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Productivity & Business Processes

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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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Market Cap

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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's (MSFT) fourth-quarter fiscal 2023 results reflect sluggishness in the Azure business, and declining PC sales, offset by growing AI business.

Microsoft (MSFT) Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y

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Alphabet

Amazon is continuing its expansion into the health space with the launch of a new generative AI tool called HealthScribe, meant to take over some time-consuming administrative tasks of doctor's offices and clinics, the company said.

AI At The Doctor? Amazon Launches New Service As Google, Microsoft Aim At Merging Healthcare With Artificial Intelligence

NVIDIA

Microsoft Corp. and Alphabet Inc. mentioned “AI” so many times on their earnings conference calls that one bullish Nvidia Corp. analyst is beginning to think his above-consensus estimates may be too conservative.

Nvidia estimates ‘may prove conservative' as Microsoft, Google mentions of AI more than double

Boeing

Earnings reports were driving big moves in stocks on Wednesday.

Stocks making the biggest midday moves: Microsoft, Alphabet, Boeing and more

PayPal

Microsoft and PayPal are expanding their partnership to allow Xbox owners in the United States to use Venmo as a payment method for games, movies, TV shows, and apps from the Xbox store. Customers can also use the new payment method for Xbox Game Pass subscriptions.

Microsoft, PayPal partner to bring Venmo support to the Microsoft Store and Xbox store

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares declined after the company reported second-quarter earnings that beat expectations but disappointed investors with a small quarter-over-quarter decline in the growth of its Azure cloud services business.  Still, analysts at Wedbush are upbeat, maintaining their ‘Outperform' rating on the stocking and increasing their price target to $400 from $375.

Microsoft merits higher price target following 2Q earnings beat, AI momentum

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Texas Instruments

U.S. equities were mixed and little changed at midday on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, ahead of the Fed's decision on interest rates.

Markets Mixed and Little Changed at Midday Ahead of Fed Decision

Microsoft most recent earnings results failed to impress investors, with the stock falling about 3%. But Wall Street analysts are bullish on the company's heavy focus on artificial intelligence.

'AI momentum building in Redmond': Here's how Wall Street is reacting to Microsoft's earnings report

Some of the world's top artificial intelligence companies are launching a new industry body to work together — and with policymakers and researchers — on ways to regulate the development of bleeding-edge AI.

Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic announce industry group to promote safe AI development

The headline numbers for Microsoft (MSFT) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2023, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Compared to Estimates, Microsoft (MSFT) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) provided revenue guidance for the current quarter that missed analysts' average estimates. This sent MSFT stock down over 3% in early trading today.

Is the AI Rally Over for Microsoft (MSFT) Stock?

Many analysts are hopeful about Microsoft in the long term, but some are disappointed that clear artificial intelligence growth probably won't come this year.

Microsoft shares fall after earnings report as analysts digest a delayed A.I. ramp

Microsoft NASDAQ: MSFT had an outstanding quarter, but it was not enough to spur the market to rally. The takeaway from the post-release action is that AI is priced into the market, and the stock may not reach new highs this year.

Microsoft Corrects On Solid Results: AI Is Priced Into The Market

SAN JOSE, Calif. and REDMOND, Wash., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) and Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT), today announced Microsoft's integration of PayPal's Pay Later solution in the U.S., U.K., Australia, Germany, France, Spain, and Italy. In addition, customers in the U.S. will soon have the option to pay with Venmo in the Microsoft Store. Venmo is currently available in the Microsoft Store on Xbox in the U.S. These new integrations offer customers more flexible ways to pay and help increase customer loyalty.

Microsoft Deepens Relationship with PayPal to Offer Simple, Flexible Payment Options

Tech companies say Frontier Model Forum will focus on ‘safe and responsible' creation of new models

Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and startup form body to regulate AI development

The effort comes as policymakers weigh what appropriate guardrails on the technology could look like, without hindering innovation.

Google, Microsoft form new A.I. group to develop safety standards ahead of policymakers

As Microsoft Corp. and Alphabet Inc. get more serious about artificial intelligence, they're spending a lot more time discussing it with the investment community.

Microsoft and Google can't stop talking about AI, and this chart proves it

Microsoft shares lost some of the recent momentum generated by its push for artificial intelligence (AI) as the company's fourth quarter earnings report highlighted a slowdown in its Azure cloud and Windows PC businesses.

Microsoft Shares Drop as Azure Growth Slows, AI Bet Yet To Pay Off

Meta, Microsoft and Amazon team up on maps project to crack Apple-Google duopoly

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on everybody's lips in 2023. Everyone is excited about AI at the moment, and the excitement is visible in the stock market.

The AI revolution is here – should you buy AI stocks?

Microsoft Corp. said one of the last words investors wanted to hear Tuesday in light of a big run up in its stock, but analysts seemed nonetheless undeterred.

Microsoft utters a dreaded word, but bulls on its stock are still cheering

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The most intelligent companies today have anticipated the AI boom. Companies with access to large amounts of proprietary data could also have strengthening moats.

3 of the Smartest Tech Stocks to Buy in 2023

The generative AI arms race between Google and Microsoft was in focus Tuesday as the two tech giants held dueling earnings calls that featured their AI initiatives prominently.

Microsoft and Google AI race in spotlight amid dueling earnings calls

Microsoft's stock has soared more than 40% year to date. The company rallied investors by getting a head start in the booming AI industry.

1 Green Flag for Microsoft in 2023, and 1 Red Flag

Shares of PacWest Bancorp PACW, -27.04% rocketed 37% as the Banc of California BANC, +11.17% confirmed plans to buy the troubled regional lender.

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