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Productivity & Business Processes

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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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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 (MSFT) third-quarter fiscal 2022 results reflect continued strength in the Azure cloud platform and LinkedIn revenues.

Microsoft's (MSFT) Q3 Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates

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Microsoft's Earnings Give You Plenty of Reasons to Continue Investing

Russian government hackers carried out multiple cyber operations against Ukraine that appeared to support Moscow's military attacks and online propaganda campaigns, Microsoft said in a report on Wednesday.

Microsoft discloses onslaught of Russian cyberattacks on Ukraine

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Microsoft continued a long track of beating earnings estimates and topped the revenue estimate driven by strong growth in its Azure platform in the booming cloud computing space.

Cloud Drives Microsoft Fiscal Q3 Earnings: ETFs to Buy

Alphabet

These two tech giants just reported double-digit percentage growth in the cloud market.

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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is surging today, last seen up 5.5% to trade at $285.38, following the tech name's  top- and bottom-line wins  for the third-quarter.

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MSFT shares are up 5.4% pre-market after strong results overnight, but remain 19% below their December peak and at 31.9x CY21 EPS. Revenues and EBIT grew by more than 20% on a currency-neutral basis, led by strong double-digit growth in two of the three segments.

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Microsoft sees tech spending staying strong even if the economy slows, as software that boosts productivity remains in demand to offset inflation.

Microsoft stock rallies after fiscal third-quarter results exceed expectations and upbeat forecast bucks economic gloom

Microsoft reported a robust double beat on its FQ3'22 earnings card. Azure led its impressive performance again, as growth was broad-based.

Microsoft Earnings: Inflation-Proof Business Model - Buy On Weakness

With the major indices being slammed right down towards their lows of the year this week, there was a lot riding on Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT) earnings last night.

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) Saves The Day, For Now

Microsoft gets a boost from better-than-expected guidance for its fiscal fourth quarter, and strong demand for its cloud services.

Microsoft Rises, Alphabet Falls Because 'Not All Technology Stocks Are Created Equal'

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) shares are trading higher Wednesday after the company reported better-than-expected financial results and issued guidance above analyst estimates.  Microsoft said fiscal third-quarter revenue increased 18% year-over-year to $49.4 billion, which beat the $49.03.

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Visa

Shares of Visa Inc. V, -4.22% surged 5.9% and Microsoft Corp.'s stock MSFT, -3.74% rallied 3.5% to pace the Dow Jones Industrial Average's DJIA, -2.38% premarket gainers Wednesday, in the wake of the companies' better-than-expected quarterly results. The stocks' price gains were adding a combined 141 points to the Dow's price, which accounts for more than half of the Dow futures' YM00, +0.61% gains of 234 points, or 0.7%.

Visa, Microsoft stock gain would add more than 140 points to the Dow's price

U.S. stock index futures jumped on Wednesday on strong earnings updates from Microsoft and Visa, following a brutal selloff in the previous session that sent the tech-heavy Nasdaq to its lowest close since December 2020.

Futures rebound from tech selloff as Microsoft, Visa gain

After dramatic Nasdaq blood-letting overnight, the reassuring statement from Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) on continued demand for cloud computing services, "will be heard around the world" and calm Wall Street nerves, according to one impressed analyst. Revenue for the tech titan's third quarter was reported at US$49.4bn, up 21% on a year ago, with sales from the Intelligent Cloud arm jumping 26% to US$19.1bn.

Microsoft reassurance 'for the ages' calms Wall Street nerves after tech bloodletting

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) provided tech investors with much-needed respite by reporting better than expected results for its fiscal third quarter.

Microsoft flexes its earnings muscle on cloud growth as MSFT stock rises 5% after hours

Microsoft on Tuesday reported strong quarterly earnings, powered by demand for cloud computing.

Cloud computing helps power strong Microsoft quarter

Software maker Microsoft gets a boost from better-than-expected guidance for its fiscal fourth quarter, and strong demand for its cloud services.

Microsoft Stock Rises on Cloud Growth, Alphabet Tumbles on a YouTube Miss

U.S. stock futures were pointing to gains for Wall Street on Wednesday, with tech in focus following mixed results from Microsoft Corp. and Alphabet Inc. and the worst day for the Nasdaq Composite since 2020.

Market Snapshot: U.S. stock futures hint at rebound for Wall Street, with Microsoft, Alphabet earnings in focus

Microsoft reported profit and revenue that topped analysts' projections, while Google parent company Alphabet Inc. reported that Google Cloud's growth rate in the first quarter fell slightly on Tuesday.

Microsoft boosts revenue forecast, Alphabet growth slows

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT ) Q3 2022 Earnings Conference Call April 26, 2022 5:30 PM ET Company Participants Brett Iversen – General Manager-Investor Relations Satya Nadella – Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Amy Hood – Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Keith Weiss – Morgan Stanley Brent Thill – Jefferies Mark Moerdler – Bernstein Research Karl Keirstead – UBS Mark Murphy – JPMorgan Kash Rangan – Goldman Sachs Michael Turrin – Wells Fargo Keith Bachman – BMO Operator Ladies and gentlemen thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Microsoft Fiscal Year 2022 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call.

Microsoft's (MSFT) CEO Satya Nadella on Q3 2022 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

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