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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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BigBear.ai Holdings

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The European Commission on Thursday announced an antitrust probe into Microsoft bundling its Teams communications app with its popular Office suite, on concerns the firm could be cutting out competitors.

EU opens antitrust probe into Microsoft over Teams

C3.ai

Micron Technology

Oracle

QUALCOMM

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American Express

Dow Inc

Honeywell

Intel

McDonald's

Procter & Gamble

Verizon

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Alphabet

Valuation multiples can be misleading, and the balance sheet is a critical component of value that is often ignored. Microsoft and Alphabet have considerable net cash positions and strong expected free cash flow. Their cash-based sources of intrinsic value are strong. Many Dividend Aristocrats, on the other hand, have net debt positions and large dividend liabilities that absorb much of their free cash flow, limiting their capital appreciation potential.

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Microsoft is under fire from European Union antitrust investigators over the software company's bundling of its chat and video app Teams with its Office product.

Microsoft faces antitrust investigation by European regulators over Teams, Office bundling

Apple

Goldman Sachs

Home Depot

UnitedHealth Group

The Dow Jones Industrial Average will likely conclude its historic 13-session winning streak on Thursday.

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Meta Platforms Crushes Earnings and Continues its Campaign Higher

Despite the popular narrative that Microsoft's ChatGPT-driven Bing would somehow kill Google Search, GOOG generated $2 billion more free cash flow than MSFT in Q2. Google is a free cash flow machine - generating $21.8 billion in FCF in Q2, which equates to 29.2% of total revenue. That compares to a FCF margin of 18.1% in Q2 of last year. Clearly, GOOG management has gotten the message from investors to become a more efficient enterprise.

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The European Union said Thursday that it has opened an antitrust investigation into Microsoft over concerns that bundling its Teams messaging and videoconferencing app with its Office productivity software gives it an unfair edge over competitors.

EU investigates Microsoft over concerns bundling Teams with Office eliminates competition

Snowflake

Those thinking that the AI boom would immediately benefit Snowflake were surprised when management lowered full-year guidance. Customers are beginning to delete data in reaction to tough macro conditions. Snowflake continues to generate strong cash flows and has a net cash balance sheet.

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European Commission says bundling of app with other products may be anti-competitive

EU opens antitrust inquiry into Microsoft's Teams software

Overall cloud adoption continued to decelerate, notching its slowest growth rate in two years. The AI gold rush is in full swing, but its impact hasn't shown up yet on financial statements.

Despite Slowing Growth, the Battle for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Domination Between Google and Microsoft Is Kicking Off in the Cloud

Chinese hackers accessed the Microsoft-powered email accounts of top China envoys, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

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Amazon

NVIDIA

Tesla

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European officials are investigating whether Microsoft's practice of bundling its Teams software with Office 365 is anticompetitive, the European Commission said Thursday.

Microsoft under European antitrust investigation over Teams

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The European Union has finally announced a formal antitrust investigation of Microsoft's bundling of Teams with Office 365 and Microsoft 365. The move comes two years after rival workplace comms company Slack complained to the bloc that Microsoft was unfairly bundling the collaboration and comms software with its popular cloud-based productivity suites for business.

EU opens competition probe of Microsoft bundling Teams with Office 365

Netflix

Netflix is lowering its ad prices to boost growth in the newly launched part of its business, while also reworking its advertising partnership with Microsoft, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Netflix Has a Plan to Boost Ad Revenue Growth. It Involves Microsoft.

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union announced Thursday that it opened a formal antitrust investigation targeting Microsoft MSFT, -3.76% into the software company's Teams messaging and videoconferencing app over concerns that its bundling with its Office productivity software suites gives it an unfair edge over competitors.

After complaint by Slack, European Union opens probe into Microsoft's Teams

The European Union opened an antitrust investigation into whether Microsoft is abusing its position by bundling its Teams videoconferencing app with its popular Office software.

Microsoft Faces European Probe Over Bundling of Teams Software

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Advanced Micro Devices

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The European Commission said it's opened a formal investigation into whether Microsoft MSFT, -3.76% breached EU competition rules by tying or bundling its communication and collaboration product Teams to its Office 365 and Microsoft 365 products. “In particular, the Commission is concerned that Microsoft may grant Teams a distribution advantage by not giving customers the choice on whether or not to include access to that product when they subscribe to their productivity suites and may have limited the interoperability between its productivity suites and competing offerings,” the commission said.

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