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Productivity & Business Processes

Intelligent Cloud

More Personal Computing

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An operating expense is an expense a business incurs through its normal business operations. Often abbreviated as OPEX.

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Productivity and Business Processes Operating Income

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More Personal Computing Operating Income

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Shares outstanding refer to a company's stock currently held by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company's officers and insiders.

Outstanding Shares

Market Cap

Also known as Price/Sales Ratio. Calculated using Average market cap for the quarter / Annualized quarterly revenue.

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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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Apple

Amazon

Alphabet

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Centene

PepsiCo

Macroeconomic factors have challenged a lot of companies lately -- but these three companies have succeeded anyway.

3 Growth Stocks That Beat Earnings Despite Inflation

In a rare show of alliance, Apple, Google and Microsoft have joined forces to expand support for passwordless logins across mobile, desktop, and browsers. Passwords are notoriously insecure, with weak and easily-guessable credentials accounting for more than 80% of all data breaches, per Verizon's annual data breach report.

Apple, Google, and Microsoft team up on passwordless logins

In a team initiative to upgrade the security of the internet, Apple, Google, and Microsoft are collaborating to expand support for a passwordless sign-in standard created by the FIDO Alliance and the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). “‘Simpler, stronger authentication' is not just FIDO Alliance's tagline — it also has been a guiding principle for […]

Passwordless Sign-Ins Focus of Joint Initiative by Apple, Google, Microsoft

Get ready to start hearing a lot more about FIDO, or Fast Identity Online, for login instead of passwords.

Apple, Google, Microsoft Back 'FIDO' Tech to Dump Passwords on Websites and Apps

Apple, Microsoft, and Google announce commitment to implementing passwordless authentication options for billions of users.

Apple, Microsoft and Google announce plans to enable passwordless authentication for billions of devices

Shares of several companies in the broader technology sector, including Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT), are trading higher amid overall market strength after the Federal Reserve announced it would raise the key interest rate by 50 basis points. The Federal Reserve raised its target fed funds.

What's Going On With Microsoft Shares Today?

The money will go toward back wages and interest for the affected workers.

LinkedIn Agrees to $1.8M Settlement for Allegedly Paying Women Less Than Men

Microsoft is updating its Xbox app to allow players to create, share and view Snapchat-like stories, the company announced this week. Players can share their favorite gaming moments including game clips, screenshots, and achievements with their friends and the Xbox community.

Xbox mobile app rolls out new stories feature for sharing game clips, screenshots and more

NVIDIA

It's not the famous FAANG big tech companies that investors should be buying as interest rates rise and the dollar strengthens, but rather MANG. That is the view of investment bank Jefferies, where equity strategists said that with US 10-year bond yields flirting with 3%, “it might be tempting to go long bond proxies”.

Don't buy FAANG stocks buy MANG, says broker

Some female LinkedIn workers in California were subjected to "systemic, gender-based pay discrimination," the DOL alleged. LinkedIn denied this.

LinkedIn agreed to pay $1.8 million to female workers after the DOL said they were paid less than their male counterparts

The career-networking service has agreed to pay $1.8 million in back wages to nearly 700 female workers to settle a pay discrimination complaint.

LinkedIn Settles With U.S. Over Alleged Pay Discrimination

Adobe

Best Buy

Cadence Design Systems

Salesforce

Pool

IDEXX Laboratories

Intuit

Lam Research

The practice of investing based on environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria has become increasingly popular over the years. Last year was a banner year for cash inflows to ESG funds, with these funds reaching a record of approximately $330 billion in collective assets under management according to data from Morningstar.

Why ESG Investing Doesn't Actually Work

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) are considered the top picks in the technology sector, according to Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities. These are the details.

Microsoft (MSFT) And Apple (AAPL) Are The Top Picks In Tech, Says Analyst

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Sony seems to be losing its edge in a market that it dominated for years.

Microsoft's Xbox Is Hammering the PlayStation 5

Microsoft stock yields only 0.9%. It is still an amazing dividend stock as the strong forward growth rates more than compensate for the low starting yield.

Is Microsoft A Good Dividend Stock?

Microsoft is valued at a premium, which I believe is warranted given their rapid organic revenue growth and robust FCF generation. After conducting a valuation of MSFT's assets, I deducted investors are currently receiving part of their personal computing segment's revenue for free.

Azure Offers Microsoft A Generational Opportunity

As the world changes, Ryan Roslansky says it's irresponsible not to revisit a company's foundations to ensure they're still relevant and applicable.

LinkedIn CEO: Company culture and values should be evaluated regularly. Here's the step-by-step internal process we took to update ours.

One in four small to medium-sized businesses has experienced a security breach1 in the past year and lacks the resources of large enterprises to protect themselves REDMOND, Wash. , May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, Microsoft Corp. announced the general availability (GA) of the stand-alone version of Microsoft Defender for Business.

Microsoft announces general availability of Microsoft Defender for Business designed to boost small and medium business (SMB) security

Highlights from the software giant's recent investor update.

What Investors Missed in Microsoft's Latest Call With Analysts

We learned three lessons we would like to share with you during that investigation.

Three Important Lessons From Microsoft's Q1 2022 Earnings Report

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Visa

TipRanks analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks including eBay and Booking Holdings.

Top Wall Street analysts are getting bullish on these stocks for the long run

Microsoft has sold off to start 2022 along with the other big tech names. They have made several acquisitions to add new products and services to their offerings.

Microsoft: 20% Off Highs, But Still Not A Bargain

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