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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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The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said Wednesday it determined Microsoft's (MSFT) hiring of former Inflection AI employees and related agreements with the AI startup do not pose a threat to competition.

UK Antitrust Regulators Clear Microsoft's Partnership With Inflection AI

Investors are keen to find out whether MSFT's AI strategy propels further growth amid fierce competition and market challenges, and drives the stock.

Can AI Advancements Drive Microsoft's Stock Beyond its 8.8% YTD Gain?

The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority said Wednesday that Microsoft's deal to acquire "certain assets" from AI company Inflection "does not give rise to a realistic prospect of a substantial lessening of competition (SLC) as a result of horizontal unilateral effects." It did, however, maintain its view that the agreement constituted an effective "merger.

Microsoft dodges in-depth UK probe into hiring of staff from AI firm Inflection

British regulators on Wednesday cleared Microsoft's hiring of key staff from startup Inflection AI, saying the deal wouldn't stifle competition in the country's artificial intelligence market.

UK competition watchdog clears Microsoft's hiring of AI startup's core staff

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s plans to hire staff from Inflection AI and partner with the startup have been cleared by Britain's competition regulator. A probe had been launched into the deal in July to determine whether the agreement would qualify as a merger and could harm technology sector competition.

Microsoft, Inflection AI partnership given nod in UK

Aisera extends Microsoft Copilot across the enterprise and provides a suite of powerful domain-specific LLMs Aisera extends Microsoft Copilot across the enterprise and provides a suite of powerful domain-specific LLMs

Aisera Collaborates with Microsoft to offer a Generative AI Platform and Applications for Enterprises

Good news for Microsoft: The U.K.'s antitrust regulator says that the tech titan's high-profile acquihire of the team behind AI startup Inflection doesn't cause competition concerns, and thus it won't be pursuing a full-scale investigation.

UK regulator greenlights Microsoft's Inflection acquihire, but also designates it a merger

Britain's competition regulator, on Wednesday, cleared Microsoft's hiring of some former staff of Inflection AI and its partnership with the startup and said the deal did not required a deeper investigation.

UK clears Microsoft's partnership with Inflection AI

MSFT's RSI is currently at 49, indicating a neutral position. This suggests stability, with the potential for a bullish reversal if the trend shifts upward. Strategic investments in cloud and AI, including partnerships with Palantir, drive growth. Azure's revenue is growing 29% annually, despite some margin pressures. Microsoft's gross margin slightly decreased to around 70%, impacted by the sales shift toward Azure and rising AI infrastructure costs, highlighting challenges in maintaining profitability.

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Bears will always have a reason to bet against the market, even a roaring one like today's S&P 500 making high after high. Not even the so-called carry trade sell-off triggered by the Japanese yen and U.S. dollar could keep the market down, as it swiftly recovered a couple of days later.

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Comprehensive solution delivers Copilot for Microsoft 365, which is fully activated through CBTS' AI Acceleration services to drive successful adoption and business transformation. Cincinnati, Ohio--(Newsfile Corp. - September 3, 2024) - CBTS today announced the launch of a new offering encompassing advanced generative AI professional services capable of redefining enterprise workplace dynamics and accelerating the adoption of Copilot for Microsoft 365.

CBTS Announces New Offering for Copilot for Microsoft 365 Powered with Generative AI Acceleration Services

Microsoft's investment in AI, especially within Azure, is crucial given the growing demand and significant opportunity in the AI space. Despite a smaller-than-expected beat in FY4Q24, Microsoft showed strong overall performance, with notable growth in the More Personal Computing and Productivity segments. Management plans to scale AI infrastructure investments in FY2025, but remains flexible to adjust based on demand signals to maintain margins.

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SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #DataProtection--Protecting 21 million Microsoft 365 users, new Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8 delivers comprehensive immutability and enterprise-scale capabilities.

Veeam Expands World's #1 Data Resilience Solution for Microsoft 365

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Bill Gates has been named the world's richest man a record 18 times. Although the billionaire has shifted his focus to philanthropic efforts as time has gone on, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust still relies on stock investments to finance its worthwhile goals.

2 Bill Gates stocks to turn $100 into $1,000 by 2025

The latest Windows personal computers with artificial-intelligence features have “the best specs” on “all the benchmarks,” Microsoft Chief Executive Satya Nadella recently said. There is one problem: The chips inside current models are incompatible with many leading videogames.

Microsoft Rolled Out AI PCs That Can't Play Top Games—and There's No Quick Fix

Apple

OpenAI is in talks to amend its cooperate structure to make itself more friendly potential investors, including by potentially removing its cap on profits

OpenAI may lift cap on profits as it courts Apple and Nvidia, report says

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There are few better ways to make money on Wall Street than buying dividend stocks.

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Tech giants battle for AI dominance as Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia vie to invest in OpenAI's $100B round, signaling major impacts on AI stocks.

Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia Battle for AI Dominance in $100B OpenAI Investment Round

OpenAI is aiming to raise several billion dollars. Apple and Nvidia would be attractive backers but one deal seems more likely.

Apple and Nvidia May Be Keen on Investing in OpenAI. Why It Only Works for One of Them.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust had 54% of its portfolio allocated to Microsoft (33%) and Berkshire Hathaway (21%) as of the June quarter. Microsoft is the largest software company and the second-largest public cloud, and its investments in artificial intelligence could be a significant growth driver.

Billionaire Bill Gates Has 54% of His Trust Invested in 2 Brilliant Stocks

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JPMorgan, Netflix, and Walmart are the top performers YTD among clients' top 12 holdings, while Microsoft, Amazon, and Nasdaq 100 underperform the S&P 500. Any international fund or ETF that doesn't have a US component (ex-US) is seeing single-digit returns, but the last 30 to 60 days, perhaps due to the weaker dollar, the asset class is starting to stir.

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14 long-term dividend growth companies announced their annual dividend increases in August. Intuit, Nordson, Carlisle Companies, and Badger Meter all rewarded investors with 15%+ increases, with Badger Meter announcing a 26% boost. Microsoft should announce a double-digit boost in September, along with mid-single digit increases from Starbucks, McDonald's and Lockheed Martin.

Microsoft, McDonald's Among 13 Companies To Reward Investors With Increased Dividends In September

Nvidia is more financially secure than AMD and has a more established role in AI. Meanwhile, Microsoft is an attractive way to invest in AI software.

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Many of the market's bluest blue chip stocks have been shining bright in recent weeks, with some surging to new all-time highs while the rest of the market falls short.

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