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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 has integrated AI into its business productivity software, aiming to increase productivity in the white-collar workforce. The company's approach to integrating AI capabilities across its tech stack and network is expected to generate significant revenue. Positive reviews suggest that businesses may increase spending on Microsoft's AI software during economic contractions due to its productivity gains.

Microsoft's Copilot Product Solidifies Leading Competitive Position In Artificial Intelligence

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Apple

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL)considered acquiring the Bing search engine from Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) or launching a joint venture with the company in 2018, according to a transcript of testimony unsealed from the Department of Justice's antitrust trial against Google.  The testimony, taken last week from Apple's head of machine learning and former Google senior vice president of engineering John Giannandrea, reveals that Apple was considering using Bing instead of Google as the search engine for iPhones and Macs.

Apple explored buying Bing in 2018, unsealed testimony reveals

The deal with Microsoft wasn't completed and Giannandrea said he believed Apple CEO Tim Cook told Microsoft it wasn't going forward.

Apple considered buying Bing from Microsoft in 2018

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Since 2017, Apple has turned down multiple opportunities to chip away at Google's search engine dominance, according to newly unsealed court transcripts, including a chance to purchase Microsoft's Bing and to make the privacy-focused DuckDuckGo a default for users of its Safari's private browsing mode.

Apple rejected opportunities to buy Microsoft's Bing, integrate with DuckDuckGo

The company's 49% share of the ChatGPT developer could be undervalued based on reported fundraising for rival artificial-intelligence start-ups.

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Zscaler

The potential for an extended period of high interest rates is taking the wind out of Wall Street's sails. Veteran tech analyst Dan Ives believes cybersecurity, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and a rebound in digital advertising will drive tech stocks to new heights as we head into 2024.

Tech Analyst Dan Ives Says 4 Secular Growth Trends Are a "Springboard for Growth Into 2024." These Stocks Could Profit Most.

Microsoft and Amazon face an investigation into their dominance of the cloud-computing market in the U.K. It's the latest antitrust issue to hit the tech sector.

Microsoft Joins Amazon in Antitrust Crosshairs. This Time It's About the Cloud.

Microsoft and Amazon could be in hot water over apparently making it difficult for UK customers to use multiple suppliers of vital cloud services.

Microsoft, Amazon facing UK antitrust probe over cloud services

Communications industry regulator Ofcom has referred both Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) to the UK's Competition and Markets Authority for investigation amid worries over the pair's dominant position in cloud computing. Confirming the probe, the CMA said its independent inquiry group will assess the impact the two tech titans have on the £7.5 billion-a-year industry.

Microsoft and Amazon cloud units face anti-competition probe

The FAANG stocks have led the stock market higher for years, but a new, even more powerful group has emerged. The "Magnificent 7" features seven of the top-performing stocks in the S&P 500 this year.

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The U.K. cloud market has been thrust firmly into the regulatory crosshairs, with news that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is launching a full-scale investigation into whether the big cloud infrastructure companies make it difficult for businesses to switch, or use multiple providers.

AWS, Microsoft, and Google face UK competition probe over cloud lock-in practices

The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority Thursday launched an investigation into the cloud computing market after media regulator Ofcom flagged concerns about the industry's two dominant players Microsoft and Amazon.

U.K. Competition Watchdog Investigates Cloud Business After Regulator Flags Concerns About Microsoft And Amazon

Britain's competition regulator said Thursday it's launching an investigation of market leaders Amazon.com and Microsoft over cloud services.

Amazon and Microsoft face probe in the U.K. over cloud services

Microsoft and Amazon the focus of cloud computing probe

The competition regulator is to investigate the dominance of Amazon and Microsoft in the UK's cloud market.

Amazon-Microsoft dominance in UK cloud market faces competition investigation

British media regulator Ofcom on Thursday asked the country's antitrust regulator to investigate U.S. tech giants Amazon and Microsoft's dominance of the UK cloud market.

UK regulator asks for antitrust probe into Amazon, Microsoft cloud dominance

Ofcom is concerned that so-called "hyperscalers" like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure are limiting competition in the cloud computing market.

Amazon and Microsoft's cloud dominance referred for UK competition probe

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Veeam Announces Backup-as-a-Service for Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure

Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, said Google's dominance of online search is hurting Bing, WSJ reported. The CEO spoke as a witness in the Justice Department's antitrust trial against Google.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella gets honest about Bing's chances against Google

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Tech stocks fell sharply on Tuesday, leading a broader market decline that was sparked by concerns of rising interest rates

Tech stocks are still sliding after closing out their worst month of 2023

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"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.”–Dow Jones & Co. The highest-yield 10 stocks are October's Dogs of the Dow: JNJ, AMGN, KO, GS, CVX, IBM, DOW, MMM, VZ, and WBA averaged a 4.99% annual yield. Thirty Dow stocks represent nine of eleven sectors. Dow Jones tracks utilities as a separate index and omits real estate. Broker top-ten target-estimated October net-gains ranged 17.91%-45.47%, topped by WBA 10/2/23.

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