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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 on Thursday introduced its first AI PCs and promoted its Copilot artificial intelligence services at a digital event.

Microsoft Unveils AI PCs, Touts Copilot AI Services At 'New Era Of Work' Event

Duolingo

Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF

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Microsoft has agreed to pay Inflection about $650 million while hiring the AI startup's staff, the Information reported on Thursday, citing a person involved in the deal.

Microsoft agreed to pay Inflection $650 mln while hiring its staff, Information reports

Roblox

After the downfall of the NFT market post-FTX collapse, the assumption was that favorite metaverse stocks would follow suit. However, metaverse is a much larger market.

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Microsoft unveiled what it described as its first AI-powered Surface PCs for businesses, the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6, with Intel Core Ultra processors and Neural Processing Units that the company says will power advanced artificial intelligence applications and experiences.

Microsoft announces new Surface PCs for businesses, with AI integration

Microsoft's latest gambit to snag much of the human talent from Inflection AI is causing waves this week. Redmond has previously invested in the company, but is now absorbing much of its staff into a new division it created for just that purpose.

TechCrunch Minute: All about Microsoft's mega AI push after it hired Inflection AI's co-founders

Weeks after Apple debuted what it called the best consumer laptop for AI, Microsoft is announcing commercial PCs with a key to quickly open its Copilot chatbot.

Microsoft debuts first Surface PCs with dedicated Copilot chatbot key

BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CloudIAM--Orchestration Recipes manage complex identity relationships and processes for moving Windows apps from Microsoft AD to cloud-based Microsoft Entra ID.

New Strata Cookbook and Identity Orchestration Recipes Automate Microsoft Active Directory Modernization and Coexistence with Microsoft Entra ID

Amazon

Chipotle

Intuit

ServiceNow

Visa

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Apple

Microsoft and Meta haved joined a legal fight aiming to force Apple to go further in opening up its app store. Elsewhere, Elon Musk's Neuralink showed off its first brain-chip patient playing chess using mind control.

Microsoft, Meta Join Legal Fight Against Apple, and Other Technology News Today

Meta, Microsoft, X and online dating giant Match Group hit at Apple on Wednesday for overcharging on app purchases.

Meta, Microsoft slam Apple over app store policy

Alibaba

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Western Digital

The popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) has to do with its application in virtually every sector and industry. Despite being the hottest thing since sliced bread, shares of AI infrastructure titan Nvidia were aggressively sold by three successful billionaire asset managers.

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Microsoft, Match Group, Meta, and X (formerly known as Twitter), filed an amicus curiae brief in federal court Wednesday pushing back against Apple's plan to enable outside payment options on its app store—the latest criticism of Apple following similar arguments made by Fortnite developer Epic Games.

Microsoft, Meta, X Oppose Apple's Plan To Introduce Outside Payment Options On App Store

Meta Platforms , Microsoft , Elon Musk's X and Match Group on Wednesday joined "Fortnite" video game maker Epic Games' protest that Apple has failed to honor a court-ordered injunction governing payments in its lucrative App Store.

Meta, Microsoft, X and Match join Epic Games' battle against Apple

Adobe

With the global economy prioritizing sustainability efforts, investors should consider the best ESG stocks to buy. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is becoming an increasingly important part of investment decision making processes.

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CrowdStrike

Fortinet

Cybersecurity is a hot industry that is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 12.7% from now until 2030. Some leaders in the space have slowed down which creates a promising opportunity for the firms that are still exhibiting high growth rates.

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Microsoft Corporation MSFT was trading slightly higher Wednesday, appearing to work its way back toward the March 14 all-time high of $427.82.

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Mustafa Suleyman, 39, will report directly to Microsoft boss Satya Nadella.

Microsoft hires renowned DeepMind founder who has warned AI could cause ‘catastrophe on an unimaginable scale'

Astera Labs Inc

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NVIDIA

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CAMBRIDGE, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Syskit, the creator of the platform for providing visibility in the Microsoft 365 environment, has been mentioned in the Gartner® report: Go Beyond Baseline Microsoft 365 GenAI Controls to Secure Copilot. According to the report, “Copilot for Microsoft 365 exposes information governance challenges, and native Microsoft controls do not focus on many GenAI risks. IT leaders protecting sensitive GenAI operations should include third-party guardrails in Copilot.

Syskit Mentioned in the 2024 Gartner® Research “Go Beyond Baseline Microsoft 365 GenAI Controls to Secure Copilot”

Artificial intelligence has been a driving force throughout the $223 billion cybersecurity industry. Harnessing its power to sift through trillions of events and quickly recognize and respond to potential threats, AI is able to learn, grow and become even more efficient over time.

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Caterpillar

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DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman will become the head of a newly created consumer AI unit at Microsoft, the scientist and entrepreneur said on Tuesday.

Microsoft hires DeepMind co-founder to lead AI unit

British tech pioneer Mustafa Suleyman will be chief executive of organisation focusing on consumer products and research

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