, finding the next big meme stock isn't necessarily easy.

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It might depend on your investment strategy.

Better Buy: Apple vs. Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT ) Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2022 September 12, 2022 6:00 PM ET Company Participants Judson Althoff - EVP and CCO Conference Call Participants Kash Rangan - Goldman Sachs Kash Rangan Wow, what a day, what a day. We're off to an incredible start, especially with Microsoft here with us.

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The Department of Justice has subpoenaed some short sellers for trading information on firms including Amazon, Microsoft, and JPMorgan Chase, in probe.

Justice Dept short-selling probe looks at trading in Amazon, Microsoft, JPMorgan: report

The U.S Department of Justice has subpoenaed some short sellers for trading information on firms including Amazon.com Inc , Microsoft Corp and JPMorgan Chase & Co , as part of a short-selling probe, Bloomberg News reported on Monday.

U.S. Justice Dept. short-selling probe looks at trading in Amazon, Microsoft, JPMorgan, Bloomberg News reports

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Salesforce

Dollar General

Healthcare Realty Trust Inc

Eli Lilly

Neurocrine Biosciences

PayPal

Seagen

Snowflake

T-Mobile US

Big investors are famous for breaking rank from the S&P 500 crowd. So when you see a few agreeing on a stock, it's worth paying attention.

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Occidental Petroleum

Raytheon Technologies

Dividends are only a small factor in the attraction for these three stocks.

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Bank of America

Palo Alto Networks

A bear market isn't enough to chase billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin of Citadel to the sideline.

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Lumen Technologies

Mobilicom 

Netflix

Although the technology sector remains embattled heading into the fall, the red ink opens opportunities for the best tech stocks to buy in September. To be fair, the narrative for the innovation space presents significant challenges.

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