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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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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.

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Market Cap

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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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Alphabet

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President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has invited five major tech companies, including Google , Microsoft and Meta Platforms to a meeting in mid-December about dealing with online drug sales, The Information reported on Sunday.

Trump aides contact Google, Meta, Snap over online drug sales, The Information reports

The end of the year is the perfect time to reflect on your portfolio. But sometimes, that can lead to anxiety if there is a rift between where your portfolio is and where you want it to be.

3 Portfolio Moves Stock Market Investors Should Make Before the End of the Year

The U.S. government has approved the export of advanced artificial intelligence chips to a Microsoft-operated facility in the United Arab Emirates as part of the company's highly-scrutinized partnership with Emirati AI firm G42, Axios reported on Saturday, citing two people familiar with the deal.

Advanced AI chips cleared for export to UAE under Microsoft deal, Axios reports

Amazon

Oracle

A court's decision upholding the divest-or-ban TikTok law may deprive many of America's largest cloud providers of millions of dollars in contracts with the social media company and its Chinese parent, ByteDance.

Cloud Companies Like Oracle, Amazon And Microsoft Would Lose Millions To A TikTok Ban

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 6, 2024 / Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of individuals who purchased video games through the Microsoft/Xbox website. Reports suggest that legally protected data may have been intercepted during transactions, particularly for customers who purchased video games featuring cut scenes or cinematics.

INVESTIGATION ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Investigates Microsoft/Xbox (NASDAQ: MSFT) Video Game Purchases

Palantir Technologies

Autodesk

Cadence Design Systems

CrowdStrike

Dayforce Inc

ServiceNow

Palo Alto Networks

Take-Two Interactive Software

Fair Isaac

A deeper looks shows that despite the growth, some of the software stocks have gotten ahead of analysts' price targets.

10 fast-growing software stocks to watch in 2025, including the runaway Palantir

Palantir (PLTR 4.67%) and Microsoft (MSFT 0.76%) are accelerating revenue growth while improving profitability.

Best Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock for 2025: Palantir vs. Microsoft

OpenAI is in discussions to ditch a provision that shuts Microsoft out of its most advanced models when the start-up achieves "artificial general intelligence", as it seeks to unlock billions of dollars of future investment, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

OpenAI seeks to unlock investment by ditching 'AGI' clause with Microsoft, FT reports

OpenAI has debuted a “research grade” version of its main artificial intelligence (AI) model. “As AI becomes more advanced, it will solve increasingly complex and critical problems.

OpenAI Debuts $200-Per-Month ChatGPT Pro Plan

OpenAI on Thursday launched a version of its popular chatbot ChatGPT priced at $200 per month, which can be used in engineering fields and for research, as the AI firm looks to expand industry applications for its technology.

OpenAI launches $200 ChatGPT subscription for research use

Citigroup

Even with stocks near record highs, Oakmark's Bill Nygren sees bargains, including GM, Alphabet, and Citi.

Alphabet, Citi and 3 More Stock Picks From a Star Value Manager.

AppLovin Corp

Broadcom

NVIDIA

SoundHound AI Inc

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is proving to be a game-changing technology and with it, several companies are emerging as winners in this sector of the economy. The stocks for many of these companies have already seen large gains.

5 Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Ready for a Bull Run

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a hot trend for investors all year, and as a result, popular AI stocks have been on a tear. Nvidia is up more than 183% so far this year.

1 AI Stock to Buy Before It Jumps 15%, According to a Certain Wall Street Analyst

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai fired back at claims it should be further along in the AI arms race made in March by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Pichai said he'd love to do a "side-by-side comparison of Microsoft's own models and our models any day, any time.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says he'd love to do side-by-side comparison with Microsoft's AI models

Amgen

Boeing

Cisco Systems

Chevron

Disney

Goldman Sachs

Johnson & Johnson

JPMorgan Chase & Co

Coca-Cola

McDonald's

Merck

NIKE

Procter & Gamble

Verizon

Verizon is the only Dow Dog meeting the ideal of annual dividends from $1K invested exceeding its single share price. Five more Dow Dogs, including Cisco and Merck, are within 66% of meeting this ideal. Analysts forecast 11.36% to 31.73% net gains from top-ten Dow Dogs by December 2025, with Merck leading at 31.73%.

Dow 30 December Dogs Show 28 Pay Dividends And 1 "Safer" Buy

OpenAI and Anduril on Wednesday announced a partnership allowing the defense tech company to deploy advanced AI systems for "national security missions." It's part of a broader and controversial trend of AI companies not only walking back bans on military use of their products, but also entering into partnerships with defense industry giants.

OpenAI partners with defense company Anduril

Apple

The Visual Capitalist published a chart in June that highlighted the Magnificent 7's stock buybacks between June 2023 and June 2024.

Rating the Magnificent 7 Stocks in 2024

After months of C-suite changes, tender offers and a soaring valuation, OpenAI has reached a new milestone: 300 million weekly active users. Over the next year, the company is reportedly aiming to nearly 4x its current user number, targeting 1 billion.

OpenAI's active user count soars to 300 million people per week

Award-winning digital marketing agency SmartSites has been recognized as a channel partner at Microsoft Advertising's 9th annual Partner Awards. The recognition highlights the agency's commitment to excellence, innovation, and client-centered Microsoft Advertising management services.

SmartSites Named Finalist for Microsoft Advertising Channel Partner of the Year Award

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) might be forced to compensate thousands of UK businesses if a class-action lawsuit instigated against the software giant is successful Plaintiff Maria Luisa Stasi alleges the company overcharged firms for its Windows Server software and is seeking more than £1 billion in damages. Stasi claims Microsoft penalised companies using rival cloud providers like Google and Amazon, pushing them toward its own subsidiary Azure.

Microsoft faces UK class action over cloud bundling

REDMOND, Wash. , Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.83 per share.

Microsoft announces quarterly dividend

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Invesco QQQ

Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares

Bullish momentum, expanding breadth, and a dovish Federal Reserve board are three reasons for investors to remain bullish stocks into year-end.

3 Reasons the US Equity Bull will Continue

OpenAI said on Tuesday that it's hired Kate Rouch from Coinbase as its first chief marketing officer. Rouch joined the crypto company in August 2021 and oversaw its Super Bowl ads.

OpenAI hires first marketing chief from Coinbase

Microsoft wants the Federal Trade Commission to examine whether the agency violated its own rules by allegedly leaking information related to a reported antitrust investigation into the Redmond, Wash.

Microsoft asks FTC to address alleged information leak amid reported antitrust investigation

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neon , the cloud Postgres database platform, is excited to announce the availability of a new integration with Microsoft Azure through Azure Native Integrations called Neon Serverless Postgres. Developers now have the ability to create Neon organizations from the Azure portal, benefiting from a modern Postgres service while keeping their existing security, compliance, and billing requirements.

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