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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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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--stc group collaborates with Microsoft to unlock the potential of innovation in corporate digital transformation.

stc group Collaborates with Microsoft to Unlock the Potential of Innovation in Corporate Digital Transformation

LinkedIn is adding an AI career coach to help Premium users with job-hunting. The company says the tool can help users see if a job is a good fit and prepare for interviews.

LinkedIn just launched a new AI job coach for Premium members

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

Wall Street Analysts See Microsoft (MSFT) as a Buy: Should You Invest?

Amazon

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN ) has reportedly agreed to pay  Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) $1 billion over five years to enable 1 million of Amazon's employees to utilize MSFT's Microsoft 365 “cloud productivity software.” Microsoft 365 is MSFT's cloud-based offering that includes all of the company's well-known apps, including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Satya Nadella Just Nabbed a Deal with Amazon. Buy MSFT Stock Now.

McDonald's

Visa

The uncertainty surrounding interest rates and the mixed earnings have pressured investor sentiment. With the holiday season upon us, now is also a good time to invest in stocks that will enjoy a strong upcoming quarter.

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AbbVie

Home Depot

AbbVie, Home Depot, and Microsoft are all solid dividend growth stocks. All of them should continue increasing their payouts for years to come.

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Apple

Alphabet

NVIDIA

Tesla

We have no idea which companies will dominate the stock market a decade from now — the “Magnificent Seven” of 2033, in other words.

Today's ‘Magnificent Seven' stocks are destined to ride off into the sunset

Microsoft has a broader business than Alphabet with multiple product categories generating more than 20% growth last quarter. Alphabet, however, could have the better assets in Google Search and YouTube.

Has Microsoft Proved It's a Better Growth Stock Than Alphabet?

Arista Networks

ServiceNow

Artificial intelligence ( AI ) is revolutionizing workplaces and productivity. This technology is giving consumers and businesses more possibilities.

Catch the AI Boom: 3 Stocks to Watch Now

LinkedIn now has 1 billion-plus members and hopes to grow that number using AI. The professional networking/job search social media platform announced its membership milestone Wednesday (Nov. 1), and with it, the launch of an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot and other generative AI tools for Premium members.

LinkedIn Launches AI Job Seeker Tool and Marks 1 Billion Members

A new Microsoft artificial intelligence (AI) product could become a major revenue driver for the tech giant. The company Wednesday (Nov. 1) began selling its Microsoft 365 Copilot AI for its Office app business subscribers after launching a commercial version in September.

Report: Microsoft's AI Copilot Could Add $10 Billion to its Yearly Revenue

Amgen

UnitedHealth Group

Walmart

The Dow Jones Industrial Average of blue chip stocks is trading higher for the week, but is still in correction territory, having posted losses in each of the past three months.

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Electronic Arts

Nintendo

Videogame sales are steadily rebounding, helping stocks like Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Electronic Arts (EA) and Nintendo (NTDOY).

Can Videogame Makers Stage a Turnaround From the 2022 Lows?

LinkedIn said it surpassed 1 billion members and debuted an AI chatbot billed as a “job seeker coach” and other generative AI tools for Premium members. For months, LinkedIn has been unveiling AI tools as the company focuses on automated recruiter messages and job descriptions.

LinkedIn passes 1 billion members and launches new AI chatbot to help you get a job

The Microsoft 365 Copilot might give Microsoft over $10 billion in annualized revenue by 2026. That assumes just 18% of eligible users sign up.

Microsoft starts selling its Copilot AI tool for email and documents

LivePerson

SoundHound AI Inc

First things first, how does conversational AI differ from generative AI? It's conversational and used to facilitate human-like discussions between humans and machines.

3 Conversational AI Stocks Poised to Make Huge Gains

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Microsoft's Strong Quarter

GitLab

Intel

Without a doubt, breakthrough innovations can move stocks tremendously. For example, in the last 16 years, the advent of streaming boosted Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX ) stock tremendously.

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Picking growth stocks for the next 10 years is not easy, because the stock market changes seemingly every second. Still, some growth companies can be trusted for a long period, and they have the potential to increase your future wealth significantly.

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Cipher Mining

CleanSpark

First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF

Hut 8 Mining Corp

MicroStrategy Incorporated

First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry & Digital Economy ETF (CRPT), which provides exposure to the crypto industry and digital economy companies, has gained about 9.2%, becoming the best-performing ETF of October.

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Netflix

October is coming to a close on Tuesday, and while kids are getting ready to put on their costumes to go trick-or-treating, investors are reflecting on what was an active month for the stock market.

Netflix, Microsoft, and More. Here Are the Top and Bottom Stock Performers for October.

Microsoft is bringing an artificial intelligence assistant to its next-generation PC operating system. It might prove more informative than Siri on the Mac.

Microsoft releases big Windows 11 update with Copilot AI assistant included

Alerian MLP ETF

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure

Crown Castle International

Energy Transfer LP Unit

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

Invesco QQQ

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

Leading market valuation metrics indicate that the stock market is overvalued right now. Peter Lynch, however, believes that there are abundant bargains in the current stock market. We share where he thinks the bargains are to be found and what our top picks are.

Peter Lynch Says This Is Where The Bargains Are Right Now

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #abtesting--Split Software, a leading Feature Management and Experimentation provider, today announces a new collaboration with Microsoft to develop a product experimentation service within Microsoft Azure. With this new service, Microsoft customers will get access to Split's experimentation capabilities integrated within Azure App Configuration. This provides developers the ability to run experiments and gain insights for faster, safer product releases right inside A.

Split Partners with Microsoft to Jointly Deliver Feature Experimentation Service in Microsoft Azure

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RapidFort selected as a member of the prestigious Microsoft for Startups Pegasus Program.

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