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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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GPT-4 performed at the 90th percentile on a simulated bar exam, the 93rd percentile on an SAT reading exam, and the 89th percentile on the SAT Math exam, OpenAI claimed.

OpenAI announces smarter AI model called GPT-4, claims it does better on the SAT than 90% of test takers

OpenAI, the creator of chatbot sensation ChatGPT, on Tuesday said it is beginning to release a powerful artificial intelligence model known as GPT-4, setting the stage for even more human-like technology to proliferate.

Microsoft-backed OpenAI starts release of powerful AI known as GPT-4

In a surprise move, OpenAI released GPT-4 today, calling it its "most advanced system, producing safer and more useful responses."

OpenAI releases highly-anticipated GPT-4 model in surprise announcement

The company unveiled new technology called GPT-4 four months after its ChatGPT stunned Silicon Valley. The update is an improvement, but it carries some of the same baggage.

OpenAI Plans to Up the Ante in Tech's A.I. Race

OpenAI has released a powerful new image- and text-understanding AI model, GPT-4, that the company calls “the latest milestone in its effort in scaling up deep learning.”

OpenAI releases GPT-4, a multimodal AI that it claims is state-of-the-art

Microsoft said Tuesday that it has struck a deal to make Xbox PC video games available on the Boosteroid cloud gaming platform, its latest move to appease antitrust regulators scrutinizing its purchase of game maker Activision Blizzard.

Microsoft inks Xbox game deal with Boosteroid cloud service

Microsoft announced another ten-year agreement to bring its Xbox game lineup to cloud gaming service Boosteroid. This is Microsoft's third deal with other gaming platforms as the company is trying to convince regulators that they should approve the acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Microsoft signs another ‘Call of Duty' deal with cloud gaming company Boosteroid

Amazon

eBay

Twilio

Zoom Video

Alphabet

Coinbase

Salesforce

Dell Technologies

The tech industry has seen a string of layoffs in the face of uncertain economic conditions.

Google, Meta, Amazon and other tech companies have laid off more than 95,000 employees in the last year

Intuitive Surgical

Intuitive Surgical's devices confer great benefit to both physicians and patients. Microsoft's operating system, productivity tools, and cloud-related offerings are ubiquitous.

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Activision Blizzard

President Brad Smith said he expects more such agreements to follow as the software giant pushes to convince regulators to approve its planned $75 billion acquisition of the videogame franchise's owner, Activision Blizzard.

Microsoft Signs Third 'Call of Duty' Deal as It Seeks Approval to Buy Activision Blizzard

Microsoft on Tuesday signed a licensing deal with Ukraine-based cloud gaming provider Boosteroid that will allow the latter's users to stream Activision's Call of Duty franchise, a move aimed at addressing competition concerns over its proposed acquisition of Activision.

Microsoft signs licensing deal with cloud gaming provider Boosteroid

Through a new 10-year agreement to support Boosteroid's leading Ukrainian software development team, Microsoft will bring Xbox PC games, as well as Activision Blizzard titles including "Call of Duty," to the largest independent cloud gaming provider in the world KYIV, Ukraine, and REDMOND, Wash. , March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. and Boosteroid on Tuesday announced a 10-year agreement to bring Xbox PC games to Boosteroid's cloud gaming platform.

Microsoft announces partnership with cloud gaming provider Boosteroid to bring more games to more players around the world

CrowdStrike

Palantir Technologies

Businesses can use artificial intelligence to generate conclusions from mountains of data. Multiple companies already use AI in their current products.

Why Is Everyone Talking About Artificial Intelligence?

Through 37 years of history, the Nasdaq-100 technology index has only fallen two years in a row on one occasion. The index is clinging to a 9% gain so far in 2023, but it's still down 28% from its all-time high after a miserable 2022.

History Suggests the Nasdaq Sell-Off Won't Last. Here's 1 Stock to Buy Before It Ends.

Advanced Micro Devices

Ferrari

It's not exactly easy for investors out there right now. For starters, there's the current market turmoil surrounding the collapse of a number of regional banks.

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Microsoft laid off an entire team dedicated to guiding AI innovation that leads to ethical, responsible and sustainable outcomes. The cutting of the ethics and society team, as reported by Platformer, is part of a recent spate of layoffs that affected 10,000 employees across the company.

Microsoft lays off an ethical AI team as it doubles down on OpenAI

NVIDIA

To little surprise, several big-tech players have been scurrying to become the leader within AI. Who wins?

3 Tech Titans Making Noise Within AI

Dollar Tree

Kelly Services

Robert Half Int.

AMERCO

Upwork Inc

While governments typically aim for a robust jobs market, too hot of a labor force could yield significant risks, thus forcing changes for stocks to buy. Indeed, American investors may want to consider adjusting their strategies to accommodate future changes in the economy.

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ConocoPhillips

CyberArk Software

Targa Resources

Valens Semiconductor Ltd

Wheaton Precious Metals

With a banking sector implosion compounding the Federal Reserve's possible decision to aggressively raise interest rates, investors looking for stocks to buy may want to align their acquisitive strategies with what the experts believe. In other words, a significant value may exist in targeting securities that enjoy strong buy consensus ratings among Wall Street analysts.

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Apple

Lockheed Martin

Investors looking for Warren Buffett AI stocks should note that the Oracle of Omaha does not particularly have a keen interest in pure-play AI stocks. That is because his company, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-B ), does not maintain meaningful positions in such stocks.

3 AI Stocks That Have Warren Buffett's Buy-In

Itaú BBA analyst Thiago Alves Kapulskis recommends Apple and Microsoft 'to deleverage and reduce risks.'

Why Apple and Microsoft Are This Analyst's Choice Following the SVB Fallout

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has said that "People are begging to be disappointed" over GPT-4, despite the hype.

OpenAI's GPT-4 upgrade will let you turn text into video, Microsoft exec says ahead of upcoming release

Disney

Microsoft and Disney are both widely held on Robinhood. Microsoft faces a cyclical slowdown this year as enterprise spending on its software and cloud-based services cools off.

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Chevron

Johnson & Johnson

JPMorgan Chase & Co

Verizon

Exxon Mobil

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Bing, Microsoft's search engine, is benefiting from the popularity of its AI solutions. But there is more to Microsoft's AI plan.

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