Revenue segments as reported by the company.

Productivity & Business Processes

Intelligent Cloud

More Personal Computing

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Gross Profit, Operating Income, and Net Income as a percentage of Revenue

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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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Productivity and Business Processes Operating Income

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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.

Outstanding Shares

Market Cap

Also known as Price/Sales Ratio. Calculated using Average market cap for the quarter / Annualized quarterly revenue.

Revenue Multiple

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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Alphabet

Overall cloud adoption continued to decelerate, notching its slowest growth rate in two years. The AI gold rush is in full swing, but its impact hasn't shown up yet on financial statements.

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Chinese hackers accessed the Microsoft-powered email accounts of top China envoys, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

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Apple

Amazon

NVIDIA

Tesla

The introduction of ChatGPT by OpenAI on Nov. 30, 2022 has been compared to seminal events such as the detonation of the first atomic weapon, which ushered in the Atomic Age on July 16, 1945 in New Mexico. Whether artificial intelligence will take us to a Jetsonian utopia or the dystopian future of Mad Max is beyond the scope of this discussion.

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European officials are investigating whether Microsoft's practice of bundling its Teams software with Office 365 is anticompetitive, the European Commission said Thursday.

Microsoft under European antitrust investigation over Teams

An organization founded by Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon just released an open map dataset. Google Maps and Apple Maps currently dominate the mobile map market.

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The European Union has finally announced a formal antitrust investigation of Microsoft's bundling of Teams with Office 365 and Microsoft 365. The move comes two years after rival workplace comms company Slack complained to the bloc that Microsoft was unfairly bundling the collaboration and comms software with its popular cloud-based productivity suites for business.

EU opens competition probe of Microsoft bundling Teams with Office 365

Netflix

Netflix is lowering its ad prices to boost growth in the newly launched part of its business, while also reworking its advertising partnership with Microsoft, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Netflix Has a Plan to Boost Ad Revenue Growth. It Involves Microsoft.

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union announced Thursday that it opened a formal antitrust investigation targeting Microsoft MSFT, -3.76% into the software company's Teams messaging and videoconferencing app over concerns that its bundling with its Office productivity software suites gives it an unfair edge over competitors.

After complaint by Slack, European Union opens probe into Microsoft's Teams

The European Union opened an antitrust investigation into whether Microsoft is abusing its position by bundling its Teams videoconferencing app with its popular Office software.

Microsoft Faces European Probe Over Bundling of Teams Software

Get ready, as there's a double-shot of positive news for Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) stock investors. First of all, Microsoft's pricing strategy indicates that businesses are willing to pay a high price for the company's AI-enabled products.

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Advanced Micro Devices

If an investor were limited to purchasing a single AI stock investment, any of the 3 in this article would offer a strong chance at significant returns. Investors have seen the power of AI and the potential of the technology to transform business.

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The European Commission said it's opened a formal investigation into whether Microsoft MSFT, -3.76% breached EU competition rules by tying or bundling its communication and collaboration product Teams to its Office 365 and Microsoft 365 products. “In particular, the Commission is concerned that Microsoft may grant Teams a distribution advantage by not giving customers the choice on whether or not to include access to that product when they subscribe to their productivity suites and may have limited the interoperability between its productivity suites and competing offerings,” the commission said.

EU opens formal antitrust probe into Microsoft over Teams integration

European Union regulators on Thursday opened an antitrust investigation into Microsoft's bundling of its video and chat app Teams with other Office products.

EU opens antitrust probe into Microsoft over Teams bundling

Despite its already massive size, Microsoft still has big opportunities. It's hard to imagine a streaming world without Netflix at the center.

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Netflix is restructuring its advertising partnership with Microsoft a year into their deal and lowering ad prices, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.

Netflix reworks Microsoft pact, lowers ad prices - WSJ

The streaming company is asking advertisers for patience as it tries to jump-start its $6.99 a month ad tier.

Netflix Reworks Microsoft Pact and Lowers Ad Prices

Amgen

Broadcom

Blackrock Inc

Bristol-Myers

Carrier Global

Caterpillar

Chubb

Comcast

Cisco Systems

Dick's Sporting Goods

General Mills

HSBC Holdings

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

Johnson & Johnson

Juniper Networks

Kellogg

Kroger

Lowe's

Mondelez

Medtronic

QUALCOMM

Invesco QQQ

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF

My U.S. dividend growth portfolio, constructed in 2015, has outperformed the market by over 2% annually. The portfolio was designed to be resilient in a major stock market correction, focusing on dividend achievers with at least 10 years of dividend growth. For building a similar portfolio in 2023, I considered valuation and growth, leaning towards larger cap or mega-cap stocks, and factored in retirement income needs.

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Coca-Cola

Novo Nordisk

UnitedHealth Group

Some of the best-performing stocks, including market monsters helped buoy a rebound in equities. These firms are among the largest corporations in their respective niches and exert significant influence.

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Microsoft Corp. ( MSFT , Financial) reported strong earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 on July 15, but its stock declined more than 2% in after-hours trading, followed by a decline of more than 3% on July 26.

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Boeing

Salesforce

Honeywell

Intel

McDonald's

Procter & Gamble

Dow nearly gives up a 170-point intraday trading gain before finishing in the green for the 13th straight session.

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Automatic Data Processing

Texas Instruments

Union Pacific

The S&P 500 was little changed on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates to fight inflation.

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