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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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Activision Blizzard

The software company says the deal “is fundamentally good for gamers” and wouldn't threaten competition in the industry.

Microsoft Prepares to Go to Battle With FTC Over Activision Deal

Is the $69B deal fairly valued? Yes, in our opinion, due to ATVI's robust balance sheet and expanding profit margins through FY2025, albeit at an unpropitious macroeconomic timing. MSFT can well afford ATVI many times over as well, with its $107.24B of cash/investments and $31.28B of total receivable by the latest quarter.

Microsoft: Dissecting The Economics Of Activision Deal - Which Is The Better Buy?

A year after forcing an independent review of Microsoft's sexual harassment policies, a majority of investors followed the board's recommendations to reject all six shareholder proposals at the company's annual meeting this week, according to results released Friday morning.

Microsoft shareholders reject proposals on military tech usage, anti-climate investing, tax disclosures

Electronic Arts

NVIDIA

Microsoft, Nvidia, and EA have excellent prospects for 2023.

3 Gaming Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist Before 2022 Ends

Microsoft is pushing back the timeframe for nine of the 17 buildings in the redevelopment of its original Redmond headquarters campus, delaying their completion while saying it is still committed to finishing the entire project.

Microsoft delays timeframe for 9 office buildings in massive HQ redevelopment

Alphabet

QUALCOMM

Tencent Holdings Limited

Roblox

Perhaps one of the few silver linings of the otherwise awful coronavirus pandemic was that it provided a boost for the narrative undergirding the hottest virtual reality stocks. With government agencies mandating shelter-in-place policies, going the VR route represented an alternative to socialization.

The 7 Hottest Virtual Reality Stocks to Own for 2023 and Beyond

Apple

Amazon

Negative economic data sent these tech stocks tumbling.

Why Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft Are All Falling Today

Microsoft (MSFT) partners with Viasat to bring internet services to "underserved and unserved" rural communities worldwide.

Microsoft (MSFT), Viasat Partner to Aid Global Internet Access

Eli Lilly

Both of these businesses are in good financial shape and can afford to boost their payouts significantly.

2 Dividend Stocks That Could See Big Rate Increases Next Year

Sony

Videogame sales are finally picking up after a poor show almost throughout the year. This might help industry leaders like Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Sony Corporation (SONY) and Electronic Arts (EA) and Activision Blizzard (ATVI) in the near term.

Can 2023 Turn the Fortunes of a Slowing Video Game Market?

The Linux Foundation today announced the launch of the Overture Maps Foundation, a new nonprofit organization that aims to enable developers to build new mapping products thanks to its interoperable map data and new tooling.

AWS, Meta, Microsoft and TomTom launch the Overture Maps Foundation

Microsoft will begin a phased rollout of an expanded data localization offering in the European Union on January 1, it said today.

Microsoft to start multi-year rollout of EU data localization offering on January 1

Quantum Computing

These quantum computing stock picks for 2023 are exciting because quantum computing itself promises to increase computation rates drastically. Without getting deep into the science, it must be understood that quantum computing could unleash new supercomputing powers.

Our 3 Top Quantum Computing Stock Picks for 2023

The Linux Foundation has partnered with some of the world's biggest technology companies to develop interoperable and open map data, in what is a clear move to counter Google's dominance in the map data realm.

Meta, Microsoft, AWS and TomTom launch the Overture Maps Foundation to develop interoperable open map data

These longtime market-beating stocks shouldn't stay down for too much longer.

2 Beaten-Down Tech Stocks That Are No-Brainer Buys Heading Into 2023

Microsoft Corp said on Thursday its European Union cloud customers will be able to process and store parts of their data in the region from Jan. 1.

Microsoft to roll out ‘data boundary' for EU customers from Jan. 1

An Australian regulator, after using new powers to make the tech giants share information about their methods, accused Apple Inc and Microsoft Corp not doing enough to stop child exploitation content on their platforms.

Australia takes aim at Apple, Microsoft over child protection online

I consider Microsoft Corporation one of the most stable in its niche, but at the same time still quite expensive to buy now, even after a 23% YTD drawdown. The company is among the candidates for more modest EPS growth and a lower net margin compared to what is currently priced in.

Microsoft: Get Your Dry Powder Ready For 2023

Microsoft's growth rate could get a boost from space.

Why Microsoft Stock Popped on Wednesday

Disney

Amazon, Disney, and Microsoft have excellent prospects for 2023, with some exciting developments on the way.

Want to Get Richer? 3 Top Stocks to Buy Before 2023

Microsoft Corp aims to secure internet access for 100 million more people in Africa by 2025, teaming up with a satellite provider and setting the stage for longer-term cloud adoption, its President Brad Smith told Reuters.

Microsoft targets internet expansion in Africa, longer-term cloud adoption

ViaSat

New collaboration through the Microsoft Airband Initiative will increase internet availability for 5 million people across Africa and an additional 5 million people around the world by the end of 2025 REDMOND, Wash. , Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) announced a new partnership to help deliver internet access to 10 million people around the globe, including 5 million across Africa.

Microsoft and Viasat announce new partnership to deliver internet access to underserved communities globally

Over the past five years, Microsoft's Airband Initiative has helped bring internet access to more than 51 million people in rural America and around the world — and now a new partnership with Viasat aims to kick Airband into overdrive.

Microsoft teams up with Viasat to spread satellite internet access across Africa

The deal for the Xbox maker to own ‘Call of Duty' could be surprisingly pro-competitive.

Microsoft Needs to Play Activision Out

Upstart Holdings

Group14, now valued above $3 billion, also got a $100 million government grant to boost domestic battery production.

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