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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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Tech and biotech layoffs have worsened in the Bay Area, a fresh round of cutbacks resulting from job cuts at tech titan Microsoft and genetic testing firm Natera, according to official state government filings.

Bay Area tech and biotech layoffs worsen, Microsoft slashes more jobs

Amazon

Alphabet

Initial unemployment claims edged lower last week. The Fed raised interest rates again, but signaled it may slow the cadence of its rate hikes, or even pause them if conditions warrant.

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Arista Networks

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

AI stocks to buy are increasingly getting a lot of attention. Investors cannot overlook its tremendous potential.

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Microsoft is adding AI to enterprise software and cloud computing services. The company is trying to gain more market share in both segments.

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Microsoft Loop, a Notion-like hub for managing tasks and projects that sync across Microsoft 365 apps and services, launched in public preview today. Loop is available to users with a Microsoft Account or Azure Active Directory account.

Microsoft launches Loop, its Notion competitor, in public preview

Corteva Inc

Equinix

New Linde PLC

Recent waves of volatility in the stock market have been making it harder for investors to settle on the right picks to wait out the storm.

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"The development of AI is as fundamental as the creation of the microprocessor, the personal computer, Internet, and the mobile phone," Gates wrote.

Bill Gates says AI-powered ChatGPT as important as ‘PC, internet, mobile phones'

Microsoft (MSFT) announces a new image creation tool on Bing powered by OpenAI technology.

Microsoft (MSFT) Introduces New Image Creation Tool on Bing

Apple

The combined weighting of Apple and Microsoft in the broad market index has grown to 13.3%. Tech stocks have become a haven recently for investors.

The S&P 500 hasn't been this dependent on just 2 stocks since 1978 as Apple and Microsoft become havens

The integration of OpenAI's technology into Microsoft-owned Bing has driven people to the little-used search engine and helped it compete better with market leader Google in page visits growth, according to data from analytics firm Similarweb.

OpenAI tech gives Microsoft's Bing a boost in search battle with Google

Media executives want compensation for the use of their content in ChatGPT, Bing and Bard. Search companies say they will drive traffic to publishers.

Publishers Prepare for Showdown With Microsoft, Google Over AI Tools

Roblox

Catherine Wood (Trades, Portfolio)'s Ark Invest is fresh off a horrid year, with many of its innovation-focused funds now down more than 70% from their all-time highs. Despite the beating her funds took, Wood is continuing to take advantage of the plunge in tech stocks, adding to stakes in various growth names that the broader market has thrown in the towel on.

Catherine Wood Buys Microsoft and Roblox Amid Market Turbulence

American Express

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Alphabet's valuation is driven down by the potential for disruption from ChatGPT. Microsoft's diversification gives it an edge, and its partnership with OpenAI is a valuable advantage as well.

Better Buy: Alphabet vs. Microsoft Stock

Megacap technology stocks like Amazon.com Inc., Microsoft Corp. MSFT, +0.57% and Apple Inc. have outperformed the broader market by the widest margin in years following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and two other U.S. lenders.

Technology stocks like Microsoft and Apple are outperforming the S&P 500 by the widest margin in years

The combined weighting of Apple and Microsoft in the S&P 500 has risen to the highest level on record.

Apple, Microsoft Dominate U.S. Markets After FAANG Trade Fizzles

Apple, Microsoft, and Google parent Alphabet have been seen as safer stock plays, partly because of their huge amounts of cash.

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"The whole experience was stunning," Gates wrote. "I knew I had just seen the most important advance in technology since the graphical user interface.

Bill Gates says OpenAI's GPT is the most important advance in technology since 1980

A Microsoft app store could potentially pose a major threat to Apple, Morgan Stanley says.

Morgan Stanley: Microsoft App Store Could Bite Into Apple

ARK Web x.0 ETF

Microsoft has been closely tied to ChatGPT after it invested $10 billion into the chatbot's creator, Open AI, in January.

Cathie Wood catches up with the ChatGPT craze as Ark's internet fund snaps up Microsoft stock for the 1st time

Activision Blizzard

Microsoft Corp on Monday won dismissal of a private consumer antitrust lawsuit over its $69 billion proposed purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard Inc , but the plaintiffs were given 20 days to refine their legal challenge.

Microsoft wins dismissal of gamers' suit over $69 bln Activision deal

Microsoft is working with OpenAI, the creator of Dall-E, to encourage "responsible use" of the AI image generator.

Microsoft's Bing Adds AI Image Creator Powered By Dall-E

Microsoft's new tool will use OpenAI's DALL-E to create text-prompted images.

Microsoft Bing now uses OpenAI's DALL-E A.I. to turn text into images

Microsoft ( MSFT , Financial) stock has stayed hot over the past few weeks, even as the failure of Silicon Valley Bank ( SIVB , Financial) caused broader markets to wobble. Indeed, Microsoft stock's rally seems unstoppable, thanks in part to its leading position in the so-called generative artificial intelligence (AI) race.

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With a market cap of more than $2 trillion, Microsoft is one of the largest companies in the world. It was number one at the peak of the dot-com boom too, so not much has changed in 22 years.

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