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

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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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Amazon

US and Chinese officials are aiming to limit each country's access to scarce computer chips.

US wants to limit China's access to cloud services from Amazon, Microsoft: report

The Biden administration plans to curb China's access to cloud-computing services provided by companies such as Microsoft MSFT, -0.75% and Amazon.com AMZN, -0.11%, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.

U.S. plans to restrict China access to cloud services, possibly putting Amazon, Microsoft in a bind: WSJ

As Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen prepares to visit China later this week in a bid to improve relations, the two countries have succeeded in doing the complete opposite.

The U.S.-China Tech War Just Intensified. Why Microsoft and Amazon Are at Risk.

Apple

Alphabet

Amazon, Google, Apple, Meta, Microsoft say they meet EU gatekeeper status

Advanced Micro Devices

Cadence Design Systems

Honeywell

IonQ

Mitsubishi Electric Corp

Marvell Technology

National Instruments

NVIDIA

Defiance Quantum ETF

Teradata

Learn about the ETF currently dominating the field of quantum computing.

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Chevron

Kroger

Mondelez

PepsiCo

Tapestry

Exxon Mobil

Market watchers have been calling for an earnings recession since the end of 2022. That's because there's an expectation that high inflation coupled with rising interest rates could lead to contracting earnings.

7 High-Profit Stocks to Buy to Cash in on Inflation

Court filings temporarily revealed how much revenue Microsoft Azure generates. It has potential competitive implications for rival Amazon's AWS.

What Leaked Court Documents Revealed About Amazon and Microsoft's Cloud Battle

Microsoft says Skype "remains a great option." But it has lost daily users in the past three years, while other services, including Microsoft Teams, have grown.

The rise and fall of Skype

Activision Blizzard

From the start, Microsoft's hearing against the US Federal Trade Commission was going to be interesting to anyone who follows the business end of the games industry.

What we learned from Microsoft vs. the FTC in tech giant's battle to acquire Activision Blizzard

American Express

Salesforce

Intel

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Many internal Microsoft documents have come up in conversations with executives or have been released as part of a hearing over its Activision Blizzard deal.

The biggest takeaways from Microsoft's courtroom showdown with the FTC over Activision Blizzard

One disgruntled Microsoft worker reportedly received more than 250 upvotes after quipping that a "good way to show gratitude is to unfreeze pay raises.”

Furious Microsoft employees slam CEO Satya Nadella's ‘landmark' year claim

The biggest theme of 2023 is easily the emergence of artificial intelligence. It's a little strange since AI in various forms, such as Alexa, has been around for years, but it's really the development of ChatGPT that has put imaginations into motion.

AI Stocks Alert: How to Identify the Winners in the AI Revolution

Microsoft (MSFT) and Moody's team up to create advanced solutions for risk assessment, data analysis, analytics, research and collaboration, leveraging the capabilities of Generative AI.

Microsoft (MSFT) & Moody's Tie up to Provide AI-Based Solutions

Broadcom

Cisco Systems

AI has had all the buzz in 2023, as such, we are going to look at 4 Dividend Stocks set to benefit from AI in the coming years. Microsoft and Nvidia have been the clear leaders in the space, but there are plenty of other companies involved in AI. Q1 saw the largest number of mentions of the word "AI" within S&P 500 conference calls in over the past 10 plus years.

4 Dividend Stocks Set To Benefit From AI

CEO Satya Nadella wants the company to reach $500 billion in sales by 2030. The sprawling tech giant has invested around $13 billion into OpenAI so far.

Historic Buying Opportunity: Why Microsoft Is a No-Brainer Stock

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yugabyte, the enterprise distributed SQL database company, today announced the public availability of YugabyteDB Managed on Microsoft Azure. With this update, organizations can deploy YugabyteDB as a fully managed database-as-a-service on all three major public cloud providers. The service is available in over 66 regions worldwide, including 15 Azure regions. Enterprises can leverage the extensive global footprint of YugabyteDB on the leading IaaS providers,.

YugabyteDB Managed Arrives on Microsoft Azure With Enterprise-Grade Resilience, Scalability and Security

Advance Auto Parts

Enphase Energy

Zions Bancorp

The S&P 500 has risen 14.5% this year to 4,396.44, but we're actually in a bull market, with a 23% gain from the 2022 closing low of 3,577.03 on Oct. 12. (One definition of a bull market is a 20% price increase for a benchmark index.

These are the best-performing stocks in the 2023 bull market — and the worst

Adobe

Certain companies are formidable forces in the software-as-a-service (SaaS) marketplace. They drive innovation, capture market share, and redefine how businesses operate.

3 Millionaire-Maker SaaS Stocks to Buy And Hold Forever

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) stock flourished in the 1990s, when the internet gained acceptance in homes and businesses. In 2023, the toast of the town isn't the internet, but artificial intelligence and especially generative AI.

Want to Buy Microsoft Stock? Wait for This to Happen.

AI stocks may look as if they're never slowing down, but that's not true. OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, actively lobbied the European Union to impact upcoming AI regulations.

On Thin Ice: 3 AI Stocks at Risk After Failing to Meet EU Standards

Microsoft stock reached new highs as it begins to roll out AI-powered features across its software products. Alphabet has been investing in AI for a long time and could see strong growth because of it.

2 AI Stocks Up Over 30% This Year Have More Upside in Them

Tech giants Alphabet, Amazon, Tesla, and Nvidia have all executed stock splits over the past two years. Microsoft's share price is up 1,280% since the last time it sliced up its shares in 2003.

Stock Split Watch: Is Microsoft Next?

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives believes the current bull run will be supercharged by accelerating demand for AI. Businesses scrambling to leverage AI could unleash up to $1 trillion in incremental IT spending.

Wall Street Analyst Dan Ives Sees a "Tidal Wave" of Growth and $1 Trillion in Incremental IT Spending Unleashed by AI. His 4 Favorite Stocks to Reap the Rewards.

SAN FRANCISCO — The fate of what could be the priciest merger in tech industry history is now in the hands of a federal judge who must decide whether to stop Microsoft from closing its deal to buy videogame company Activision Blizzard.

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