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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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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

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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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Apple

Airbnb

Intel

Netflix

Powerful technology firms are taking a stand, which not only improves their brand power, but indirectly helps Ukraine fend off its invaders. The post 7 Tech Stocks to Buy as Apple, Intel, and Microsoft Lead Russia Boycotts appeared first on InvestorPlace.

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We think Microsoft is a defensive tech stock, given its solid profitability and free cash flows.

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Alphabet

Microsoft and Alphabet compete head-on in many of their core areas, yet both are well poised for secular growth in the years ahead. Both are good candidates to play the unstoppable trend of our world's shift toward digitalization.

Microsoft Vs. Google: Why We Like Google Better

Microsoft Corp's Bing, the only major foreign search engine available in China, said a "relevant government agency" has required it to suspend its auto-suggest function in China for seven days.

China requires Microsoft's Bing to suspend auto-suggest feature

In trading on Friday, shares of Microsoft crossed above their 200 day moving average of $300.84, changing hands as high as $301.00 per share.

Microsoft Makes Bullish Cross Above Critical Moving Average

AbbVie

Costco

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Microsoft Corporation ( MSFT , Financial) has raised its dividend for 20 consecutive years, so the company has shown a commitment to growing its dividend for a long period of time. This growth has been fueled by its market leadership in its industry, which has provided ample capital to return to shareholders through dividends.

Why Microsoft's Dividend Growth Is Still In the Early Innings

Microsoft (MSFT) could use ads to tap the unparalleled user base of Windows for growth in other business segments.

Microsoft (MSFT) Ads in Windows Could Drive Product Adoption

Rogers Communications

Rogers Communications (RCI) and Microsoft enters into a five-year collaboration to restructure hybrid workplace communications leveraging 5G innovation.

Rogers Communications (RCI)-Microsoft Inks Deal, Focus on Digitization

Amazon

DocuSign

Gartner

NVIDIA

Palantir Technologies

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

Tesla

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Finnish utility Fortum said on Thursday it will use waste heat from two new Microsoft data centres to warm homes and businesses in and around the capital Helsinki, while also cutting carbon emissions.

Microsoft data centres to heat Finnish homes, cutting emissions

U.S. tech giant Microsoft is facing an antitrust complaint filed by three European rivals in the booming cloud computing business, one the plaintiffs said on Thursday.

Microsoft faces EU antitrust complaint about its cloud computing business

Domino's Pizza

AT&T

Walmart

Exxon Mobil

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The B2B market has been overlooked in this growing sector.

Why Microsoft Has an Edge Over Facebook in the Metaverse

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Microsoft for Startups and Ansarada (ASX:AND) has announced a new global partnership to make it easier and faster for startups to raise capital and grow. Ansarada is the first third party technology vendor to forge a global partnership of this kind with the Microsoft for Startups program, and will be a central part of the offer to participants. Microsoft for Startups helps remove traditional barriers to building a company with free access to technology, coaching, and su

Microsoft for Startups and Ansarada Announce New Global Partnership

Invesco QQQ

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF

Retail investors are consistently adding to their positions in these stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

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Advanced Micro Devices

Unity Software

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Second annual Microsoft Work Trend Index report finds employees have a new "worth it" equation, and there's no going back REDMOND, Wash., March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, Microsoft Corp. released its second annual Work Trend Index report, "Great Expectations: Making Hybrid Work Work.

Microsoft announces new research and technology to make hybrid work work

Shares of several companies in the broader technology space, including Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT), are trading higher as stocks rebound following Monday weakness after softer-than-expected US inflation data. A drop in yields has also helped lift the sector,.

Here's Why Apple And Microsoft Shares Are Rising Today

Snap

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT), Nio, Inc (NYSE: NIO) and Snap, Inc (NASDAQ: SNAP) are all trading higher in strong downtrends. A downtrend occurs when a stock consistently makes a series of lower lows and lower highs on the chart.

Microsoft, Nio And Snap Climb Higher, But Can The Stocks Buck This Key Trend?

NIKE

Markets will likely remain volatile ahead on a double whammy of record inflation and the geopolitical tensions, says the chief investment officer of Nuveen. Malik's bull case for Microsoft Saira Malik, however, agrees that the ongoing volatility has brought valuations down enough for investors to buy quality names at a deep discount.

Nuveen CIO: these two giants are on sale right now

ConsenSys has raised $450 million in a funding round backed by the likes of Microsoft, SoftBank and Temasek.

Microsoft dives into Web3 with investment in Ethereum co-founder's start-up ConsenSys

After getting beaten by Amazon in the first phase of the cloud computing market, Microsoft has invested heavily to create a more capable product.

Microsoft's $518 Billion Cloud Opportunity

Delivers industry's first generally available solution that ingests, manages and transforms a combination of clinical, imaging and MedTech data REDMOND, Wash., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, Microsoft Corp. announced advancements in cloud technologies for healthcare and life sciences with the general availability of Azure Health Data Services and updates to Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare.

Microsoft expands healthcare cloud strategy with new solutions and capabilities across data, AI and clinician experiences

Micron Technology

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