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More Personal Computing

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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 Corp.'s Teams suffered an outage Friday, prompting users to take to social media to voice their frustration at the business-communications platform.

Microsoft Teams suffers outage, sparking user frustration

How Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Soared Beyond $1 Trillion In Market Cap Propelling This Tech Giant To Unprecedented Heights! - Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)

Microsoft's Teams app services were down for thousands of users on Friday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.

Microsoft Teams down for thousands of users - Downdetector

Alphabet

NVIDIA

Artificial intelligence ( AI ) can increase global productivity and help businesses generate more revenue. Those two outcomes and others have captivated investors who seek to beat the market.

3 Stocks Capitalizing on the Artificial Intelligence Boom

DraftKings

Fiserv Inc

As 2024 kicked off with a sharp correction, certain stocks still shine brightly, earning the coveted label of strong buy stocks. Though divided on the market's overall trajectory, the stock market punditry agrees on the bullish potential of the stocks discussed in this article.

3 Strong Buy Stocks Wall Street Can't Stop Raving About

The gross domestic product of the UK in 2022 was 2.27 trillion British pounds, or $2.9 trillion in freedom bucks. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s current market capitalisation is currently $3.01 trillion.

Microsoft at an all-time high? That's too cheap!

So far in January, some 23,670 workers have been laid off, the most in any month since March, according to the website Layoffs.fyi.

Tech layoffs balloon in January as Wall Street rally lifts Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft to records

Apple

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

Manufacturing in the semiconductor industry requires precision and constant innovation. Taiwan Semi has a track record of managing costs and fulfilling customer orders on time.

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Electronic Arts

Nintendo

When was the last time you played a video game? Some people haven't played them in a while, but there is a big demand for the industry.

3 Gaming Stocks to Buy as the Industry Booms in 2024

Amazon

Intel

Microsoft's strategy of infusing AI capabilities into its core offerings may pay rich returns in the long run. Intel stands to benefit significantly from the anticipated recovery in the PC market in 2004, including rising demand for AI-capable PCs.

3 Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist Before the Nasdaq Surges in 2024

Analog Devices

Applied Materials

Advanced Micro Devices

Broadcom

Lam Research

Micron Technology

Palantir Technologies

QUALCOMM

Texas Instruments

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. NYSE: TSM stock gapped up nearly 10% on January 18 after trouncing earnings and sales views.

AI growth propels semiconductor stocks to new highs

Coca-Cola

Snowflake

Warren Buffett led Berkshire Hathaway to market-beating returns for more than five decades. It would be out of character for Buffett or Berkshire to invest in a company purely based on its position in the AI space.

55.1% of Warren Buffett's $370 Billion Stock Portfolio Is Invested in 4 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks

Lennar

Walmart

A bill that could lead to some major tax cuts in the U.S. has been advanced. It's named the “Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.

Tax Cuts and Hikes: 3 Sector Stocks to Watch in 2024

The inquiry will 'scrutinize' partnerships around generative AI so that the FTC can gain a better understanding of their competitive impact.

FTC probes Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, OpenAI, Anthropic and their massive generative AI deals

U.S. antitrust enforcers are opening an inquiry into the relationships between leading artificial intelligence startups such as ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and the tech giants that have invested billions of dollars into them.

FTC opens inquiry into Big Tech's partnerships with leading AI startups

Alphabet shares closed at $151.87, surpassing their prior record high set in 2021.

Alphabet, Microsoft and Meta close at all-time highs ahead of earnings next week

The FTC said Thursday it will investigate investments into generative AI startups by Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet.

AI Deals By Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft Face FTC Inquiry

The Federal Trade Commission has begun an inquiry into investments and partnerships in the generative artificial intelligence sector. The regulator has ordered Google parent company Alphabet, Amazon, Anthropic, Microsoft and OpenAI to provide information about these activities as it investigates the impact these relationships may have on the competitive landscape, the FTC said in a Thursday (Jan. 25) press release.

FTC Investigates Generative AI Partnerships' Impact on Competition

Rigetti Computing

Quantum computing stocks could be the newest trend in the technology space. The reason I'm bullish on these companies is that the shift from classical to quantum computing could be dramatic.

The Next Big Thing: 3 Stocks Leading in Quantum Computing

The Federal Trade Commission voted unanimously Thursday to open an investigation into the deals forged by tech giants and swiftly growing generative AI companies, including Microsoft, OpenAI, Amazon, Alphabet and Anthropic PBC.

FTC Investigating AI Deals And Investments With Big Tech Firms, Including Microsoft, Amazon And Alphabet

Microsoft joined a growing list of companies to announce layoffs shortly into the new year. The cuts are impacting its gaming division, including Activision Blizzard workers.

Microsoft cuts 1,900 jobs in gaming division

FTC will examine what rights the tech giants' investments in AI companies have conferred and if those deals harm competition

US launches inquiry into AI deals by Microsoft, OpenAI, Google and Amazon

It has issued orders to five companies seeking information about recent AI investments and partnerships.

FTC Launches Probe of Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon's AI Investments

The FTC said is requiring OpenAI, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon and Anthropic to provide information on investments and partnerships involving generative AI companies.

FTC launches probe into AI investments, deals by Microsoft, Amazon and more

The Federal Trade Commission said Thursday it will look closely at the generative-artificial-intelligence investments and partnerships of Alphabet Inc. GOOGL, +1.82% GOOG, +1.88%, Amazon.com, Inc. AMZN, +0.38%, Anthropic PBC, Microsoft Corp. MSFT, +0.54% and OpenAI Inc.

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