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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

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

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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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Broadcom

Cisco Systems

AI has had all the buzz in 2023, as such, we are going to look at 4 Dividend Stocks set to benefit from AI in the coming years. Microsoft and Nvidia have been the clear leaders in the space, but there are plenty of other companies involved in AI. Q1 saw the largest number of mentions of the word "AI" within S&P 500 conference calls in over the past 10 plus years.

4 Dividend Stocks Set To Benefit From AI

CEO Satya Nadella wants the company to reach $500 billion in sales by 2030. The sprawling tech giant has invested around $13 billion into OpenAI so far.

Historic Buying Opportunity: Why Microsoft Is a No-Brainer Stock

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yugabyte, the enterprise distributed SQL database company, today announced the public availability of YugabyteDB Managed on Microsoft Azure. With this update, organizations can deploy YugabyteDB as a fully managed database-as-a-service on all three major public cloud providers. The service is available in over 66 regions worldwide, including 15 Azure regions. Enterprises can leverage the extensive global footprint of YugabyteDB on the leading IaaS providers,.

YugabyteDB Managed Arrives on Microsoft Azure With Enterprise-Grade Resilience, Scalability and Security

Advance Auto Parts

Apple

Amazon

Enphase Energy

Alphabet

NVIDIA

Zions Bancorp

The S&P 500 has risen 14.5% this year to 4,396.44, but we're actually in a bull market, with a 23% gain from the 2022 closing low of 3,577.03 on Oct. 12. (One definition of a bull market is a 20% price increase for a benchmark index.

These are the best-performing stocks in the 2023 bull market — and the worst

Adobe

Salesforce

Certain companies are formidable forces in the software-as-a-service (SaaS) marketplace. They drive innovation, capture market share, and redefine how businesses operate.

3 Millionaire-Maker SaaS Stocks to Buy And Hold Forever

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) stock flourished in the 1990s, when the internet gained acceptance in homes and businesses. In 2023, the toast of the town isn't the internet, but artificial intelligence and especially generative AI.

Want to Buy Microsoft Stock? Wait for This to Happen.

AI stocks may look as if they're never slowing down, but that's not true. OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, actively lobbied the European Union to impact upcoming AI regulations.

On Thin Ice: 3 AI Stocks at Risk After Failing to Meet EU Standards

Microsoft stock reached new highs as it begins to roll out AI-powered features across its software products. Alphabet has been investing in AI for a long time and could see strong growth because of it.

2 AI Stocks Up Over 30% This Year Have More Upside in Them

Tech giants Alphabet, Amazon, Tesla, and Nvidia have all executed stock splits over the past two years. Microsoft's share price is up 1,280% since the last time it sliced up its shares in 2003.

Stock Split Watch: Is Microsoft Next?

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives believes the current bull run will be supercharged by accelerating demand for AI. Businesses scrambling to leverage AI could unleash up to $1 trillion in incremental IT spending.

Wall Street Analyst Dan Ives Sees a "Tidal Wave" of Growth and $1 Trillion in Incremental IT Spending Unleashed by AI. His 4 Favorite Stocks to Reap the Rewards.

Activision Blizzard

SAN FRANCISCO — The fate of what could be the priciest merger in tech industry history is now in the hands of a federal judge who must decide whether to stop Microsoft from closing its deal to buy videogame company Activision Blizzard.

‘All of this is for a shooter videogame': Fate of Microsoft-Activision deal now in judge's hands

Microsoft's proposed takeover of Activision Blizzard was blocked by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), citing concerns over the company's position in the cloud gaming market. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella hinted at considering all options, including potentially pulling Activision Blizzard out of the UK to complete the merger, which would make the company's IP unavailable to UK gamers. Despite the ongoing Activision Blizzard debacle, Microsoft's gaming business continues to grow with the recent acquisition of Bethesda  bearing fruit soon with the release of "Starfield".

Microsoft's Upcoming Console-Seller Paves Way For Acceleration In Gaming

Quantum computing stocks are gaining traction among investors. This trend has sparked a surge in quantum computing stocks to buy.

3 Quantum Computing Stocks That AI Predicts Will Deliver Triple-Digit Returns in 2030

American Tower

Dominion Energy

Mondelez

Realty Income Corp

PepsiCo

Visa

At the moment, we're navigating through an economy where inflation continues to hover above the Federal Reserve's long-term target of 2%. Therefore, savvy investors will want to focus their efforts on inflation-resistant stocks.

7 Stocks That Are Thriving in the Inflationary Environment

Baidu

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword. The revolutionary technology underpins a boom in various industries, laying fertile ground for AI stocks.

Unlock the AI Boom with These 3 Top Stocks

The fate of what could be the priciest merger in tech industry history will soon be in the hands of a federal judge who must decide whether to stop Microsoft from closing its deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard.

Microsoft makes final case for Activision Blizzard deal as federal judge decides whether to block it

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ASML Hld

Datadog

Fortinet

Palo Alto Networks

Atlassian

Workday

The Invesco QQQ fund gives investors an easy way to gain exposure to top tech and tech-adjacent stocks. Here, we feature nine of the hottest names in the ETF.

The Best QQQ Stocks To Buy Now

In the latest blow to Reddit after its API billing changes, the makers of Minecraft – one of the best-selling video games of all time – have quit the platform.

Minecraft developers quit Reddit after company's controversial changes

Two U.S. authors sued OpenAI in San Francisco federal court on Wednesday, claiming in a proposed class action that the company misused their works to "train" its popular generative artificial-intelligence system ChatGPT.

Lawsuit says OpenAI violated US authors' copyrights to train AI chatbot

Microsoft today announced a slew of new AI-powered shopping tools for its new Bing search engine and the Bing AI chatbot in the Edge sidebar. While a lot of the shopping features that Microsoft built into Edge over the years aren't exactly fan favorites, this new set of tools actually looks useful.

Microsoft brings new AI-powered shopping tools to Bing and Edge

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) company behind ChatGPT, has been hit with a lawsuit alleging it misused vast quantities of internet users' private data to train its AI tools.

OpenAI Faces Lawsuit Alleging Misuse of Internet Users' Data

The reported $10 billion investment in OpenAI is expected to pay off handsomely for Microsoft in time to come. Various metrics sourced from corporate surveys, consensus estimates, and management commentary indicate that MSFT is a leader in AI with a favorable outlook. I leave my Buy rating for Microsoft stock unchanged, as I see MSFT as a good proxy for the AI secular growth trend.

Is Microsoft A Good AI Stock Pick? Yes, Numbers Don't Lie

This iron condor trade on Microsoft stock has the potential to return 20% if MSFT stays between 318 and 362.

How This Microsoft Stock Option Trade Could Return 20% In 3 Weeks

Advanced Micro Devices

Rambus

Super Micro Computer

Worried you've missed out on the AI revolution? Andrew Rocco answers your questions.

AI Stocks: Too Late to Invest?

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s chief financial officer has argued that the idea of blocking rivals from the Call of Duty series was never mentioned prior to a proposed takeover of the games' creator. In a written declaration, Amy Hood said she understood the “necessity” of continuing to allow rivals such as Sony's PlayStation to offer Call of Duty games amid the proposed merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard.

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