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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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Microsoft's charm offensive with the world's governments is starting to lose some of its luster as the software giant is confronting its toughest antitrust scrutiny since co-founder Bill Gates was in charge.

Microsoft's 'good guy' approach frays in UK gaming battle

Microsoft Designer, Microsoft's AI-powered design tool, today launched in public preview with an expanded set of features. Announced in October, Designer is a Canva-like web app that can generate designs for presentations, posters, digital postcards, invitations, graphics and more to share on social media and other channels.

Microsoft makes its AI-powered Designer tool available in preview

Apple

NVIDIA

The tech industry is one of the most important growth drivers of our economy and it did suffer more than expected in 2022. However, with the market picking up the pace and companies reporting better-than-expected results, we can see the stock market gearing up for a wonderful rest of the year.

3 Tech Stocks With Huge Return Potential for Long-Term Investors

Johnson & Johnson

Starbucks

The stock market is at an odd juncture right now. 2022 was a tough, bear market and 2023 had plenty of doom-and-gloom at the start — yet US markets continue to trade pretty well.

3 Long-Term Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

Coca-Cola

Recession fears and mixed earnings have brought a lot of uncertainty in the stock market right now. While inflation is cooling, there are looming concerns of a recession due to several geopolitical conflicts, and banking crises.

3 Stocks to Buy for Investors Looking for Flight to Safety

Activision Blizzard

The Xbox maker pushes back on a key ruling by regulators.

Microsoft Says Blocked Activision Deal Will Shake People's Confidence

Brad Smith's reaction to Competition and Markets Authority blocking deal is pure Big Tech entitlement

Ignore Microsoft's whines about the Activision Blizzard takeover. The CMA did its job | Nils Pratley

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lighthouse today announced it won the Diversity in Security award in the Microsoft Security Excellence Awards 2023. The company's achievements have helped it rise to the top of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), an ecosystem of independent software vendors (ISVs) and managed security service providers (MSSPs) that have integrated their security products and services with Microsoft's security technology. Award winners demonstrated excellence across s.

Lighthouse Recognized as a Microsoft Security Excellence Awards Winner for Diversity in Security

Amazon

Alphabet

Tech 5: Are They Cheap Yet?

Downing Street has fired back at the fierce criticism from Microsoft of Britain's gaming industry after the US company's planned takeover of Call of Duty maker Activision was blocked on regulatory grounds. Number 10 fought to defend the industry following comments from the Silicon Valley giant that the UK's regulatory stance was "bad for Britain",  "probably the darkest day" in Microsoft's 40-year history in the country and something that would "shake the confidence among the business community [and] people's confidence in technology in the United Kingdom".

Downing Street says Microsoft's attack on UK gaming 'not borne out by facts'

Revenue, net income and cloud computing were all up, delighting Wall Street and confirming Microsoft's gamble has so far paid off.

Microsoft's Q1 Earnings Show Impact Of Companies Going All-In On AI

UK regulators shut down Microsoft's metaverse plans.

Is It Game Over for Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision?

Artificial intelligence is the current talk of the town for investors. Alphabet and Microsoft may have the most to gain (or lose) in this arms race.

The AI Arms Race: Investing in the Future of Artificial Intelligence With Microsoft and Google

LAWRENCE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #backup--Cobalt Iron Inc., a leading provider of SaaS-based enterprise data protection, today announced that in back-to-back years, DCIG has named the company's industry-leading Compass® enterprise SaaS backup platform as one of the top five backup solutions for Microsoft Azure. The ranking is part of DCIG's “2023-24 DCIG TOP 5 Microsoft Azure Backup Solutions” report. The report comes after the analyst group evaluated 12 backup solutions on the basis of backup administr.

DCIG Deems Cobalt Iron Compass® a Top 5 Microsoft Azure Backup Solution

Microsoft on Thursday said the European Union was "more attractive" for businesses than post-Brexit Britain after the latter blocked its vast takeover of video game maker Activision Blizzard on competition fears.

Microsoft says EU more attractive after UK blocks deal

Do not let the headline numbers on the Dow, S&P and Nasdaq on Wednesday fool you – we are seeing a second consecutive day of market weakness despite only modest losses thus far for the Dow and S&P and a jump of 0.7% in the Nasdaq. The entire U.S. stock market was propped up for two reasons on Wednesday - Microsoft MSFT and Amazon AMZN.

Three Swing-Trade Shorts With Significant Catalysts - Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)

While having another major regulator also find competition issues in the deal may be encouraging for the FTC, the road ahead is still not straightforward.

The UK blocked Microsoft's Activision deal. Here's what it means for U.S. regulators

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dremio, the easy and open data lakehouse, today announced it has achieved Top Tier Partner status, Microsoft's highest level of partner designation for Azure IP co-sell partners, driving strategic collaboration, solution differentiation and dynamic go-to-market momentum. Microsoft's Azure IP co-sell program is designed to enable partners to accelerate their business growth by leveraging Microsoft's global sales force, which spans over 200 countries. Partner.

Dremio Achieves Microsoft Top Tier Partner Status

US firm's president issues stinging attack over blocking of $69bn takeover of games developer

Microsoft says EU better place for business after UK blocks Activision deal

Microsoft stock's 23% gains in 2023 may seem a tad surprising, given the tepid growth the company expects this year. A few strong catalysts could accelerate Microsoft's growth soon.

This Magnificent Nasdaq Stock Is a Top Buy Following 23% Gains in 2023

The CMA's decision to nix Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s US$70bn Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ:ATVI) takeover was met with stunning vitriol from Microsoft president Brad Smith today, who condemned the decision as a hex on Britain's post-Brexit appeal. “We're of course very disappointed about the CMA's decision, but it's more than that.

Microsoft launches stunning rebuke of CMA following Activision Blizzard takeover block

Sony

It isn't easy to play well against an opponent like Microsoft. But Sony has scored a surprise win in the first round of the videogame merger wars—thanks to the U.K. government.

Microsoft's Activision Loss Is Sony's Gain

It's not "game over" yet for Microsoft's quest to buy the video game maker Activision Blizzard, but the software giant is starting to run out of clear pathways to complete its $69 billion takeover.

Explainer: Is Microsoft still buying Activision Blizzard?

The boss of Britain's antitrust regulator said blocking Microsoft's acquisition of 'Call of Duty' maker Activision Blizzard was the right decision for the UK after both companies said it sent the wrong message to the global tech industry.

UK watchdog defends Microsoft block in face of onslaught from companies

Both Microsoft  MSFT  and Alphabet  GOOGL  posted positive earnings reports Tuesday, beating analysts' estimates. Admittedly, analysts had rather tepid expectations for the tech giants as GOOGL beat with just 3% YoY growth in sales, and MSFT with 7% YoY sales growth, its first single digit percent gain in years.

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