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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

If Microsoft wants to make investors some real money, here's an idea: It should openly promise to keep “Call of Duty” on the PlayStation forever.

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Apple

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Microsoft's shares have lost about 28% of their value this year. Microsoft offers investors deep free cash flow value.

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Salesforce

So far, 2022 has not been a very good year for stocks. We've been engulfed in a bear market with multiple geopolitical and monetary negative catalysts weighing on equities.

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Using AI and satellite imagery, the Global Renewables Watch maps renewable energy installations from space  NEW YORK , Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp., Planet Labs PBC and The Nature Conservancy on Thursday announced its plans to launch the Global Renewables Watch (GRW), a first-of-its-kind living atlas intended to map and measure all utility-scale solar and wind installations on Earth using artificial intelligence (AI) and satellite imagery, allowing users to evaluate clean energy transition progress and track trends over time.

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Amazon

Alphabet

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN), Microsoft Corp and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)-owned Google face an investigation into competition in cloud services in the UK. Communications regulator Ofcom also said it would examine other digital markets over the next year, including messaging services such as WhatsApp, FaceTime and Zoom, and connected televisions and smart speakers.

Amazon, Microsoft and Google face UK probe into cloud services

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc

Texas Instruments

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN) and Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP) hiked their dividends.

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A major dividend raise and a bullish new analyst note couldn't overcome weak investor sentiment on tech companies.

Why Microsoft Stock Popped, Then Dropped, on Wednesday

Microsoft expands Microsoft Viva platform to connect employees to company culture, business goals and one another REDMOND, Wash. , Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, Microsoft Corp. released a Work Trend Index Pulse report, "Hybrid Work Is Just Work.

Microsoft unveils new research and technology to bridge the disconnect between leaders and employees so companies can thrive amid economic uncertainty

Regulator's inquiry will also focus on messaging and smart devices as three ‘hyperscalers' face scrutiny

Ofcom to investigate tech giants' dominance of cloud computing

Chevron

Home Depot

JPMorgan Chase & Co

McDonald's

Visa

This may be your best chance to find Dow stocks to buy on the dip, although that might not seem intuitive given the current market climate. Still, if you have a long time horizon and a reasonable risk outlook, this may be the time to not only stay in equities but to make opportunistic buys.

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Both companies are trying to make blockbuster acquisitions, but one looks better positioned to do so.

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Ofcom, the U.K. media watchdog, is set to launch a study examining the role of Amazon, Microsoft and Google in the cloud services market.

Amazon, Microsoft and Google face UK probe over dominance in cloud computing

Occidental Petroleum

In a quick turn of events, Buffett has splashed into his cash in 2022, buying at an aggressive pace that's generally not seen from the Oracle of Omaha.

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Honeywell

IonQ

D-Wave Quantum Inc

Quantum Computing

Rigetti Computing

Possibly the greatest development in the broader digitalization sphere, quantum computers feature the potential to change everything we know about machine-driven calculations, thus auguring very well for cheap quantum computing stocks. Essentially, the transition is the rough equivalent of a combustion car versus an electric vehicle.

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For growth investors, technology-related companies have been a great place to park investment capital over the last decade. With new innovation, there's been solid growth, which investors have paid handsomely for.

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It's rumored the company could be unveiling the new Surface Laptop 5.

Microsoft Schedules Surface Launch Event for Oct. 12

Stress tests suggest that Microsoft is well placed to deal with a magnitude of different economic environments. Microsoft Azure will continue to win market share due to its unmatchable exposure to in-house (private) cloud infrastructure coupled with expertise in the public domain.

Microsoft: Continued Growth Likely In A Recession

Microsoft's (MSFT) latest Windows 11 update includes app folders in the Start menu, new touch gestures and animations, and lots of accessibility improvements.

Microsoft (MSFT) Updates Windows 11, Adds File Explorer Tab

Thousands of users of Microsoft Corp's LinkedIn were impacted on Wednesday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.

LinkedIn down for thousands of users - Downdetector.com

Microsoft's massive investments show its excitement for the future of gaming.

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Tuesday, Microsoft announced a 10% dividend increase for shareholders on record on 17 November, bringing its per-share payout to $0.68. Here's what it means for investors.

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Advanced Micro Devices

NVIDIA

Palo Alto Networks

Walmart

It's hard to find the best tech stocks to buy because technology stocks have been crushed like tin cans in this year's market selloff. Ever since the 2008-09 financial crisis, technology stocks have posted outsized gains compared to just about any other category of securities.

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Cigna

Elevance Health Inc

HCA Healthcare

Micron Technology

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

UnitedHealth Group

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