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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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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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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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Amazon

Who's buying NVDA GPUs? 3 Stocks to Buy in the AI Build Out

CBIZ

Alphabet

Invesco QQQ

Using the internet boom as a model, the AI boom is still in its infancy. Private companies such as Propense.ai may provide clues about the future and are worth investigating.

Navigating the AI Frontier: Clues From Private Markets

Apple

NVIDIA

Tesla

The Magnificent 7 stocks have captivated investors over the past few months with their meteoric rise. These heavyweight tech names have propelled much of the market's gains in recent years.

Magnificent 7 Price Targets: What Each of These Stocks Could Be Worth in 2030

A Microsoft employee wrote a letter to the FTC about his concerns with Copilot Designer.  He says Microsoft's AI image creator produces "harmful content" reflecting sex, violence, and bias.

Microsoft engineer sounds alarm on company's AI image generator in letter to FTC

BOX extends its partnership with Microsoft to integrate Azure OpenAI Service with Box AI, boosting its generative AI capabilities.

BOX Extends Microsoft Tie-Up, Boosts Generative AI Efforts

The ‘Magnificent 7' continues to stamp its authority on the stock market, capitalizing on the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. Moreover, a recent Deutsche Bank report underscores their potential, showing that their financial power surpasses that of nearly every major country.

3 Magnificent 7 Stocks to Buy Before They Soar 50%

Figure AI is developing humanoid robots that can be deployed in a variety of fields to address labor shortages. Investors can get in on the action, but only indirectly.

Billionaire Jeff Bezos and Cathie Wood Joined Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon, and OpenAI in Funding 1 of 2024's Most Intriguing AI Start-Ups

Microsoft was swift to embrace the potential of AI, integrating the technology into its products. Now the company is expanding the capabilities of Copilot, its AI-fueled digital assistant.

1 Brilliant Strategy That Could Supercharge Microsoft's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revenue

Shane Jones, who's worked at Microsoft for six years, has found a plethora of disturbing images that are being created by the company's Copilot Designer tool.

Microsoft engineer warns company's AI tool creates violent, sexual images, ignores copyrights

Eaton

Jacobs Solutions Inc

Lennar

Mastercard

ITOCHU Corp

Certain stocks are primed to continue growing exponentially through 2030 and beyond. Many well-established, blue-chip companies have a consistent history of executing on their plans and delivering on promises year after year.

7 Stocks to Buy for Exponential Growth Through 2030

Alphabet trails every single one of its "Magnificent Seven" counterparts over the past decade. Still, with a solid moat and leadership in various industries, there is a lot to like about the business.

Should You Buy the Worst-Performing "Magnificent Seven" Stock of the Past Decade?

Figure AI is a start-up developing humanoid robots aimed to disrupt the labor market. Big name companies including Nvidia, Microsoft, Intel, and OpenAI are all investors in Figure AI.

Nvidia, Microsoft, and Jeff Bezos Invested in a $2.6 Billion Robotics Start-Up. Here's Why That's Good News for Tesla.

Disney

Visa

Even if you're as shrewd a trader as Warren Buffett or have a substantial investment portfolio like Bill Gates, it won't guarantee success against insider trading. And Dan Meuser is regarded as one of the most adept insider traders in US politics.

This US politician beats Warren Buffett, Bill Gates portfolios by almost 30%

Image creation tools powered by artificial intelligence from companies including OpenAI and Microsoft can be used to produce photos that could promote election or voting-related disinformation, despite each having policies against creating misleading content, researchers said in a report on Wednesday.

OpenAI, Microsoft AI tools generate misleading election images, researchers say

Microsoft stock is up enormously over the last 15 years, but it struggled between 2000 and 2009. Current CEO Satya Nadella helped turn the company's fortunes around by growing its Intelligent Cloud division.

Microsoft's Path to Becoming the Largest Company in the World, Explained in One Chart.

Duolingo

Intuit

Investors looking to exceed the returns of the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 may want to start their search with hypergrowth tech stocks. The tech sector is filled with corporations that have outperform the stock market over many years.

Buckle Up, Buttercup! 7 Hypergrowth Tech Stocks Revving Their Engines

Uber

The future of the U.S. economy looks promising. Economists predict faster growth, reduced inflation and healthy job creation in 2024.

Millionaire Makers: 3 Stocks That Could Skyrocket Your Wealth

Advanced Micro Devices

Vita Coco

PayPal

Rentokil Initial PLC

2024 has started in the same manner as 2023. The S&P 500 is rising steadily pulling growth stocks consistently higher, which is leading more investors to seek out stocks predicted to grow.

7 Stocks Analysts Are Predicting Will Grow 30% This Year

Walmart

The stock market offers many opportunities for people who want to become millionaires. Investments in corporations can grow much faster than the funds in a savings account.

Want to Be a 401K Millionaire? 3 Retirement Stocks to Own

Dell Technologies

Hewlett Packard

Super Micro Computer

SoundHound AI Inc

Western Digital

In a previous column, published on Feb. 28, I predicted that medium-cap and small-cap stocks would surge, powered by their “favorable fundamentals and low valuations.” Last week, the latter process did indeed occur to a very large extent.

Seize the Surge: Why Investors Can't Ignore Small Caps, AI and Consumer Confidence Right Now

New York Times

Microsoft asked a judge to dismiss parts of The New York Times' lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the media company of "unsubstantiated" claims.

Microsoft compares New York Times' claims against OpenAI to Hollywood's early fight against VCR

C3.ai

Mast Global Battery Recycling & Production ETF

The Nasdaq 100 has gone a near-record 303 trading sessions without a pullback, leaving some investors concerned a stock market crash may be just around the corner. Is it? Well, according to Jonathan Krincsky, Chief Market Technician at BTIG, the Nasdaq's recent winning streak may inherently mean the index is primed for a some sort of reversal, if not a full-blown selloff.

Stock Market Crash Alert: Is the Nasdaq Bracing for a Pullback?

Broadcom

Ulta Beauty

Walmart (NYSE: WMT ) recently surprised the market by splitting its stock 3-for-1. That means for every one WMT share you own you will now have three.

Stock Splits 2024: 3 Stocks That Could Follow in Walmart's Footsteps

Nearly a decade after holding its first Microsoft Ignite event in Chicago—and then abruptly pulling up stakes for other cities—the software giant's annual information technology conference is coming back to McCormick Place in November.

Microsoft Ignite conference returns to Chicago in November after 9-year hiatus

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Digilant, the digital media partner of choice for mid-market advertisers, announced its collaboration with Microsoft, adding its DSP, Invest, and its deal curation platform, Curate, to its tech stack. This approach offers Digilant's clients greater access to premium advertising inventory and advanced audience targeting solutions. "Our clients are a diverse group of advertisers that need to maximize their buying power to stay competitive and have an opportunity to.

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