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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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Microsoft has designed two additional infrastructure chips for its data centers that will help speed artificial intelligence operations and increase data security, it said on Tuesday at its Ignite conference.

Microsoft launches two data center infrastructure chips to speed AI applications

Microsoft on Tuesday revealed new custom chips aimed at powering workloads on its Azure cloud and bolstering security, particularly a new hardware accelerator that can manage data processing, networking and storage-related tasks.

Microsoft to launch new custom chips for data processing, security

Microsoft's Windows 365 Link is a simple and affordable device for corporate use. Users can quickly log in and get to their personal desktops in the cloud.

Microsoft introduces PC that has one job: connect users to their computers in the cloud

Microsoft Azure is the first major cloud service provider to offer its customers a licensed, multi-tiered Redis service Microsoft Azure is the first major cloud service provider to offer its customers a licensed, multi-tiered Redis service

Introducing Azure Managed Redis, a Fully-Managed Redis Offering for Microsoft Azure

ANALYSIS: Microsoft has quietly built the largest enterprise AI agent ecosystem, with over 100,000 organizations creating or editing AI agents through its Copilot Studio since launch – a milestone that positions the company ahead in one of enterprise tech's most closely watched and exciting  segments.

Microsoft quietly assembles the largest AI agent ecosystem—and no one else is close

C3.ai

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today at Microsoft Ignite, C3 AI (NYSE: AI), the Enterprise AI application software company, and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) announced a strategic alliance to accelerate the adoption of Enterprise AI on Microsoft Azure. The agreement marks a significant milestone in C3 AI and Microsoft's existing partnership, further combining C3 AI's Enterprise AI–native application software, including C3 Generative AI, with Azure's robust and expansive ecosystem to the benefit of.

C3 AI and Microsoft Forge Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption

Silicon Valley startup d-Matrix on Tuesday said it is shipping its first AI chip aimed at delivering services such as chatbots and video generators.

Microsoft-backed startup d-Matrix launches first AI chip

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Splunk, the cybersecurity and observability leader, today announced the general availability of its enterprise security, observability and platform offerings on Microsoft Azure. In partnering with Microsoft Corp., Splunk empowers organizations to scale their digital transformation on Azure with unified solutions that accelerate innovation and strengthen security. "Splunk's strategic partnership with Microsoft to build Splunk natively on Azure demonstrates our com.

Splunk Unveils Leading Observability and Security Solutions for Microsoft Azure Customers

The integration of Appspace and Microsoft Copilot is a workplace game changer, delivering a consumer-grade experience within familiar Microsoft tools. The integration of Appspace and Microsoft Copilot is a workplace game changer, delivering a consumer-grade experience within familiar Microsoft tools.

Appspace Debuts Microsoft Copilot Integration to Deliver an AI-Powered, Smarter Workplace Experience

Microsoft (MSFT) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CleanEnergy--SCS Technologies (SCS), a leading provider of CO2 measurement systems, methane vapor recovery units and petroleum LACT units, today announced the adoption of Microsoft RealWear Navigator Z1 for its Factory Acceptable Tests (FATs). Watch a demonstration of a virtual FAT inspection on the SCS Technologies YouTube Channel. As an early adopter of Microsoft's industrial wearable technology, SCS can now conduct FATs remotely, increasing productivity while saving the valuable.

SCS Technologies Saves Time, Reduces Carbon Footprint Using Microsoft RealWear Navigator Z1 for Factory Acceptable Tests

Amazon

Tencent Holdings Limited

Tencent is increasingly leveraging its WeChat ecosystem to set itself apart from other cloud service competitors, Tencent Cloud CEO Dowson Tong said. Tong shared that many of Tencent's clients were keen on building their own mini programs on WeChat's network to attract existing users of the super app to their services.

Tencent challenges Amazon and Microsoft's cloud dominance by tapping into its WeChat ecosystem

Microsoft achieved 16% YoY revenue growth in Q1 2025, reaching $65.6 billion, driven by cloud and AI. Azure grew 33% YoY, fueled by high-value contracts and 12% growth attributed to AI-driven services adoption. A 98% annuity-based revenue model and $259 billion in RPO ensure predictable and stable future income.

How Microsoft Sustains Market Leadership

Constellation Energy Corp

The Three Mile Island restart could mark a turning point for a nuclear industry that once faced a wave of power plant closures due to poor economics. The fortunes of the industry have shifted dramatically this year as the tech sector turns to nuclear power to meet the electricity demand of artificial intelligence.

Three Mile Island restart could mark a turning point for nuclear energy as Big Tech influence on power industry grows

Adobe

Alphabet

The AI boom still has a long way to go, and any of these three stocks offer a great way to invest in the long-term potential.

3 No-Brainer Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now

Canadian National Railway Company

Waste Management

The billionaire philanthropist has two dozen stocks in his portfolio, but just four are worth more than all his other holdings combined.

Billionaire Bill Gates Has 80% of His $45 Billion Portfolio in Just 4 Stocks

Billionaire alleges Microsoft and OpenAI illegally sought to monopolize AI market and sideline competitors

Elon Musk targets Microsoft in expanded OpenAI lawsuit

Elon Musk added antitrust claims against OpenAI and Microsoft to his existing lawsuit against OpenAI. Musk claimed the companies colluded to remove competition in artificial intelligence, according to an amended lawsuit filed late Thursday (Nov. 14).

Elon Musk Adds Antitrust Claims to Lawsuit Against OpenAI

Like Musk's original August complaint, it accused OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, of violating contract provisions by putting profits ahead of the public good in the push to advance AI.

Elon Musk expands lawsuit against OpenAI, blasts ‘ill-gotten gains' with Microsoft

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk expanded his lawsuit against ChatGPT maker OpenAI, adding federal antitrust and other claims and adding OpenAI's largest financial backer Microsoft as a defendant.

Musk expands lawsuit against OpenAI, adding Microsoft and antitrust claims

The billionaire accused the ChatGPT maker of anticompetitive behavior in new court filings.

Musk Ramps Up Legal Fight With OpenAI, Microsoft

Apple

Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF

NVIDIA

Tesla

The "Magnificent-7" tech giants reported strong earnings results for the September quarter, with only Tesla failing to deliver a double beat on top and bottom-line estimates. In this note, we briefly discuss Mag-7 earnings and CAPEX + R&D spending to gauge future ambitions. Despite healthy business momentum, "Mag-7" stock valuations appear stretched, suggesting a cautious approach amid an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop.

Magnificent 7 Are Alive And Well, But A Rest Is Inevitable

Elon Musk has added Microsoft as a defendant to an amended lawsuit against OpenAI. The suit, which also adds Reid Hoffman as defendant, accuses Microsoft and OpenAI of forming a monopoly.

Elon Musk adds Microsoft as a defendant in OpenAI lawsuit, accusing them of anticompetitive conduct

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is preparing to investigate Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) for potential anti-competitive practices in its cloud computing business. Allegations include imposing restrictive software licensing terms that deter customers from switching to rival cloud platforms and charging steep exit fees for those who leave its Azure service.

Microsoft in the FTC's cross-hairs after cloud computing probe

In a new legal filing, the Tesla chief executive accuses the A.I. start-up of undermining antitrust law.

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