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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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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.

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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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Nintendo

Activision Blizzard

Electronic Arts

GameStop

Roblox

Video games continue to be red hot. Driven by constantly improving technology and a steady stream of imaginative titles, global sales of video games are forecast to reach $221.40 billion this year, according to market research firm Statista.

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Apple

AbbVie

Bank of America

Bristol-Myers

Deere & Company

Johnson & Johnson

JPMorgan Chase & Co

Mastercard

Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Altria

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

Charles Schwab

Suncor Energy

Toronto-Dominion Bank

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

TotalEnergies SE

U.S. Bancorp

Visa

Verizon

In this article, I will show you how you could allocate $10,000 among my top 20 dividend growth and high dividend yield companies for the month of April. Due to the allocation I have chosen, that I'll discuss in this article, you would achieve a Weighted Average Dividend Yield [FWD] of 3.12% with this portfolio.

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Alphabet

Weekend reports that Samsung Electronics is considering using Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s Bing as the default search engine on its devices, which sent shares in Google parent Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) sharply loower on Monday.  The news resulted in “panic” at Google, which earns an estimated $3 billion in annual revenues from the Samsung contract, the New York Times reported, citing internal messages.

Alphabet stock falls on reports Google may lose Samsung business to Microsoft's Bing

Aphabet's Bard entry into the AI space looks promising, while Microsoft's collaboration with OpenAI and expansion to AI supercomputers position it for substantial growth in the AI market. Alphabet is well-positioned for long-term growth due to its continued investment in AI, expansion of its online video and streaming market offerings, and focus on cost management.

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Google dominates the online search business with a 93% global market share. But it's under threat by Microsoft, which recently integrated AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT into its Bing search engine.

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Google's search margins could see pressure if it now has to bid against Microsoft for default status on mobile devices from Samsung and Apple.

Microsoft Could Inflate Google's Mobile Search Toll

Zoom Video

Zoom's stock price has been in a steady decline for close to two years due to slowing growth and contracting margins. The company had its flash-in-the-pan moment during the COVID-19 pandemic but is now firmly planted in decline.

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Samsung is considering a shift of the default search engine on its smartphones to Microsoft Bing, according to a report.

Alphabet Slides on Samsung's Possible Search on Phones to Bing From Google

REDMOND, Wash. and VERONA, Wis., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. and Epic on Monday announced they are expanding their long-standing strategic collaboration to develop and integrate generative AI into healthcare by combining the scale and power of Azure OpenAI Service1 with Epic's industry-leading electronic health record (EHR) software. The collaboration expands the long-standing partnership, which includes enabling organizations to run Epic environments on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform.

Microsoft and Epic expand strategic collaboration with integration of Azure OpenAI Service

The move could cost Google billions in advertising revenue and reportedly shocked employees, given Samsung's longtime relationship with Google.

Alphabet shares dip on report Samsung phones may switch to Microsoft Bing search

Google stock fell on a report that smartphone maker Samsung, a longtime ally, could switch to Microsoft's Bing as its default search engine. The post Google Stock Falls On Report Samsung Could Switch To Microsoft Search Engine appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

Google Stock Falls On Report Samsung Could Switch To Microsoft Search Engine

The artificial-intelligence battle between Microsoft Corp. and Alphabet Inc.'s Google could be heating up again, this time playing out on mobile devices.

A mobile search battle between Google and Microsoft may be brewing, and Alphabet's stock is falling

Microsoft shares are up 21% since ChatGPT launched last November, far outpacing Alphabet's 10% gain.

Google Stock Loses $57 Billion Amid Microsoft's AI ‘Lead'—And Reports It Could Be Replaced By Bing On Some Smartphones

Alphabet Inc shares fell over 4% in premarket trading on Monday after a report that South Korea's Samsung Electronics was considering replacing Google with Microsoft-owned Bing as the default search engine on its devices.

Alphabet falls on report Samsung considering Bing as default search engine

NVIDIA

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Johnson & Johnson and Microsoft have AAA-rated credit, tied for best in the world. The companies also produce prodigious cash flows that easily cover their payouts.

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Amazon

PepsiCo

Invesco QQQ

Tesla

The index is heavily weighted by the biggest companies. Economic fears in 2022 drove underperformance.

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Trade Desk

The Trade Desk is tapping into the cloud-based digital ad market. Amazon is the undisputed leader in cloud infrastructure.

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Depending on which side you're on, tech giant Microsoft is either the hero fighting to bring some of the most popular video games to more people, or the villain on the brink of killing competition in the sector.

Microsoft's bid to buy games giant faces triple anti-trust threat

Now you can ask Bing AI to look things up or soften your tone when chatting.

Microsoft Adds AI Chatbot to Its SwiftKey Keyboard App

Palantir Technologies

The winner of the AI race could be handsomely rewarded.

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Analysts are raising price targets for software giant Microsoft, while confessing concerns about the near-term growth outlook.

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Alibaba

Honeywell

Intel

Lockheed Martin

First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robotics ETF

Quantum computing is a relatively new type of computer programming that incorporates quantum mechanics into a machine's functionality. This may result in faster computer processing, especially when working with large data sets.

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If your portfolio doesn't have some exposure to artificial intelligence (AI), you're a little late to the party. That's okay, though, as it's not too late to take a position in Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) stock.

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