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More Personal Computing

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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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LinkedIn China will be replaced with a standalone product called “InJobs” that's separate from LinkedIn, the company said Thursday.

Microsoft kills LinkedIn China after platform censored posts at government's request

Microsoft said Thursday that it will pull LinkedIn from China later this year as it faces a “significantly more challenging operating environment and greater compliance requirements” in the country.

Microsoft will shut down local version of LinkedIn in China

The Microsoft-owned service had censored posts in China, in compliance with the country's laws, to operate there.

LinkedIn to End Service in China, Citing ‘Challenging' Environment

Amazon

The digital clouds are parting, and shining new light on once-fledgling cloud-computing efforts.

Why Amazon and Microsoft won't have a stranglehold on cloud computing forever

American technology giant Microsoft announced today that it will pull its professional social network LinkedIn from the Chinese market later this year. Microsoft purchased LinkedIn for more than $26 billion back in 2016.

Microsoft to pull LinkedIn from Chinese market

Electronic Arts

Sony

High demand for videogames since the coronavirus outbreak has been boosting sales of consoles and games from Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Electronic Arts (EA) and Sony Corporation (SNE).

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Microsoft is abandoning LinkedIn in China

Microsoft to shut down LinkedIn in China

Microsoft Corp's LinkedIn said on Thursday it would pull the plug on its existing professional networking website in China and instead launch a jobs-only version later this year.

LinkedIn to replace networking platform with jobs-only version in China

Adobe

Applied Materials

Broadcom

Salesforce

ServiceNow

NVIDIA

Texas Instruments

At this stage, a few technology behemoths with attractive valuation are MSFT, TXN, NVDA, ADBE, CRM, NOW, AMAT and AVGO.

Tech Sector Provides Solid Returns YTD: Will the Rally Last?

Accenture Plc

Baker Hughes Co

Equinor

TechnipFMC

Halliburton

Schlumberger

For oilfield service providers like Halliburton (HAL), Baker Hughes (BKR) and Schlumberger (SLB), the pandemic has acted as a catalyst in making digital transformation a key part of their strategy.

Oil Service Firms Focus on Digitization to Drive Returns

And is there trouble in the House of Mouse?

Microsoft Completed Numerous Acquisitions These Past Few Months

Microsoft (MSFT) closed at $292.88 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.46% move from the prior day.

Microsoft (MSFT) Dips More Than Broader Markets: What You Should Know

Often the best defense is a good offense.

2 "Wide Moat" Stocks That Can Help You Beat Inflation

Dynatrace Inc

Uber

Legendary investor Julian Robertson (Trades, Portfolio) is not just known for his leadership of Tiger Management, but also for taking a group of protégés under his wing. These student investors, many of whom later opened their own practices, are referred to as “tiger cubs.

5 Stocks These Tech-Focused Tiger Cubs Agree On

Costco

Deere & Company

Danaher

Block

Tesla

Walmart

We have narrowed down our search to some U.S. corporate behemoths with attractive valuation. These are: CRM, MSFT, WMT, DE, TSLA, DHR, SQ and COST.

Solid U.S. Economic Fundamentals to Drive Wall Street in Q4

Microsoft and Amazon have reached an agreement that clears the way for longtime Amazon Web Services executive Charlie Bell to begin his new job leading a newly formed cybersecurity engineering organization inside the Redmond tech company.

Microsoft and Amazon reach truce allowing former AWS executive Charlie Bell to start in new role

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) recently announced it is buying Ally.io. This is why.

Why Microsoft (MSFT) Is Buying Ally.io

Alphabet

Three of the giant tech companies that rely heavily on cloud computing have announced an industry initiative that covers protections of customer data contained in cloud computing services and abides by governmental regulations. Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and several other companies have committed to engaging in protecting cloud-based data, reported CNET.

Microsoft, Google, and Amazon Collaborate on Cloud Computing Initiative

About a month ago, Microsoft's board authorized a $60 billion extension to its share buyback program and raised quarterly dividends from the previous 56 cents to 62 cents per share.

Microsoft Planning A $60 Billion Stock Buyback: What's The Impact

Microsoft and Nvidia claim to have trained one of the world's largest natural language models, containing 530 billion parameters.

Microsoft and Nvidia team up to train one of the world's largest language models

JPMorgan Chase & Co

Philip Morris

Verizon

While a choppy month for price returns, September didn't disappoint, with a flurry of dividend growth from some of the largest payers.

September U.S. Dividend Update

PayPal

Shopify

3 Heavy Hitters Zoom Is Like: PayPal, Microsoft, and Shopify

Bank of America

Fastenal

FedEx

NIKE

Oracle

The Zacks Major Banks industry's Q3 earnings are expected to be up +11.2% on +2.5% higher revenues.

What Will Q3 Bank Earnings Show?

Analysts are asking users to wait before downloading Windows 11 onto their devices, and reviews for Surface devices are mixed.

Narrow Impact for Microsoft's (MSFT) New OS and Hardware

Slack

The European Commission probes Microsoft Corp's (NASDAQ: MSFT) rivals if its Teams app bundled with its Office product gives it more significant clout, hinting at a potential investigation, Reuters reports. The EU sought data regarding the migration of customers to Microsoft, revenue loss, the impact of the bundled products, and the price and quality of the products.

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