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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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LONDON & AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--1E, a Digital Employee Experience (DEX) platform leader, today announced the launch of 1E for Microsoft Intune. This new solution arms IT organizations with granular control and real-time actions for efficient targeting of deployments, maintenance of a standardized baseline, and continuous compliance monitoring. "Now more than ever, organizations need to maximize the value of their investments by fully leveraging their capabilities," said Mark Banfield,.

1E Announces Comprehensive Solution for Microsoft Intune

CrowdStrike

Fortinet

Palo Alto Networks

SentinelOne

Hackers are expected to use generative AI in phishing attacks or to create malware. Cybersecurity firms need big data to fight back.

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Amazon

Alphabet

Windows Copilot is an AI-powered personal assistant that works across its latest operating system. Bill Gates believes that personal assistants will shape who wins and loses in the AI race.

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Chinese hacking teams have been blamed by Western intelligence agencies and cybersecurity groups for digital intrusion campaigns across the world, targeting everything from government and military organisations to corporations and media groups

Who are the Chinese groups accused of hacking Microsoft, the U.S. and others?

Apple

IBM is an AI pioneer that's been a favorite for income investors for a long time. Microsoft has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years.

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NVIDIA

Nvidia and Microsoft are joining forces to offer enterprise businesses the opportunity to create AI models of their own. A by-product of that partnership is that eventually, consumers could run complex AI models on their PCs -- without having to access the internet.

Nvidia and Microsoft Partner on Generative AI Solutions for Enterprise and Consumers

BANGALORE, India , May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonata Software, a leading Modernization Engineering company, announced that it is proud to be part of the global launch of Microsoft Fabric at Microsoft Build event in Seattle, United States. Microsoft Fabric is an end-to-end unified analytics platform bringing together all the data and analytics tools that organizations need.

Sonata Software is proud to partner with Microsoft for the launch of Microsoft Fabric

Tesla

Let's begin by understanding that most of the future $10 trillion companies are those that already have the highest valuations. Even the youngest among these companies have existed for 20 years.

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MercadoLibre

Uber

The most recent regulatory disclosures of hedge funds show that they have increasingly concentrated their investments in technology stocks. Especially with many tech stocks rebounding from a brutal 2022.

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Microsoft warned on Wednesday that it has uncovered “stealthy and targeted malicious activity” by a state-sponsored actor in China aimed at disrupting “critical infrastructure organizations” in the United States.

Microsoft says critical U.S. infrastructure targeted by Chinese hackers

Microsoft (MSFT) integrates ChatGPT to its search engine Bing to create a AI Assistance feature for Windows 11.

Microsoft (MSFT) Launches AI Assistance by Integrating ChatGPT

Activision Blizzard

CMA says it is defending cloud gaming market, but Microsoft says moves ‘discourages tech innovation and investment' in UK

Microsoft appeals against UK watchdog's veto of Activision Blizzard takeover

Jugalbandi is an AI-chatbot villagers in India can use to learn about government programs.  The chatbot can understand, transcribe, and translate text and voice queries in many Indian languages.

Microsoft launched a ChatGPT rival in India to help rural villagers in 'media-dark areas' access government services

The hype in artificial intelligence is real, but hasn't yet formed a bubble in stocks tied to the sector, according to DataTrek. The research firm said retail investors have yet to pile into AI stocks and fuel a bubble frenzy like they did during the pandemic.

The hype in AI stocks isn't a bubble yet, and little buy in from retail investors means there's room for more upside

Microsoft will on Wednesday lodge a formal appeal against British regulators' decision to block its $75bn takeover of Activision Blizzard, the Call of Duty maker.

Microsoft lodges appeal against block on $75bn Call of Duty deal

At Build, Microsoft showed off its efforts to extend its AI-powered app ecosystem and plugin framework. But this is no easy race to win.

Microsoft aims to win the AI app race with three big advantages

Broadcom

Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF

iShares U.S. Technology ETF

Netflix

Vanguard Information Technology ETF

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

Apple Inc. (AAPL) has been soaring this year, taking the tech giant back to the brink of a historic threshold of $3 trillion market valuation reached in January 2022.

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Microsoft's Build 2023 conference is underway, and it has revealed deeper integrations with OpenAI. Microsoft's Bing will become the default search engine on ChatGPT, and external AI plug-ins built for Bing will also work with ChatGPT.

OpenAI Will Add Microsoft Bing to ChatGPT -- That Spells Trouble for Alphabet's Google

Accenture Plc

Adobe

Advanced Micro Devices

Arista Networks

Salesforce

EPAM Systems

Intel

Coca-Cola

Palantir Technologies

Snowflake

Atlassian

Zoom Video

Amid hype over artificial intelligence and ChatGPT, the best AI stocks generate sales or get a strategic edge from the fast maturing technology. And, they hold big data.

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Many tech stocks with products that support or employ AI as an integral part of their businesses are performing well in 2023. Shares of Microsoft, which provides infrastructure for AI and is deploying AI into its offerings, have surged 33% this year.

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McDonald's

Investors are always on the lookout for stocks that rise fast, with fast-growing profits. Accordingly, momentum stocks with lower-risk characteristics ought to be considered.

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There has been a great deal of AI industry news this year. However, at least in the business-news media, most of the attention has been narrowly focused on several areas.

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Anthropic counts Google, Salesforce, and Zoom among its backers in its latest funding round. The AI start-up launched its own ChatGPT competitor, Claude, in March.

Former OpenAI Execs Secure $450 Million Funding for Google-Backed AI Venture Anthropic -- Should Microsoft Be Worried?

Microsoft's AI capabilities, cost-effective solutions, and growing presence in the CRM market pose a significant threat to Salesforce. Microsoft Dynamics 365 offers seamless integration, cost advantages, and potential growth in the ERP and CRM markets, making it a strong competitor in the CRM space.

CRM Dominance: Microsoft's Rising Threat To Salesforce

Ford Motor Company

Dividends paid out by the world's biggest public companies jumped 12% to a record $326.7 billion in the first quarter of 2023, with a large chunk of the increase delivered by bumper distributions from U.S. stocks.

News for Microsoft Stock (MSFT)