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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 business segments: Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing. The Productivity and Business Processes segment consists of Office Commercial (Office 365 subscriptions, the Office 365 portion of Microsoft 365 Commercial subscriptions, and Office licensed on-premises), Exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Office 365 Security and Compliance, and Skype for Business, Office Consumer, including Microsoft 365 Consumer subscriptions, Office licensed on-premises, and other Office services, LinkedIn, including Talent Solutions, Marketing Solutions, Premium Subscriptions, Sales Solutions, and Learning Solutions, Dynamics business solutions, including Dynamics 365, comprising a set of intelligent, cloud-based applications across ERP, CRM, Customer Insights, Power Apps, and Power Automate, and on-premises ERP and CRM applications. The Intelligent Cloud segment consists of Server products and cloud services, including Azure and other cloud services, SQL Server, Windows Server, Visual Studio, System Center, and related Client Access Licenses (CALs), and Nuance and GitHub, Enterprise Services, including Enterprise Support Services, Microsoft Consulting Services, and Nuance professional services. The More Personal Computing segment consists of Windows, including Windows OEM licensing and other non-volume licensing of the Windows operating system, Windows Commercial, comprising volume licensing of the Windows operating system, Windows cloud services, and other Windows commercial offerings, patent licensing, and Windows Internet of Things, Devices, including Surface and PC accessories, Gaming, including Xbox hardware and Xbox content and services, comprising digital transactions, Xbox Game Pass and other subscriptions, video games, third-party video game royalties, cloud services, and advertising, Search and news advertising. 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 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.

Microsoft beat bottom and topline expectations for Q1'25 due to a strong performance in the Intelligent Cloud segment. All core business grew revenues at double-digits in the first fiscal quarter, and Microsoft continued to generate a ton of free cash flow for shareholders. Intelligent Cloud grew its operating income at 18% Y/Y, the fastest rate of all the company's segments.

Microsoft: Expensive AI Tailwinds

Microsoft's artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives are delivering unprecedented growth, with the company announcing its AI business is on track to surpass $10 billion in annual revenue run rate next quarter, marking the fastest acceleration to that milestone in the company's history.

Microsoft's AI Business Surges, Set to Hit $10 Billion Milestone

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Stock Market Sells Off As Meta, Microsoft Slide; Apple, Amazon Report Earnings Late

All three major indexes closed lower on Thursday, making for a grim Halloween.

Stock Market Today: Stocks Struggle After Meta, Microsoft Earnings

Paid subscribers to OpenAI's ChatGPT tool can now access a new web search feature. The search feature, which will allow OpenAI to better compete with search engines like Google and Bing, provides real-time information about the weather, sports, stocks and more.

OpenAI launches search engine in ChatGPT

Microsoft just beat quarterly earnings estimates. So why is the stock falling?

Why Microsoft Stock Is Sinking Today

A pullback in Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s shares after its fiscal second quarter revenue guidance missed estimates is a buying opportunity, analysts believe. Shares of Microsoft traded down 5.2% at about $410 post earnings.

Microsoft share weakness a buying opportunity ahead of AI revenue acceleration, analysts say

OpenAI unveiled a significant upgrade to its ChatGPT chatbot on Thursday (Oct. 31), integrating web search capabilities that could challenge traditional search engines by offering users direct answers with source citations — a move that brings artificial intelligence deeper into everyday internet use.

OpenAI Expands ChatGPT With Web Search, Taking Aim at Google's Territory

Microsoft and Google beat earnings estimates amid an intensifying rivalry over AI and cloud growth. Google's growth was fueled by AI progress, while Azure remains key for Microsoft.

Microsoft is still winning the cloud war against Google — but in AI, it's all to play for

OpenAI on Thursday added a set of new search functions to its popular large language model ChatGPT, opting to integrate the feature into the chatbot instead of launching a separate product.

OpenAI adds new search function to ChatGPT

OpenAI will enhance ChatGPT with a new search feature for real-time web answers. ChatGPT's search tool challenges Google's search dominance.

OpenAI is throwing down the gauntlet at Google by rolling out its new search feature

Microsoft shares fell more than 5% on Friday after guidance fell short of analysts' estimates. It's the steepest drop since October 2022.

Microsoft's stock heads for worst day in two years after disappointing forecast

Artificial intelligence pioneer OpenAI launched its own ChatGPT search engine on Thursday, positioning itself as a challenger to search titan Google and a direct competitor to the Bing search engine from its strategic partner Microsoft.

OpenAI's new ChatGPT search challenges Google and Microsoft, and further upends the web

Microsoft remains a household name, integral to daily activities even for those outside finance, investing, or technology. I believe recent bearish sentiments and the current sell-off of Microsoft are based on misconceptions that I aim to clarify. Microsoft keeps breaking the bank and beats already high expectations.

Microsoft Sell-Off? I'm Buying It!

OpenAI's Google challenger is finally here. The company on Thursday launched ChatGPT Search, an evolution of the SearchGPT prototype it unveiled this summer. Built into OpenAI's ChatGPT platform, ChatGPT Search is designed to give “timely answers” to questions, OpenAI says, drawing from a range of online sources.

OpenAI launches its Google challenger, ChatGPT Search

OpenAI launches ChatGPT web search to rival Google, partners with major publishers, and invests $5 billion in custom AI chips while Microsoft takes $1.5B quarterly hit from its AI investments.

OpenAI turns ChatGPT into a search engine, aims directly at Google

The popular online chatbot can now access and deliver information from across the internet in real time, including news, stock prices and sports scores.

OpenAI Adds Search Engine to ChatGPT

OpenAI on Thursday launched ChatGPT search, positioning the company to better compete with search engines like Google, Microsoft's Bing and Perplexity. In July, OpenAI announced it was beta-testing a prototype of the search engine, called SearchGPT, and now it's officially rolled the product into ChatGPT.

OpenAI launches ChatGPT search, competing with Google and Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation MSFT analysts saw potential short-term setbacks with capacity constraints and weaker guidance than expected but were also looking at an exciting path for AI monetization ahead after first-quarter financial results.

Microsoft 'In Major Growth Mode,' Not Slowing Down: 4 Analysts See Strong Azure Demand, AI Monetization Efforts

Shares of Microsoft (MSFT) slid on Thursday after the company's revenue forecast fell short of Wall Street's estimates and the cloud computing giant struggles to meet demand.

Microsoft Stock Slumps, Weighing on Big Tech Shares, on Disappointing Forecast

Microsoft stock is sinking Thursday even after the tech giant reported higher-than-expected earnings for its fiscal first quarter. Here's what you need to know.

Why Microsoft Is the Worst Dow Jones Stock After Earnings

MSFT's first-quarter fiscal 2025 shines with robust Azure and Office 365 performance, amplified by surging AI Copilot adoption.

Microsoft Q1 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates on Cloud Success

MSFT beats earnings and revenue estimates but offers downbeat guidance.

ETFs in Focus as Microsoft Q1 Earnings Beat, Cloud Growth Slows

Microsoft's NASDAQ: MSFT price action pulled back into a technical buying opportunity following the FQ1 2025/CQ3 2024 earnings release. The primary culprits are a diminished outlook for Azure growth in Q2 and increased expectations for AI spending.

Microsoft Can Hit New All-Time Highs This Year - Here's Why

Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) are reeling after their highly anticipated earnings reports.

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