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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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Microsoft (MSFT) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

Throughout the years, Microsoft (MSFT -1.17%) is a stock that minted many millionaires. A modest $10,000 investment back in 1994 would now be worth over $1 million dollars today, with the stock up more than 100x over the past 30 years.

This Magnificent Stock Made Many Millionaires, and Could Make More

Intel

NVIDIA

Intel's median employee pay rose 4% in five years, lagging behind other tech firms. Other tech companies like Nvidia and Microsoft increased pay by at least 12%.

Intel's annual median pay has been stagnant compared to peers like Nvidia and Microsoft

Alphabet

The race is on for dominance in the artificial intelligence arena. Two tech titans battling for AI supremacy are Microsoft (MSFT -1.17%) and Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL 0.07%) (GOOG 0.12%).

Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: Microsoft vs. Alphabet

Among the mega tech stocks, Microsoft  (NASDAQ: MSFT) has been unable to get on track this year.

Microsoft Weakened Stock Could Be Hit By Government Probe

Microsoft remains attractively valued with robust long-term prospects, due to its ability to monetize the PC refresh cycle and generative AI/ cloud boom. This has been observed in the expanding operating margins, growing cloud market share, increasing multi-year backlog, and promising H2'25 commentary. If anything, we expect MSFT's strategic partnership with OpenAI to pay off handsomely, given the potentially hefty equity stake the former may command moving forward.

Microsoft: The New Mag7 Laggard Is Growing Into Its Premium Valuations

The FTC has launched an antitrust investigation into Microsoft, according to multiple reports that corroborate earlier reporting by the Financial Times.

FTC reportedly opens antitrust investigation into Microsoft

The Federal Trade Commission is launching a large-scale investigation into several facets of Microsoft's business, according to multiple outlets, demanding information on its practices as part of the Biden administration's last-minute regulatory crackdown on Big Tech ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's next term.

Microsoft Antitrust Investigation: FTC Launches Large-Scale Probe Into Tech Giant

Regulators are demanding information from the company on its cloud computing, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity products.

F.T.C. Launches Antitrust Investigation Into Microsoft

The probe includes software licensing and cloud computing, sources told Bloomberg.

Microsoft facing wide-ranging antitrust probe despite FTC chief's likely departure

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened a broad antitrust investigation into Microsoft , including of its software licensing and cloud computing businesses, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

Microsoft faces wide-ranging US antitrust probe

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened an antitrust investigation of Microsoft , Bloomberg News reports on Wednesday.

US FTC launches broad Microsoft antitrust investigation, Bloomberg News reports

Microsoft on Wednesday denied claims that it uses customer data from its Microsoft 365 applications, including Word and Excel, to train artificial intelligence models.

Microsoft denies training AI models on user data

SoftBank Group Corp

Japanese tech incubator SoftBank is offering to buy shares from OpenAI employees as it looks to increase its investment in the ChatGPT developer. It is looking to buy $1.5 billion of shares, CNBC reported on Wednesday, with a tender offer allowing staff a way of selling shares in the privately owned artificial intelligence company.

Softbank offers to buy OpenAI shares from staff - report

Shares of Microsoft Corp NASDAQ: MSFT have been a cornerstone of tech portfolios for many years now, and 2024 has done little to tarnish that reputation. The stock is up a solid 15% year-to-date, and while it's struggled to push past July's all-time high, there are several reasons for investors to be excited.

Microsoft Stock Gets a $550 Price Target: Time to Get Excited

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #artificialintelligence--Viz.ai, a leader in AI-powered disease detection and intelligent care coordination, today announced a collaboration with Microsoft to deliver its AI models and care coordination solution with Precision Imaging Network, part of Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare. Together, Precision Imaging Network and Viz.ai deliver a comprehensive solution with more than 48 AI models tightly integrated into clinical workflows, providing actionable clinical insights to help improve p.

Viz.ai Collaborates with Microsoft to Advance AI-powered Clinical Workflows and Better Patient Care

American Superconductor

Impinj

Toast

Vertiv Holdings Co

Microsoft, American Superconductor, Vertiv, Toast and Impinj are included in this Analyst Blog.

The Zacks Analyst Blog Microsoft, American Superconductor, Vertiv, Toast and Impinj

Microsoft-backed OpenAI is allowing its employees to sell roughly $1.5 billion worth of shares in a new tender offer to Japan's SoftBank Group , CNBC reported on Wednesday.

OpenAI allows employees to sell $1.5 bln stock to SoftBank, CNBC reports

OpenAI is allowing employees to sell roughly $1.5 billion worth of shares in a new tender offer to SoftBank, CNBC has learned. SoftBank's latest investment adds to OpenAI's recent $6.6 billion funding round at a $157 billion valuation.

OpenAI gets new $1.5 billion investment from SoftBank, allowing employees to sell shares in a tender offer

Microsoft said it was able to resolve all of its issues with Outlook and Teams as of just after 3 p.m. EST Tuesday, more than a day after thousands of users started to report outages early Monday morning.

Microsoft Outages: Issues Resolved More Than 24 Hours After Outlook, Teams Impacted

In trading on Tuesday, shares of Microsoft crossed above their 200 day moving average of $421.82, changing hands as high as $426.44 per share. Microsoft shares are currently trading up about 1.8% on the day.

Bullish Two Hundred Day Moving Average Cross - Microsoft

Orange SA

Orange will enlist OpenAI and Meta to fine-tune AI Large Language Models (LLMs) to translate regional African languages for the French telecoms operator, it said on Tuesday.

Orange enlists Meta and OpenAI to develop AI language models in Africa

President-elect Trump could name an "AI czar." Amazon ups Anthropic investment.

AI Stocks: Tech Giants, Cloud Titans Face 'Show Me' Moment. Trump To Name AI Czar?

After a fairly strong, if comparatively underwhelming, year, the technology giant Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) appears to have entered the danger zone in the stock market in November.

Microsoft forms second death cross in a month; Will MSFT finally crack?

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - November 26, 2024) - NowVertical Group Inc. (TSXV: NOW) ("NOW" or the "Company"), a leader in AI-driven data solutions, announces the launch of its Microsoft Center of Excellence (COE) designed to meet enterprises' demand for Microsoft Azure-based data solutions. Recent studies show the widespread adoption of Microsoft's technology, capturing a 45% share of new cloud projects.

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