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More Personal Computing

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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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Activision Blizzard

Sony

Microsoft has signed an agreement with Sony to ensure "Call of Duty" remains available on PlayStation after Microsoft closes its $69 billion Activision Blizzard merger, the tech giant said Sunday.

Call of Duty to remain on Playstation following Activision Blizzard Microsoft merger

Microsoft and Sony have signed an agreement to keep Activision's best-selling Call of Duty series available on PlayStation, after the conclusion of the deal.

Microsoft and Sony sign deal to keep Activision's Call of Duty on PlayStation

C3.ai

Amazon

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Micron Technology

NVIDIA

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Apple

PC sales appear to be recovering faster than expected.

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The Federal Trade Commission's request to pause the deal was rejected, clearing the few remaining hurdles for it to go through

US agency loses bid to halt Microsoft's $69bn purchase of Activision Blizzard

A federal appeals court denied a Federal Trade Commission request to stop the $68.7 billion Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Appeals court denies FTC request to stop $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard

An appeals court ruling clears a path for the $75 billion acquisition to close while litigation continues.

FTC Loses Latest Bid to Halt Microsoft-Activision Merger

A federal appeals court said it will not block Microsoft from closing its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, handing the Federal Trade Commission its second major defeat this week in a case involving the future of the video game industry.

Federal appeals court rules Microsoft can close its Activision merger

Microsoft still needs to satisfy U.K. regulators to finally close the deal.

Court Denies FTC Appeal To Block $69 Billion Microsoft-Activision Deal—Likely Ending U.S. Regulatory Battle

A federal appeals court late Friday denied the Federal Trade Commission's bid to temporarily block Microsoft Corp.'s MSFT, +0.75% $68.7 billion acquisition of video game publisher Activision Blizzard Inc. ATVI, +0.59%, clearing the path for the biggest gaming deal in the U.S. The 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruling means only UK regulators can stop closing the deal before a July 18 deadline. On Tuesday, a federal judge in San Francisco ruled against the FTC, which sued to block the deal in December, prompting the FTC's appeal on Wednesday.

Federal appeals court denies FTC bid to pause Microsoft-Activision deal

In a victory for Microsoft, the U.S. Appeals Court for the 9th Circuit late on Friday denied the Federal Trade Commission's appeal of a judge's decision that would have stopped the software maker from completing its $68.7 billion acquisition of video game publisher Activision Blizzard

FTC loses appeals court bid to temporarily block Microsoft-Activision deal

According to a report from McKinsey & Company, the global cybersecurity market could grow to between $1.5 trillion and $2 trillion -- 10 times its current size. Microsoft's annual cybersecurity revenues have surpassed $20 billion and are growing at a rate of 33% annually.

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Advanced Micro Devices

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Cloudflare

Atlassian

Cost cuts put in place earlier this year brought operational focus to the tech industry. An anticipated slowdown doesn't seem to have happened.

Why Enterprise Software Stocks Jumped in the First Half of 2023

The Street's estimates for cloud growth by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Google parent Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) in the April to June quarter seem doable, analysts at UBS highlighted ahead of the kick-off of Big Tech earnings on July 25. The analysts shared their thoughts about the companies' respective cloud segments Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud after conversations with about 30 large enterprise customers and partners.

Cloud growth expectations for Microsoft, Amazon and Google ‘seem doable,' broker says

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) has underperformed relative to its peers since early May and that creates an opportunity to buy a quality name at an attractive price, as per a UBS analyst.

Buy Microsoft stock as the ‘set up is too attractive' to not – analyst says

Nvidia got an upgrade, and Microsoft was given a higher price target, but regulatory worries weighed on C3.ai stock Friday. The Federal Trade Commission is investigating ChatGPT and its owner, OpenAI, over concerns about privacy, the publishing of false information, and potential defamation of individuals.

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Broadcom

Fortinet

Microsoft Corp. and Nvidia Corp., two of the standard-bearers of the artificial-intelligence wave, along with another chipmaker and one cybersecurity company, jostled for record closing highs Friday, as AI remains a driving force in this year's tech rally.

Microsoft, Nvidia, Broadcom, Fortinet all vie for record closing highs as AI drives tech gains

On July 11, Microsoft announced the launch of two new security products. With these new products, Microsoft will enter the Security Service Edge market, directly competing with the likes of Zscaler, Palo Alto, and Cloudflare. Microsoft's cybersecurity business surpassed $20 billion in annual revenue in Q1, making it one of the biggest and fastest-growing business segments for the company.

Microsoft Enters The SSE Market; Opportunities And Challenges

The shares of Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) are on track for their fourth-straight win, up 1.6% to trade at $348.14.

Microsoft Stock Nears Record Highs After Bull Note

Microsoft's shares have increased more than 10-fold since 2012, with the company's dividend-per-share payout also soaring, due to its strong cash-based sources of intrinsic value. The company's future expectations of free cash flow and strong net cash position are key drivers of its share price and dividend growth potential. Despite potential risks from deal-making, Microsoft's strong position in artificial intelligence and cloud operations suggest continued strong growth, making it attractive to long-term investors.

Microsoft's Intrinsic Value Continues To March Higher

Analysts at UBS have upgraded their rating on Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock to ‘Buy' from ‘Neutral' and increased their price target on the stock citing the stabilization of the company's cloud unit and upcoming artificial intelligence (AI) catalysts. The analysts raised their price target to US$400 from US$345.

Microsoft upgraded on stabilizing cloud spend and near-term AI catalysts

British antitrust regulators on Friday extended their deadline to issue a final order blocking Microsoft's $69 billion plan to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard, allowing them to consider the U.S. tech giant's "detailed and complex submission" pleading its case.

Microsoft gets more time from UK to plead case to buy video game maker Activision

Intel

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The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority has pushed the deadline for its final decision on Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard to August 29.

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