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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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Nintendo

Activision Blizzard

August was a relatively quiet month for the video game industry, save for one acquisition, but big things are on the horizon, according to analysts at Wedbush. On August 8, gambling and gaming company Light & Wonder inked a deal to acquire the remaining interest in SciPlay that it didn't already own for $22.95 per share, higher than L&W's initial $20 bid.

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Amazon

Alphabet

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Microsoft (MSFT) is set to unbundle Teams from its Microsoft 365 and Office 365 productivity suites in EU markets in October to avoid further antitrust scrutiny.

Microsoft (MSFT) to Unbundle Teams From Office 365 in Europe

Apple

Costco

NVIDIA

Realty Income Corp

Pfizer

Toyota Motor

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Microsoft will no longer include Microsoft Teams in Microsoft 365 and Office 365 for its primary business customers in the European Economic Area and Switzerland as of Oct.

Microsoft will unbundle Teams in Europe in response to antitrust probe

Salesforce

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Lockheed Martin

McDonald's

Philip Morris

Starbucks

Texas Instruments

Verizon

McDonald's, Starbucks, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Philip Morris, Texas Instruments, and Verizon are expected to announce dividend increases in September 2023. McDonald's and Starbucks have strong dividend growth histories and are expected to announce solid increases. Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Philip Morris, Texas Instruments, and Verizon are expected to announce modest dividend increases.

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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) announced on Thursday that it will unbundle its chat and videoconference service Teams from the Microsoft 365 productivity suite, in an attempt to ease European Union (EU) antitrust concerns.  Beginning on October 1, the tech giant will sell the packages without Teams at a discounted price totaling a 24 euro ($26) per year reduction in the EEA (European Economic Area) and Swiss regions.

Microsoft to drop Teams from 365 suite to appease EU regulators

Microsoft is to start unbundling its Teams meeting software from its Microsoft 365 and Office 365 suites in the EU in October after regulatory pressure from European regulators. Last month the European Commission started a formal enquiry into Teams and how it was marketed.

Microsoft unbundles Teams in Europe after Slack complaint

The market was disappointed when Microsoft's executives shared that revenue growth from AI advancements would come slowly, with the stock having sold off sharply since its last earnings report. Short-sighted investors fail to recognize just how grand the revenue prospects are, with beautiful cross-selling opportunities compounding Microsoft's growth potential. As weak hands sell their position in Microsoft stock, it creates a great buying opportunity for long-term investors.

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Microsoft will unbundle its Teams communications from its popular Office suite in an attempt to assuage EU antitrust concerns, the company said Thursday.

Microsoft bows to EU competition concerns over Teams

Microsoft will allow business customers in Europe to buy its video and chat app Teams separately from its Office software, it said Thursday, a month after the European Union opened an antitrust investigation into the company's bundling of the products.

Microsoft will split Teams from Office in Europe after EU pressure

Salesforce-owned Slack in 2020 filed a competition complaint to the European Commission over Microsoft's software bundling.

Microsoft to Unbundle Teams Software in Europe, Delivering Win to Salesforce's Slack

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European Union regulators had in July opened an antitrust investigation into Microsoft's bundling of Teams with other Office products, citing anti-competitive concerns.

Microsoft to unbundle Teams software in Europe in bid to abate EU antitrust concerns

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT ) Deutsche Bank's 2023 Technology Conference August 30, 2023 2:45 PM ET Company Participants Charlie Bell - Executive Vice President, Microsoft Security Conference Call Participants Brad Zelnick - Deutsche Bank Brad Zelnick Good morning, everybody. I'm Brad Zelnick with the Deutsche Bank software team.

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Lumen Technologies

DENVER, Colo., and REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies Inc. (NYSE: LUMN), a multinational technology company, is working with Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) to deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot to empower its approximately 30,000 employees. Lumen is beta-testing Microsoft 365 Copilot as a part of the Early Access Program (EAP). The company has already seen the benefits of equipping some of its teams with Microsoft's large language model (LLM) AI solutions, with plans to deploy the tech more broadly in the future.

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General Electric

Rivian Automotive

Schrodinger 

Tesla

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Monster Beverage

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Devon Energy

We all know the reason many investors worry about a potential recession. Portfolio returns tend to suffer, as investors pull money out of the markets and wait for the pain to end.

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Broadcom

Altria

Palo Alto Networks

Paychex

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DELAFIELD, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Synthetaic, a leading provider of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, and has announced a five-year strategic partnership agreement with Microsoft aimed at revolutionizing AI data and cloud solutions. As part of this agreement, Microsoft is providing Synthetaic access to nearly 1 million hours (about 114 years) of cloud compute resources. This strategic collaboration will unlock a new era of possibilities in computer vision and data analysis, with.

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