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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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Activision Blizzard

Microsoft aims to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion, potentially creating the third-largest gaming company by revenue. Regulatory hurdles, particularly in the U.K., continue to hinder the acquisition.

Should You Hold or Fold Amid Microsoft's Bid for Activision Blizzard?

Host Hotels & Resorts

Starbucks

Verizon

Microsoft, Host Hotels & Resorts, Verizon, and Starbucks recently raised their dividends. The raises from Microsoft, Verizon, and Starbucks continued their more than decade-long growth streaks.

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Despite macroeconomic headwinds, Microsoft remains resilient, generating enviable growth. It also boasts a fortress-like balance sheet with plenty of cash.

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Disney

Microsoft is serving up great performance and remains excellently positioned for the long term. Disney has difficult times ahead, to be sure, but that is likely already incorporated in its valuation.

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Amazon

Needham analyst Laura Martin says Apple has fallen behind its big-tech peers in artificial intelligence (AI). Amazon's cloud leadership gives the company a unique advantage in the burgeoning AI market.

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Editor's note: Any and all references to time frames longer than one trading day are for purposes of market context only, and not recommendations of any holding time frame.

Microsoft: Profits up in the Clouds

The prospects for a potential Microsoft (MSFT) and Activision Blizzard (ATVI) deal looks promising for both parties at the moment.

Acquisition Watch: Time to Buy Microsoft (MSFT) or Activision Blizzard (ATVI) Stock?

If the deal closes, it'll turn Xbox-maker Microsoft into one of the top three video game publishers.

Microsoft and Activision's $69B Deal: UK Regulator Shows Sign of Approval Coming

Apple

NVIDIA

Investors often focus on the sheer amount of growth delivered by shares of Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft. But each company generates a ton of cash, part of which they return to shareholders in the form of a dividend.

Here's How Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft Could Pay You $1,000 Per Year in Dividend Income

British regulators said Microsoft's restructured purchase plan to acquire Activision Blizzard for $69 billion "opens the door" to the biggest ever gaming deal getting done.

Microsoft-Activision restructured $69B deal pleases British regulators

British competition regulators gave preliminary approval Friday to Microsoft's restructured $69 billion deal to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard, easing a final global hurdle that paves the way for one of the largest tech transactions in history to go through.

Microsoft's revamped $69 billion deal for Activision is on the cusp of going through

Microsoft has paid dividends since 2003, with an impressive streak of 18 consecutive years of dividend growth. But its current dividend yield is below the S&P 500 average.

Microsoft Stock Dividend Analysis: What Investors Should Know

The announcement shows the UK watchdog is close to reversing its earlier decision to block Microsoft from taking over the maker of hit gaming franchises like Call of Duty and World of Warcraft.

Microsoft's $69B deal for ‘Call of Duty' maker Activision close to gaining approval

Microsoft's plan to sell Activision Blizzard's cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft appears to have appeased UK antitrust regulators who previously sought to block its $68.

UK regulator: Microsoft concessions ‘substantially address' concerns about Activision deal

Antitrust regulators in the U.K. provisionally approved Microsoft's (MSFT) restructured deal to acquire Activision Blizzard (ATVI) on Friday, tentatively allowing what would be the biggest gaming deal ever to go ahead.

UK Regulator Gives Preliminary Approval of Modified Microsoft-Activision Deal

Goldman Sachs thinks artificial intelligence will add $7 trillion to the global economy over the next 10 years. It also expects businesses will spend $200 billion per year on AI hardware and software by 2025.

Businesses Will Invest $200 Billion in AI by 2025: These 2 Stocks Could Be the Biggest Winners

In the tumultuous world of stock markets, 2023 has proven to be an auspicious year for Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) investors. The tech giant's stock has witnessed a noteworthy rally, outperforming the broader S&P 500 market index by a notable margin.

Here's why bulls may jump on Microsoft stock soon

When Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) first offered to pay $75 billion to acquire Activision Blizzard Inc.

$75 Billion Microsoft, Activision Deal Just a Shout Away From Closure

Costco

Lockheed Martin

Ammo

Union Pacific

With increased volatility rocking the markets this year, it's more important than ever for investors to ensure their portfolios are allocated across a balanced mix of stable, blue-chip stocks and higher growth opportunities. While the majority of your holdings should be devoted to established, dividend-paying companies, I believe carving out a portion for reasonably-priced growth stocks with long growth runways can enhance overall returns.

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Microsoft owns 33% of OpenAI, and ChatGPT 4 now has 720 plugins available, allowing it to access the internet, search scientific studies, Wolfram Alpha, scan PDFs, and create charts. ChatGPT 4+ is a potentially revolutionary research and productivity tool that Microsoft is already incorporating into new subscriptions and planning to roll out enhanced Office365 products this year. Evercore ISI estimates that OpenAI integration into its products could boost MSFT's annual sales by $100 billion by 2027, increasing sales growth from 13% annually to 20%.

100 Billion Reasons You Need To Own Microsoft

Britain's antitrust regulator said the companies had addressed its main concerns about the $69 billion deal, though final approval is yet to come.

Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal: U.K. Agency Signals Approval

Alphabet

Honeywell

IonQ

Defiance Quantum ETF

D-Wave Quantum Inc

In the ever-evolving tech investment landscape, quantum computing stocks continue to captivate investors. Investors are interested in which quantum computing stocks to buy now.

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Microsoft and Activision Blizzard may finally be at the finish line. The CMA provisionally greenlit Microsoft's acquisition of the "Call of Duty" developer.

Microsoft's $68.7 billion Activision acquisition clears key hurdle after UK regulator provisionally approves deal

Scholastic

Alibaba

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric

JD.com

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. FFIE, -6.15% stock climbed 6.8% after executives at the electric-mobility ecosystems group said that several top executives, including incoming Chief Executive Matthias Aydt, have agreed to salary reductions and stock purchase agreement.

Scholastic stock tumbles on loss, Activision share rises on Microsoft deal news and more moving stocks

Britain's competition watchdog was the company's last major barrier to getting the deal over the finish line.

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