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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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There's a race to transform search. And Microsoft just scored a home goal with its new Bing search chatbot, Sydney, which has been terrifying early adopters with death threats, among other troubling outputs.

Gaslighting, love bombing and narcissism: Why is Microsoft's Bing AI so unhinged?

Microsoft has started discussing with ad agencies how it plans to make money from its revamped Bing search engine powered by generative artificial intelligence as the tech company seeks to battle Google's dominance.

Exclusive: Microsoft's Bing plans AI ads in early pitch to advertisers

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Forget the Red Wedding, Battle of the Bastards and the Battle of the Blackwater. The Game of Thrones-sized battle for AI raging in Big Tech will make them seem like mere punch-ups among Westerosi peasants.

ChatGPT: Tech giants gear up for Game of Thrones-sized battle for the Ai-ron throne

"Now the Street awaits Apple, Meta and others with their next poker moves in this AI Big Tech battle underway," Wedbush said.

Microsoft is 'leading the pack' in artificial intelligence with ChatGPT and shares could jump 15%, Wedbush's Dan Ives says

Microsoft Corporation's (NASDAQ:MSFT) chatbot has suffered mixed reviews from those granted early access, with testers dubbing the artificial being as moody, argumentative and even love-struck. Launched last week, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s “reimagined” Bing search engine found itself pushed “out of its comfort zone” by New York Times columnist Kevin Roose, he said, offering some strange responses in return.

Microsoft chatbot too heavy on emotions suggest testers

ChatGPT has become the fastest-growing internet application in history, kicking off an AI hype cycle that has caused some investors to lose their minds. Google's 8% single-day crash wiped out $100 billion in value for a similar mistake that Microsoft Corporation's own chat-bot powered Bing is also making right now.

Google Vs. Microsoft: One Of These AI Champions Has 3X Better Return Potential

It's becoming clear the chatbot has some way to go before it's unleashed on the public.

Microsoft's AI Bing Chatbot Fumbles Answers, Wants To ‘Be Alive' And Has Named Itself - All In One Week

Microsoft has acknowledged its AI-powered Bing could be "provoked" into unexpected responses that are unhelpful or out of line with its designed tone.

Microsoft is looking to cut short conversation lengths on Bing after it started giving unexpected, creepy, and emotional responses: NYT

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Eli Lilly

NVIDIA

UnitedHealth Group

Exxon Mobil

Phil Gross and Robert Atchinson founded Adage Capital Partners in 2001. Gross was initially a healthcare and retail analyst at the Harvard Management Company (HMC), and later became a partner at HMC.

Top 10 Holdings of Phil Gross and Robert Atchinson

OpenAI, the startup behind ChatGPT, on Thursday said it is developing an upgrade to its viral chatbot that users can customize, as it works to address concerns about bias in artificial intelligence.

Microsoft-backed OpenAI to let users customize ChatGPT

The company responded to reports of glitches and disturbing responses from the new search engine.

Microsoft Defends New Bing, Says AI Upgrade Is Work in Progress

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Rover Group

Upwork Inc

Although gainful employment may seemingly represent a source of gratitude during a season of layoffs, that might not be the case right now, thus cynically bolstering the narrative for specific stocks to buy. According to a late-Jan. 2023 report by Chicago-based staffing firm LaSalle Network, its survey found that 85% of U.S. workers may consider leaving their jobs in the next six months.

7 Stocks to Buy as Employees Prepare to Quit En Masse

Artificial intelligence experts warned that large language models have issues including "hallucination," which means that the software can make stuff up.

Microsoft's Bing A.I. is producing creepy conversations with users

Those are the words not from a human, but from an A.I. chatbot — yes, named Sydney — that is built in to a new version of Bing, the Microsoft MSFT, -1.12% search engine.

Microsoft Bing chatbot professes love, says it can make people do ‘illegal, immoral or dangerous' things

Baidu

Microsoft and Alphabet are much larger than Baidu. It is very early in the chatbot development cycle.

Microsoft, Baidu, And Google: Which AI Chatbot Stock Is The Best Buy?

Suddenly, artificial intelligence ( AI ) is all the rage. The launch last fall of the ChatGPT chatbot has taken the world by storm.

3 Tech Stocks to Buy for the Future of AI

Artificial intelligence appears to be a work in progress.

Why ChatGPT Caused Microsoft Stock to Stumble Today

There's no denying that Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) is currently winning the battle between Big Tech firms to dominate the world of artificial intelligence. In recent weeks, MSFT stock has moved higher due to its success in this area relative to other tech giants.

Can MSFT Stock Hold Onto its Recent AI Gains?

Some users say they have found ways to prompt Microsoft's new AI-boosted Bing to argue with them and express anger.

Microsoft has pretty much admitted its Bing chatbot can go rogue if prodded

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The hottest name in AI? Microsoft MSFT, -0.80%.

Microsoft just became the hottest name in AI, but Google, NVIDIA, IBM and other rivals are turning up the heat

The bot begged a writer from tech site Digital Trends not to write a story exposing it as a chatbot and said: "Don't let them think I am not human."

Microsoft's Bing chatbot said it wants to be a human with emotions, thoughts, and dreams — and begged not to be exposed as a bot, report says

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Tesla

The State Of Tennessee, Treasury Department trimmed stakes in some big tech stocks in the fourth quarter, the fund's latest 13F filing shows.

Tesla, Apple Stakes Slashed By Tennessee Treasury In Q4 - Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:QQQ), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), Simon Property Group (NYSE:SPG), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Microsoft experienced diminishing growth and resorted to standard means to support operating margins going forward. MSFT is well positioned to capture more share in the high-margin cloud and software business from competition due to the “artificial” growth drivers and digital transition trends.

Microsoft: AI Hype Could Lead To Exponential Growth

Axon Enterprise

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Snap

With digital technologies increasingly integrating themselves into the real world, investors should target augmented reality stocks to buy. At its core, AR refers to the superimposition of computer-generated images on a user's view of the world via a device such as a smartphone or a headset.

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