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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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Also known as Price/Sales Ratio. Calculated using Average market cap for the quarter / Annualized quarterly revenue.

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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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Finding the best forever stocks to buy can be a very daunting task. But more often than not, investors overcomplicate this search.

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Salesforce

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TipRanks' analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including Salesforce and Microsoft.

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Microsoft has a direct and easily understandable way to monetize AI. The company's product and service offerings extend across many industries and use cases.

One of This Year's Top-Performing Dow Stocks Could Continue Its Hot Streak in 2024

The Nasdaq Composite is up 36% from its recent low, and history shows that in the second year following a rebound, the market indexes usually continue higher. Microsoft is stealing market share from its cloud rivals.

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Dividend growth companies can act like the engine of your investment portfolio, ensuring that you raise your annual dividend income at an attractive growth rate. In today's article, I will introduce you to 10 dividend growth companies that are worth consider investing in during this month of December for various reasons. The selected picks have not only shown strong dividend growth rates, they also stand out for their attractive Valuation, significant competitive advantages, positive growth outlooks, and their financial health.

My Top 10 Dividend Growth Companies For December: Growth Up To 16%, Yields Reaching 5%

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Selecting growth stocks presents a challenge when considering factors like disruptive business models and leadership. So, instead of extensive financial analysis, observing the choices of millionaire investors and hedge fund managers offers insights into potential market-beating options.

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Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) ended 1.0% up on Friday even after a report that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission is looking into its investment in OpenAI.

FTC is reportedly looking into Microsoft-OpenAI collaboration

AbbVie

Broadcom

Chevron

Home Depot

Johnson & Johnson

Mastercard

Merck

Procter & Gamble

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

Texas Instruments

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

Verizon

Walmart

Exxon Mobil

The economic cycles have always been with us. But the frequency of boom and bust cycles has certainly increased in the last couple of decades. If the volatility of the stock market keeps you awake at night, this article is for you. The market has been rallying for some time now. Will the bull rally continue in 2024? This article addresses some of the questions and recommends how to invest fresh capital.

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NVIDIA

In the world of technology, 2023 marks a pivotal year with the rise of artificial intelligence. Particularly, generative AI stands out.

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Britain's competition watchdog announced on Friday that it was looking into whether a partnership between US tech giant Microsoft and artificial intelligence developer OpenAI resembles a merger.

UK probes Microsoft-OpenAI partnership

The move comes after a November announcement that Microsoft, which has committed to invest over $10 billion into OpenAI, will take a non-voting position on the board.

Microsoft-OpenAI multi-billion dollar partnership faces antitrust scrutiny

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The U.K.'s competition watchdog said it's looking into whether Microsoft's (MSFT) partnership with ChatGPT maker OpenAI could impact competition amid the artificial intelligence (AI) boom.

Microsoft, OpenAI Partnership Draws Scrutiny of UK's Competition Watchdog

The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is gathering information on the partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI.  The regulator aims to determine if “recent developments” have resulted in a merger situation and if a merger could impact competition in the U.K., the CMA said in a Friday (Dec. 8) press release.

UK's CMA Looking into Whether Microsoft-OpenAI Partnership Threatens Competition

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Quantum Computing

Quantum computing is an emerging field of computer science that leverages classical physics and mathematics. The field's promise is simple:  to increase the speed with which computers can do calculations.

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Microsoft's multibillion-dollar partnership with ChatGPT maker OpenAI could face investigation by the UK's competition regulator.

Microsoft's links with ChatGPT maker face scrutiny by UK watchdog

Amazon

Magnificent Seven Musical Chairs: Apple and Microsoft find a seat on this list of buys by the best mutual funds, but Nvidia and Amazon don't.

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The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has Microsoft's tie-up with OpenAI in its crosshairs. The antitrust watchdog said it had been "closely monitoring" the impact of such partnerships.

Microsoft's $10 billion partnership with OpenAI faces its first big antitrust hiccup

Alphabet and Microsoft have delivered triple-digit stock growth over the last five years. Google parent Alphabet is profiting from a lucrative position in digital advertising.

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The U.K.'s competition regulator wants to know whether Microsoft and OpenAI's partnership constitutes a merger.

Microsoft's OpenAI Tie-Up Hit With Further Blow. Regulator Questions This One Thing.

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British regulator the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened an inquiry into Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s partnership with ChatGPT creator OpenAI over fears of consumer protection and competition risk. An invitation for comment asks for input from Microsoft, OpenAI and interested third parties on the two firms' close partnership to determine the potential impact on competition in the UK artificial intelligence sector.

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