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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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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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Twilio

Zscaler

Microsoft, Twilio, and Zscaler are among the companies that could deliver AI success to stave off a potential downturn in technology stocks.

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Despite a short-term slowdown in revenue and earnings growth, Microsoft is expected to capitalize on the upcoming technology investment cycle. Microsoft's management has shown their willingness to continually improve the business through actions such as investing in OpenAI, acquiring Activision, and building out AI and computing infrastructure. We believe Microsoft's management can continue to strike the right balance between shareholder returns and investments in growth, making shares reasonably valued at these levels.

Microsoft: A Diversified Winner Set To Benefit From AI Adoption And Greater Efficiency

Amazon

With the recent spate of privacy-focused investigations, government regulators may be looking to send Big Tech a message—and it's landing in Seattle's tech-fueled backyard.

Why FTC's child privacy push costs Amazon, Microsoft millions

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Softchoice has won two categories of the FY23 Microsoft Canada Impact Awards: National Large Solution Provider and National Cloud Solution Provider.

Microsoft Canada Recognizes Softchoice as Winner of the 2023 National Large Solution Provider and National Cloud Solution Provider Impact Awards

AbbVie

ASML Hld

Chevron

Honeywell

NextEra Energy

NuScale Power Corp

With the latest encouraging read on inflation sending the market on a high to end the first half of this year, the idea of acquiring the best forever stocks may seem overly cautious. After all, with sentiment strong on apparently justifiable reasons, investors may be better served with risk-on securities.

The 7 Best Forever Stocks to Buy for July 2023

Buoyed by investor interest in anything related to AI, Microsoft Corp. could soon join Apple Inc. as a $3 trillion company, Wedbush analysts said Wednesday, pushed by strength in its cloud-infrastructure business and future gains propelled by ChatGPT.

AI likely to propel Microsoft into the ‘$3 trillion club' early next year, analyst says

Analysts found that app downloads for ChatGPT and Microsoft Bing have slowed in recent weeks, citing Sensor Tower data.

ChatGPT app downloads are slowing down, BofA finds

Microsoft will join Apple and hit a $3 trillion valuation by early 2024, according to Dan Ives, an analyst with Wedbush.

Analyst: Microsoft will join $3 trillion club next year, fueled by ‘AI monetization'

Two authors filed a lawsuit against OpenAI alleging that their copyrighted books were used to train ChatGPT without their consent.

Authors sue OpenAI, allege ChatGPT was trained on their books without consent

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Adastra is proud to announce it has won the 2023 Microsoft Canada Manufacturing and FSI Industry Impact Awards. These annual Canadian awards recognize the Microsoft partners who have enhanced the lives of Canadians by championing diversity and inclusion, providing exceptional customer service, and embracing digital transformation utilizing Microsoft technology. “For the fifth consecutive year, Adastra has been recognized as an Impact Award recipient for our cloud-based.

Microsoft Canada Recognizes Adastra as Winner of the 2023 Manufacturing and FSI Impact Awards

Microsoft (MSFT) is likely to face an EU anti-trust investigation prompted by a complaint from Salesforce-owned Slack in 2020.

Microsoft (MSFT) Might Face EU Probe Over 2020 Slack Complaint

Or rather, they've already won. What's next in the process. What you can do about it.

FTC Vs. Microsoft: FTC Wins

For years, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has remained a steadfast blue-chip asset in the stock market, consistently generating reliable returns for investors. Its success can be attributed to its unwavering commitment to innovation and its remarkable adaptability to ever-changing market conditions.

Stock expert Dan Ives expects Microsoft to join $3 trillion club in 2024

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives believes that ChatGPT will be the "next leg of growth" for Microsoft.

Microsoft to Join Apple in $3 Trillion Club by 2024, Analyst Says

Apple

Adobe

eBay

NIKE

We have narrowed our search to five U.S. corporate behemoths that have taken solid ESG initiatives. These are: AAPL, MSFT, NKE, ADBE, EBAY.

5 Bigwigs to Watch With ESG Initiatives for Long-Term Gains

Microsoft's (MSFT) Xbox and Xbox Game Pass are embracing the world of anime with a special celebration dedicated to this popular form of entertainment.

Microsoft's (MSFT) Xbox and Game Pass Celebrate Anime Month

NVIDIA

Snowflake

Cloud-based data warehouser Snowflake NASDAQ: SNOW stock has been forming a rounding bottom since its $119.26 low in January 2023. Snowflake's platform enables many different workloads on a single platform enabling data access and flexibility, which are crucial for artificial intelligence (AI) training and applications.

Snowflake Partners with NVIDIA and Microsoft for AI Data Cloud

Who right now could be considered to be the Joey Chestnut of investing? Click here to participate in that very important discussion — Warren Buffett appears to be the early leader — but hats off to the 16th winner of the hot dog-eating contest, as well as Miki Sudo, who won the women's title for a ninth time.

This value investor lunched with Warren Buffett and cornered Bill Gates. Here's his take on AI, Nvidia and Microsoft.

Rivian Automotive

Shares of Rivian Automotive Inc. RIVN, +17.41% climbed 3.5% in premarket trading after Amazon.com Inc. said it had rolled out the first electric delivery vans from the electric-vehicle maker. The e-commerce giant said more than 300 new electric vans from Rivian will hit the road in Germany in the coming weeks.

Rivian stock climbs as its vans roll out in Europe for Amazon, while UPS and Microsoft shares fall, and other shares on the move

Advanced Micro Devices

AMD stock is a relatively inexpensive way to ride the AI wave.  Microsoft's early lead in AI could become even more pronounced.

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen heads to Beijing this week to help warm the relationship between the world's two biggest economies.

China-U.S. Tech War Has Escalated. Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia Stocks Suffer.

The US could curb cloud providers from selling services to China, the Wall Street Journal reported. Chinese companies currently cannot purchase advanced chipsets from companies like Nvidia.

The US could restrict Chinese companies from using cloud service providers like Amazon and Microsoft

IonQ

Quantum computing is one of the hottest fields of technology right now. These supercomputers have the potential to revolutionize life as we know it, making cutting edge advances in areas ranging from medicine to space exploration.

3 Quantum Computing Stocks to Make Your ‘Get Rich' Dreams Come True

Alphabet

The Biden administration wants to restrict China's access to U.S. cloud-computing services that use advanced AI chips, The Wall Street Journal reported.

U.S. Aims To Restrict China Access To Cloud-Computing Services From Amazon, Microsoft, Google

Palo Alto Networks

Artificial intelligence will likely be a long-term tailwind for the cybersecurity stocks, says Hamza Fodderwala – a Morgan Stanley analyst. Fodderwala is bullish on Microsoft stock Fodderwala is convinced that A.I.

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