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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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Productivity and Business Processes Operating Income

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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.

Outstanding Shares

Market Cap

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

Revenue Multiple

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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Apple

Alphabet

Johnson & Johnson

PepsiCo

Procter & Gamble

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Amazon

The European Union named six tech giants as "gatekeepers" that have to comply with new laws. The Digital Markets Act aims to give more choice to users and open up the market for competitors.

Apple, Amazon, and Meta among 6 tech giants deemed 'gatekeepers' set to face strict competition rules under new EU law

FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ECS--ECS has attained the new Microsoft “Solutions Partner” designation in three cloud solution areas.

ECS Attains New Microsoft Solutions Partner Designation

Likewise, Microsoft Corp. NASDAQ: MSFT, the S&P 500's second-largest component, after Apple, ended to the downside in July and August. Microsoft, too, logged gains in each month from January through June.

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The European Union on Wednesday targeted Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google parent Alphabet, Facebook owner Meta and TikTok parent ByteDance under new digital rules aimed at reining in the market power of online companies.

EU targets Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, ByteDance, Meta, Microsoft in next phase of digital crackdown

JD.com

Lockheed Martin

MercadoLibre

NVIDIA

Roku

Block

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The European Union on Tuesday unveiled a list of six designated "gatekeepers" set to come under its new Digital Markets Act.

EU lists Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and three other tech giants as 'gatekeepers' under strict competition rules

The European Union has named six tech giants whose market power it hopes to be able to rein in by applying a new set of up-front rules on how these gatekeepers can operate so called core platform services. The six so-called gatekeepers are: Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta, Microsoft.

EU confirms six (mostly US) tech giants are subject to Digital Markets Act

Zoom Video

Zoom Video Communications Inc. ZM, +2.18% Chief Executive Eric Yuan on Tuesday said the Federal Trade Commission should look into Microsoft Corp.'s MSFT, +1.49% bundling of its Teams videoconferencing software after the tech giant unbundled the software in Europe amid antitrust concerns. “No matter what, you've got to be fair,” Yuan said during the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference.

Zoom CEO says FTC should look into Microsoft Teams bundling in U.S.

Microsoft (MSFT) may defy the European Union's potential classification of Bing search engine as a gatekeeper under the new Digital Markets Act.

Microsoft (MSFT) Seeks to Dodge EU's Gatekeepers Tag for Bing

MORRISTOWN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Majesco, a global leader in cloud insurance software solutions, and Microsoft have announced a strategic alliance aimed at driving long-term digital transformation for insurers. By leveraging Microsoft Cloud and Analytics capabilities, the partnership empowers customers with a scalable and secure intelligent cloud environment. With a shared vision of empowering individuals and organizations to achieve more, the enhanced collaboration promises innovative and tr.

Majesco Strengthens Partnership with Microsoft, Empowering Customers with an Innovative and Scalable SaaS Insurance Platform

Combined expertise of both organizations further accelerates UAE's digital transformation, allowing public sector and regulated industries to securely take full advantage of the latest cloud and AI technologies.

G42 and Microsoft unlock new opportunities for digital transformation with joint sovereign cloud and AI offering

L3Harris

QUALCOMM

Dividend Aristocrats are among the most consistent companies in the world in terms of generating FCF. Dividend stocks come in all shapes and sizes but dividend growth stocks are among my favorite type to invest in. These companies have strong cash flow, consistent dividend growth, and potential for future growth.

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"Starfield", one of the most-anticipated video games in years, launches worldwide on Wednesday with the hype—and production standards—of a Hollywood blockbuster.

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Tesla

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Archer-Daniels-Midland Company

Colgate-Palmolive

Jack in the Box

Lowe's

Mondelez

Northrop Grumman

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Advanced Micro Devices

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Boeing

Salesforce

Cisco Systems

McDonald's

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Datadog

ChatGPT became the fastest consumer application to reach 100 million users earlier this year. Microsoft has an exclusive partnership with ChatGPT creator OpenAI, and the perks of that partnership unlock significant growth opportunities.

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Enphase Energy

PayPal

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Thirteen long-term dividend growth companies – including Lockheed Martin, McDonald's and Microsoft – will announce their annual increases in September. August brought dividend increases from 17 dividend growth companies including massive boosts from Badger Meter and Westlake Chemical. Two companies skipped their increases, putting their dividend growth record at risk.

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NetEase

Sony

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Adobe

Though some of the hype has died down, artificial intelligence (AI) is continuing to propel this year's market rally. After a short-lived pullback in August, technology stocks are once again gathering steam as the growth and adoption of generative AI drives revenues and profits.

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