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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.

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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 stock rally buoys Amazon and Nvidia shares, Activision Blizzard stock tumbles, and other stocks on the move

Microsoft Corp shares surged 8% premarket on Wednesday and lifted tech stocks after the company's robust earnings eased fears of a slowdown in cloud computing and boosted confidence that artificial intelligence will become a major growth driver.

'AI All-Star' Microsoft's rosy earnings spark rally in tech stocks

The UK's competition regulator has blocked Microsoft Corp's US$75bn acquisition of the Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ:ATVI) to protect innovation in the cloud gaming market, which could deal a fatal blow to the software group's hopes of securing its biggest ever deal. The Competition and Markets Authority said it believed the company would be commercially motivated to make Activision's games exclusive to its own cloud gaming service, adding that Microsoft had failed to address its concerns.

UK's CMA blocks Microsoft's US$75bn acquisition of Activision

The country's competition regulator said the deal would hurt competition in the videogaming industry, raising new bar amid FTC and EU scrutiny.

Microsoft's $75 Billion Activision Deal Rejected by U.K.

The U.K. regulator says it would block Microsoft Corp.'s mega-deal for videogame publisher Activision Blizzard Inc., citing the potential for negative impacts on competition in the cloud-gaming market.

Activision stock plunges as U.K. regulator says it will ‘prohibit' Microsoft merger

Shares of Microsoft Corp. MSFT shot up 7.4% toward a one-year high in premarket trading Wednesday, in the wake of better-than-expected earnings and guidance, enough to pace the Dow Jones Industrial Average's DJIA early gainers. The software behemoth's stock was on track for the biggest percentage gain since it rose 8.2% on Nov. 10, 2022, but the implied price gain would be a record, as the previous record was a $19.77 (14.2%) on March 13, 2020.

Microsoft stock rallies toward record price gain, adds more than 130 points to the Dow's price

Competition and Markets Authority prevents would have been the biggest acquisition in gaming history

Microsoft bid for Activision Blizzard blocked by UK competition regulator

The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has confirmed that it intends to block Microsoft's megabucks Activision acquisition, concluding that such a merger would create “…the most powerful operator” in the cloud gaming market.

UK blocks Microsoft's planned $68.7B Activision bid, saying it would ‘substantially weaken competition'

The decision barring the $69 billion takeover of a big video game publisher is a major loss for Microsoft, which also faces pushback from U.S. regulators.

U.K. Blocks Microsoft's Activision Bid, a Blow to the Tech Giant

Microsoft Corp. offered some welcome relief to the software sector overnight against what one analyst described as a “doom and gloom” backdrop.

Microsoft just delivered ‘exactly what software needed' amid ‘doom and gloom'

The U.K.'s antitrust watchdog blocks Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Microsoft's Purchase of Activision Blocked by U.K. Regulator

Britain said it would block Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard over its concerns it would hinder competition in cloud gaming.

UK blocks Microsoft $69 bln Activision deal over cloud gaming concerns

Britain's top competition regulator on Wednesday moved to block Microsoft's acquisition of video game publisher Activision Blizzard.

Britain blocks Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Microsoft's earnings highlighted the early but significant impact of its AI services.

Microsoft Earnings: What Wall Street Thinks

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Excitement surrounding AI has reached a fever pitch. Microsoft is hoping to take on Google with the integration of AI into its Bing search engine.

Microsoft Hoped AI Would Be the Key to Wresting Search Market Share From Google. Here's How That's Going.

Microsoft beat estimates on the top and bottom lines in its fiscal third-quarter report. Azure continues to be the star, delivering 27% revenue growth.

Microsoft Is Flexing Its Muscles in Cloud and AI, and Investors Are Thrilled

Nasdaq futures rallied more than 1% on Wednesday after upbeat results from Microsoft and Alphabet dwarfed worries about the impact of rising interest rates on the U.S. economy.

Nasdaq futures rally over 1% after upbeat Microsoft, Alphabet results

Microsoft on Tuesday reported a 9% increase in profit for the January-March quarter, as growth in cloud computing sales helped bolster its plans to expand its use of artificial intelligence.

Microsoft reports boost in profits, revenue, as it pushes AI

U.S. stock futures rose Wednesday as a surge in Microsoft shares boosted broader market sentiment.

Microsoft surge sees Nasdaq futures lead market rebound

Microsoft will build a data centre in Poland, the company's President for Europe, the Middle east and Africa (EMEA) said on Wednesday at the European Economic Congress in the southern city of Katowice.

Microsoft says it will build data centre in Poland

Generative AI is having transformational impacts on Microsoft, which is infusing its entire product suite from Dynamics 365 to Azure to Teams and beyond with integrations and enhancements driven by the powerful capabilities of new world-changing AI technology.

Microsoft Points to a ‘Generational Shift' In Web Search Triggered By OpenAI

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

As Alphabet Inc. and Microsoft Corp. vied for investors' attention Tuesday with dueling earnings reports, one commonality was that both companies are increasing their capital spending on infrastructure, with AI a key component of that spending.

Microsoft and Alphabet increase spending on AI, but don't get carried away yet

Richmond-based company exceeded analysts' estimates, driven by its cloud computing and Office software businesses

Microsoft shares up 8.3% as AI features give a boost to sales

Markets fell in the regular session, but strong results from major stocks could drive gains on Wednesday. Microsoft held up better than expected on strength in cloud-related revenue.

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