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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.

Outstanding Shares

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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 MSFT, +0.98% on Tuesday named Mustafa Suleyman, one of the founders of artificial-intelligence startup DeepMind, to lead its AI products and research.

Microsoft names DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman its head of AI

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Mustafa Suleyman is well-known leader and entrepreneur in artificial intelligence.

Microsoft Hires DeepMind Co-Founder to Lead Consumer AI Unit

Mustafa Suleyman, cofounder of Google's DeepMind, is now CEO of Microsoft's AI division.  The well-known AI leader will oversee Microsoft consumer products like Copilot, Bing, and Edge.

Microsoft just stepped up its AI game against Google — by hiring the cofounder of Google's DeepMind

Microsoft has reportedly named DeepMind Co-founder Mustafa Suleyman to head its consumer AI unit. The tech giant has also hired most of the staff of Suleyman's Inflection AI startup, Bloomberg News reported Monday (March 19), which notes that his hiring marks the first time all of Microsoft's consumer artificial intelligence (AI) business will be under a single leader.

DeepMind Founder to Head Microsoft Consumer AI Group

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s artificial intelligence Security Copilot is unlikely to change the competitive landscape of the sector just yet, UBS analysts have said ahead of its April 1 launch. According to the bank, the cybersecurity software does not yet look more capable than rivals, such as CrowdStrike's Charlotte or SentinelOne's PurpleAI.

Microsoft AI Security Copilot unlikely to break ground just yet - analysts

Mustafa Suleyman is leaving a start-up called Inflection to take the senior position with Microsoft.

Microsoft Hires DeepMind Co-Founder to Run Consumer A.I.

While most of the parties celebrated the move, others on social media had a dimmer view, pointing out past accusations of Suleyman's bullying

Microsoft announces new AI division led by controversial DeepMind, Inflection co-founder Mustafa Suleyman

Mustafa Suleyman will be CEO of Microsoft AI. He joins from Inflection AI, where he had been CEO and a co-founder.

Microsoft Names New Execs for Its AI Arm

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) just hired the cofounder of DeepMind – an artificial intelligence startup that Google bought in 2014. Its shares are up nearly 1.0% at writing.

DeepMind cofounder to lead a new AI unit at Microsoft

Suleyman was part of DeepMind, one of the world's top artificial intelligence research labs. He's becoming a top leader at Microsoft after running a startup.

Microsoft hires DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman as CEO of new AI unit

Microsoft has hired Mustafa Suleyman and Karen Simonyan, co-founders of high-profile AI startup Inflection AI, as the Satya Nadella-led cloud giant continues its aggressive push to attract top talent. Suleyman was also a co-founder of DeepMind, which Google bought in 2014 to bolster its own AI efforts.

Microsoft hires Inflection founders to run new consumer AI division

Microsoft has hired the co-founder of Alphabet's DeepMind, Mustafa Suleyman, to head its newly formed organization called Microsoft AI, focused on advancing Copilot and its other consumer AI products, the tech giant said on Tuesday.

Microsoft hires DeepMind co-founder Suleyman to head new consumer AI organization

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Companies that sell cloud software are contending with a more cautious spending environment from their existing customers.

Cloud software buyers are getting frugal, leading to slower growth at former highfliers

Nucor

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Google, Microsoft, and Nucor announce a new initiative to aggregate demand to scale the adoption of advanced clean electricity technologies

Apple

Share buybacks have played a role in lifting the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite to record-closing highs in 2024. Public companies that commit to share repurchase programs can reduce their outstanding share counts and boost their earnings per share over time.

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“Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile” debuts on Thursday. With 50 million-plus pre-registrations, the launch is a significant moment in Microsoft's videogames strategy.

A New 'Call of Duty' Is Days Away. It's the First Big Test of the Microsoft Activision Deal.

Microsoft Azure to adopt NVIDIA Grace Blackwell Superchip to accelerate customer and first-party AI offerings NVIDIA DGX Cloud's native Integration with Microsoft Fabric to streamline custom AI model development with customer's own data NVIDIA Omniverse Cloud APIs first on Azure Power ecosystem of industrial design and simulation tools Microsoft Copilot enhanced with NVIDIA AI and accelerated computing platforms New NVIDIA generative AI Microservices for enterprise, developer and healthcare applications coming to Microsoft Azure AI REDMOND, Wash. and SAN JOSE, Calif.

Microsoft and NVIDIA announce major integrations to accelerate generative AI for enterprises everywhere

REDMOND, Wash. , March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. is expanding its collaboration with NVIDIA to bring the power of generative AI, the cloud and accelerated computing to healthcare and life sciences organizations.

Microsoft announces collaboration with NVIDIA to accelerate healthcare and life sciences innovation with advanced cloud, AI and accelerated computing capabilities

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