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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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SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #consulting--Strong Tower Consulting, a Washington-state based management-consulting firm, was named a finalist for the Microsoft Supplier Prestige Awards for the second straight year (2023, 2024). As a Certified Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE) and a Women Owned Business Enterprise, Strong Tower was recognized in 2024 as one of the top five “Diverse-Owned Suppliers of the Year” by Microsoft for its unique Inclusion Consulting® model - defined by a dedication to trustwor.

Strong Tower Consulting Named Finalist for Microsoft Supplier Prestige Awards for Two Consecutive Years

Disney

Alphabet

NVIDIA

Visa

Once upon a time, it was popular among investors to check what Warren Buffett was buying and selling to get inspired and catch a glimpse of the stocks likely to skyrocket. By 2024, while the Oracle of Omaha still holds significant sway, a new and somewhat cynical set of strategies emerged – copying the trades made by U.S. members of Congress.

This is the most successful Congress stock trading bot in 2024

OpenAI's recent unveiling of its text-to-video generative artificial intelligence (generative AI) model may just have been the biggest thing to happen in the wild world of AI since ChatGPT. Undoubtedly, the technology will garner various emotions (awe, excitement, maybe even horror?

Get Ready for OpenAI Sora! 3 AI Stocks to Play the Rise of Text-to-Video

New York Times

The tech giant and its partner OpenAI were accused of infringing on copyrights to train A.I. technologies like the online chatbot ChatGPT.

Microsoft Seeks to Dismiss Parts of Suit Filed by The New York Times

Over the weekend I mentioned how on Valentine's Day, I talked with Jon Erlichman of Bloomberg about what tradeable instrument I would date and which one I would marry. He also asked me, to comment on which instrument I believed got away?

Microsoft Stock: The One That Got Away

In a striking turn of events, Elon Musk, Tesla's TSLA, -7.16% CEO, has initiated legal action against OpenAI and its leadership, alleging that the organization he helped found has moved from its original altruistic mission toward a profit-driven approach, particularly after partnering with Microsoft MSFT, -0.14%.

Why is Elon Musk suing Open AI and Sam Altman? In a word: Microsoft.

Apple

Amazon

Tesla

The Magnificent Seven stocks carried the markets in 2023, far outperforming most of the rest. These seven stocks — Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Tesla, and Meta — returned an average of 111% last year, compared to a roughly 25% return for the S&P 500 and a 54% return for the Nasdaq 100.

A Magnificent 2024? Managers Review Their Magnificent Seven Holdings

Autodesk

General Motors

Mastercard

Roblox

Earnings winners have emerged stronger this season, defying the odds in the penultimate quarter of 2023. As businesses navigate through the complexities of the current economic landscape, a major shift towards easing input costs, cost controls, and operational efficiencies is paying many dividends.

Earnings Blowouts 2024: 7 Stocks that Crushed Wall Street Estimates in Q4

The S&P 500 index is trading around record highs after just four stocks drove nearly half of its gains in February, according to BofA Global Research.

S&P 500's breadth ‘still narrow' after record peak — with these four stocks driving February gains

It is natural to want to generate returns on your investment and to expect every penny to grow. While it may seem too ambitious, it can become possible if you know the right investment opportunities.

3 Stocks to Buy Today if You Have $5,000 Ready to Invest

JPMorgan Chase & Co

In the world of investing, blue-chip stocks hold a prestigious position that only a few companies can achieve. They represent the presence of large, well-established and financially sound corporations that are often recognized as industry leaders.

Forever Stocks: 3 Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy and Never Let Go

Stanley Druckenmiller has significant positions in Microsoft and Nvidia. Microsoft's relationship with OpenAI is proving to be very valuable.

This Billionaire Investor Has 21% of His Portfolio Invested in These 2 Artificial Intelligence Growth Stocks

Logitech

Netflix

Tech giants like NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA), Netflix, Inc. (NFL), Meta Platforms, Inc. (META), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Logitech International (LOGI) are likely to benefit from the Nasdaq's ongoing rally.

5 Solid Tech Stocks to Buy as Nasdaq Hits All-Time High

Monster Beverage

Over the past three decades, significant events have reshaped the world, with advancements in technology, the internet, renewable energy, and the latest artificial intelligence constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation. Concurrently, these advancements have contributed to the gains of S&P 500 stocks.

Best performing S&P 500 stocks over the last 30 years

Four of the "Magnificent Seven" have no dividend track record to speak of. Of the remaining three, one beats the other two in all categories.

Meet the Best Dividend Stock Among the "Magnificent Seven"

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ), with its investment in ChatGPT developer OpenAI, is already a powerful competitor in the field of artificial intelligence technology. Yet, there are still areas for Microsoft to conquer and ways for the company to evolve and expand.

Want an AI Play to Keep the Bears Away? Consider MSFT Stock.

Roughly 27% of Third Point's portfolio is invested in the so-called "Magnificent Seven" stocks. The thread woven through these industry leaders is artificial intelligence (AI).

Billionaire Dan Loeb Has 27% of His Third Point Portfolio in 3 Brilliant "Magnificent Seven" Stocks, but Completely Sold Out of Another

Having reliable stocks in your portfolio will reduce your stress and can help you generate stable returns. Combine stability with dividend payments, and your cash flow can go up every year.

Portfolio Pillars: 3 Dividend Growers for Enduring Wealth

In recent months, a select group of companies collectively known as the ‘Magnificent Seven' has wielded influence over the stock market. These companies have found themselves in the spotlight once again amidst a thriving stock market, marked by record highs in key indices such as the S&P 500 and Dow.

The Magnificent Seven: Stock market leaders thrive in 2024

Amgen

American Express

Boeing

Caterpillar

Salesforce

Cisco Systems

Chevron

Dow Inc

Goldman Sachs

Intel

Johnson & Johnson

Coca-Cola

McDonald's

NIKE

UnitedHealth Group

Verizon

"The Dow® [adds a stock] if the company has an excellent reputation, demonstrates sustained growth, and is of interest to a large number of investors. Sector representation is also a consideration.”–DowJones&Co. The highest-yield 10 stocks are March's Dogs of the Dow: GS, JNJ, KO, AMGN, CSCO, IBM, CVX, DOW, MMM, and VZ. They only averaged a 4.15% annual yield. Thirty Dow stocks represent nine of eleven sectors. DowJones tracks utilities as a separate index and omits real estate. Broker top-ten target-estimated March net-gains ranged 12.35%-25.79%, topped by BA 2/29/24.

March Dogs Of The Dow: Buy 1; Watch 4

Alibaba

Canada Pension Plan, one of the largest in the world, doubled its investment in Apple stock, initiated a position in Alibaba, and bought more Microsoft and Tesla.

Giant Pension Bought Apple, Microsoft, Tesla, and Alibaba Stock Ahead of 2024

Automatic Data Processing

Bristol-Myers

BlackRock Science & Technology

Crown Castle International

Calamos Convertible Opportunities And Income Fund

Deere & Company

Enbridge

SPDR Gold Trust

abrdn Healthcare Investors 

Main Street Capital

The Near Perfect Portfolio Strategy provides SWAN-like attributes and aims to meet income and growth goals while minimizing volatility and drawdowns. The strategy consists of three buckets: Dividend Growth Investing, High Income (CEF investing), and Hedging (Rotational bucket). Backtesting results over 17 years show that the strategy has the potential to outperform the S&P 500, with lower drawdowns and volatility.

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