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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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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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Microsoft and OpenAI are working on a $100 billion supercomputer, according to The Information. The project could launch as soon as 2028 as part of the companies' five-phase plan.

Microsoft and OpenAI plan to build a $100 billion supercomputer to power artificial intelligence: report

“Our 15-year offtake agreement with Microsoft remains one of the longest contracted delivery schedules in the market today”, said Shannon Smith, Chief Commercial Officer of Chestnut, referencing the deal inked at the very end of last year. Easy to miss with all the noise around Microsoft and cleantech, but this deal was unique as it represented one of the larger purchases to incentivize planting new trees, not just the preservation of forests.

Microsoft's Recent Buying Spree Has Included AI Companies And Forests

The U.S. House has set a strict ban on congressional staffers' use of Microsoft's Copilot, the company's generative AI assistant, Axios reported on Friday.

US Congress bans staff use of Microsoft's AI Copilot, Axios reports

The project would be 100 times more costly than some of the biggest current data centers, The Information reported.

Microsoft, OpenAI planning $100B ‘Stargate' to house supercomputer: report

Microsoft and OpenAI are planning a data-center project that could cost as much as $100 billion and will include an artificial intelligence supercomputer called "Stargate," according to a media report on Friday.

Microsoft, OpenAI plan $100 billion data-center project, media report says

Electronic Arts

Roblox

Gaming has often flown under the radar in the entertainment space, but it continues to command a massive and growing presence. In fact, the most financially successful entertainment property in history is actually a game called Grand Theft Auto V.

3 Strong Buy Gaming Stocks to Add to Your Q2 Must-Watch List

Salesforce

Salesforce and Microsoft are among the enterprise software giants trying to convince hesitant CFOs to spend on new finance-focused generative AI tools.

Microsoft, Salesforce woo skeptical CFOs on new generative AI tool spending

Apple

Amazon

Alphabet

NVIDIA

Tesla

There are a few stocks in the group that look like bargains. Two companies are difficult to assess due to large changes within the business.

Are the "Magnificent Seven" Too Expensive to Buy?

The "Magnificent Seven" stocks drove the S&P 500 into bull market territory recently Their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and dominance in their markets helped them to excel.

The "Magnificent Seven" Stocks, Ranked From Best to Worst Performance Over Time

Oracle

Cloud computing is the storing and accessing of data and programs over the internet rather than on a computer's hard drive. With today's wired world creating data at an exponential rate, cloud computing is one of the fastest growing areas of technology.

3 Strong Buy Cloud Computing Stocks to Add to Your Q2 Must-Watch List

The token's developer is spearheading an artificial intelligence alliance. Fetch.ai and two peer tokens will combine into one, to be known as ASI.

Why Fetch.ai Was Zooming Higher on Thursday

Broadcom

Visa

Investors don't have to look for small-cap stocks to realize significant gains. Going the familiar route and choosing mega-cap stocks for stability can lead to steady returns over the long run.

The Blue Chips of the Market: 3 Mega-Cap Stocks for Stability

Unsurprisingly, Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT ) recent earnings report focused heavily on the Big Tech company's artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud segments. MSFT stock investors — and the tech world as a whole — simply cannot hear enough about AI right now.

MSFT Stock: Microsoft's Gaming Strategy Is AAA

Sony

As supply issues and scalping made purchasing the last console generation difficult for consumers, manufacturers have begun looking for alternatives. With rising costs around semiconductors for processing units, the pricing of consoles could become prohibitive for the average consumer.

The Cloud Gaming Boom: 3 Stocks Set to Skyrocket as the Industry Explodes

Tutch has appointed Microsoft veteran Greg Jones as its CEO as it expands into the U.S. market. The company, which is backed by Microsoft and already operates in Australia, offers retail technology that provides a digital experience for consumers while they are shopping in brick-and-mortar stores, Tutch said in a Thursday (March 28) press release.

Microsoft-Backed Tutch Brings In-Store Digital Platform to US Market

Microsoft unveiled tools to prevent users from tricking artificial intelligence chatbots for malevolent purposes. The tech giant rolled out a series of offerings for its Azure AI system, including a tool to block so-called “prompt injection” attacks, according to a Thursday (March 28) blog post.

Microsoft Launches Measures to Keep Users From Tricking AI Chatbots

C3.ai

If you're considering the best cloud computing stocks to buy, you might want to read a February article from InfoWorld contributor David Linthicum that details why companies are leaving the cloud.  Linthicum is a computer industry expert who's not just written numerous books about it, his latest published in 2023 focuses on cloud computing, but he has extensive his industry experience.

The 3 Best Cloud Computing Stocks to Buy in Q2 2024

Microsoft and Apple each paid over $15 billion in dividends last year. Although the yields seem low, these tech stocks could be great long-term income investments.

The Top 2 Dividend Payers From 2023 Were Both Tech Giants

Nvidia has been the clear early winner in the artificial intelligence (AI) gold rush. Some investors will probably take a hard pass, given the stock's elevated valuation.

Forget Nvidia: 2 Brilliant "Magnificent Seven" Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist, According to Wall Street

All of us investors are on the lookout for different ways to maximize profits. Whether you want to double your money or take home a higher dividend, these three mega-cap stocks will help achieve your goals.

Go Big or Go Home: 3 Mega-Cap Stocks for Supersized Profits

Now up 14% year-to-date and by more than over 50% year-over-year, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) stock remains among the top “Magnificent 7” plays. Besides OpenAI and ChatGPT, the company has other key developments, like AI integrations and cybersecurity, to increase its growth rate.

Microsoft's Unstoppable Momentum: Why Wall Street and Main Street Are Betting Big on MSFT Stock

FactSet Vice President and Senior Earnings Analyst John Butters' Earnings Insights weekly research report covers, amongst other things, the number of times S&P 500 companies mention the words “artificial intelligence” and “AI” during their quarterly earnings calls.  In Q4 2023, the conference calls carried out between Dec. 15, 2023, and March 14, 2024, FactSet found that 179 S&P 500 companies cited these words during their fourth-quarter conference call.

The AI Buzz: 3 Tech CEOs Talking Up a Storm During Earnings Calls

Braze

Chegg

Intuit

UiPath

Palantir Technologies

Software stocks permeate today's market, and the trend is here to stay. Democratized, no-code platforms make software startups a breeze, and many of these founders (and investors) have their sights on liquidity events that end with the company listed on public exchanges.

7 No-Brainer Software Stocks to Own Now

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leeward Renewable Energy (“LRE” or “Company”), a leading renewable energy company, today announced that it has entered into two 200-megawatt (MW) Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with Microsoft Corp. (“Microsoft”). Through these PPAs, Microsoft will purchase the power generated from two 200-MW LRE solar facilities currently under development: Morrow Lake Solar in Frio County, Texas, and Cradle Solar in Brazoria County, Texas. Both projects will utilize First Solar ultra-.

Leeward Renewable Energy Signs Power Purchase Agreement with Microsoft for Morrow Lake Solar and Cradle Solar Facilities

Arista Networks

ServiceNow

The tech industry is filled with innovative companies that can outperform the market and generate long-term gains for investors. Some tech stocks in this industry have become generational winners and have minted millionaires.

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