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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.

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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

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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.

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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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The market is optimistic. But these leadership changes raise investing questions that could affect the value of Microsoft's Generative AI strategy.

Why Sam Altman's New Job Could Boost Microsoft Stock

Microsoft Corp. has moved quickly to turn a negative into a positive, and that's winning it Wall Street cheers Monday.

Microsoft scores its own ‘coup' as OpenAI drama leaves it in a better spot than before

Microsoft emerged on Monday as the big winner of the upheaval at OpenAI, hiring ousted CEO Sam Altman and other key staff of the startup to avert a potential flight to rivals and help deepen its lead in the artificial intelligence race.

Microsoft emerges as big winner from OpenAI turmoil with Altman on board

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Along with Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, the initial leadership of the AI venture includes OpenAI's former director of research Jakub Pachocki, former research scientist Szymon Sidor and former head of preparedness Aleksander Madry.

Microsoft ropes in Sam Altman, Greg Brockman and their OpenAI colleagues for new AI venture

While the broader tech stock rally already had many investors eying Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), the recent turbulence concerning OpenAI and its now-former CEO, Sam Altman, only brought the company further into focus.

ChatGPT predicts Microsoft stock price for the start of 2024

7:00am: US markets set to start shortened week in subdued fashion US markets are expected to make a subdued start as Wall Street starts the shortened Thanksgiving holiday week.  In pre-market trading, futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average were flat, while those for the S&P 500 were little changed, and contracts for the Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.1%.

Nasdaq expected to edge higher; Microsoft gains on Altman hire

Sam Altman, the co-founder of OpenAI, will be joining Microsoft to lead a new advanced artificial intelligence research team. This announcement comes after Altman's attempt to return to OpenAI faced resistance from the board that ousted him, leading to a breakdown in negotiations.

Former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Joins Microsoft's Ranks

The Existential Threat That Microsoft Missed — and Could Put Its GenAI Future at Risk

Microsoft's stock price climbed just under 2% in premarket trading Monday. The bounce came after Satya Nadella said that former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is joining the company.

Microsoft is on pace to add nearly $50 billion worth of market cap after hiring former OpenAI boss Sam Altman

After OpenAI ousted its former CEO Sam Altman, Microsoft hired him to lead a new AI research team. Tech experts weigh in on what this means for both companies.

'Damage control': Tech industry reacts to a chaotic weekend for OpenAI and Microsoft

After Altman's bid to return to the AI company was unsuccessful, Microsoft said that he would lead a new advanced AI research team at the tech giant.

Sam Altman to Join Microsoft Following OpenAI Ouster

Sam Altman is out as CEO of OpenAI.  The former boss was ousted by the company's board on Friday, kickstarting a weekend of chaos.

Sam Altman is out of OpenAI and has joined Microsoft. Here's a full timeline of the chaos that landed him there.

After a whirlwind weekend, Microsoft has hired the OpenAI founder as well as former OpenAI president Greg Brockman and other colleagues. It's been a whirlwind weekend at OpenAI after the company's board of directors fired founder Sam Altman on November 17.

Sam Altman hired by Microsoft to lead AI research after ouster from OpenAI

Microsoft has hired Sam Altman, stopping one of the biggest names in artificial intelligence from joining a rival. It's a clever move but the technology giant still has its work cut out to contain the fallout from Altman's firing at OpenAI.

Microsoft Hires Sam Altman for Its In-House AI Team. It Has a Big OpenAI Problem.

After an exceptionally tumultuous weekend, Satya Nadella, the CEO and Chairman of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), announced that Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, and some others would be joining the technology giant's new in-house artificial intelligence (AI) team.

Sam Altman to lead Microsoft's new AI team; Is MSFT stock about to skyrocket?

Emmett Shear, co-founder of Twitch, has been appointed as the interim CEO of OpenAI following the shock exit of co-founder Sam Altman. Initially, Mira Murati, the CTO, replaced Altman, but the board later chose Shear.

OpenAI saga: Twtich founder take the helm after Altman exit

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Monday announced the hiring of OpenAI's Sam Altman and other members of his team, days after the co-founder of the venture behind ChatGPT was fired.

Microsoft to hire OpenAI's Sam Altman: CEO Satya Nadella

Capping a tumultuous weekend, Microsoft said it's hiring Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, until last week's OpenAI's chief executive and president, to lead a new advanced artificial-intelligence research team as OpenAI turned to Emmett Shear to run the organization.

Microsoft hires Sam Altman after OpenAI fails to bring back ex-CEO

A previous version of this report made an incorrect reference to the amount of investment in OpenAI by Microsoft and the name of former OpenAi President Greg Brockman. The story has been corrected.

Sam Altman, reportedly replaced at OpenAi by former Twitch chief Emmett Shear

Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, recently departed from OpenAI, have been hired by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) to head an advanced artificial intelligence research team, according to the Financial Times. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, in a social media post, expressed the company's commitment to providing the resources needed for their success.

Microsoft signs up OpenAI pair Sam Altman and Greg Brockman

Former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will be joining Microsoft to lead a new advanced AI research team, according to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

Ousted OpenAI head Sam Altman to lead Microsoft's new AI team, CEO Nadella says

Former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is joining Microsoft. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced the move on X, adding both Altman and former president Greg Brockman to his company's ranks.

Microsoft hires former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman after a weekend of chaos

OpenAI has resisted efforts to rehire its recently fired chief executive and hired Emmett Shear, the former head of Twitch, Bloomberg reported on Monday.

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