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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

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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American Express

Coca-Cola

Pfizer

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Following the announced Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard, we determined the outlook of Activision based on its upcoming game releases, deriving a forward 5-yr average revenue growth of 13%.

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BlocPower is 'greening' buildings across America and promising big returns for major investors.

Microsoft and Jeff Bezos are backing this start-up that aims to retrofit millions of old buildings with 'green' energy

Microsoft says its researchers have found evidence of an exotic phenomenon that's key to its plans to build general-purpose quantum computers.

Microsoft reports a Majorana development in its quest to build quantum computers

Fastly

The metaverse could be an up to $30 trillion opportunity, but not every company will be a winner.

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Due to inflation, labor cost pressures, and supply chain cost increases, many companies have been experiencing margin compression.

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Activision Blizzard

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The company aims to be “carbon negative” by the end of the decade, but its emissions rose sharply in the most recent year measured.

Microsoft's Pursuit of Climate Goals Runs Into Headwinds

Apple

Advanced Micro Devices

NVIDIA

Shares of companies in the broader technology sector, including Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) and NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA), are all trading lower amid overall market weakness following the collapse of Russia-.

Why Apple, AMD, Microsoft And Nvidia Shares Are Falling Today

Constellation Energy Corp

Baltimore-based Constellation Energy has joined forces with Microsoft to create technology to help large commercial customers reach clean energy goals.

Constellation Energy forms partnership with Microsoft to help companies track clean energy use

Amazon

Cisco Systems

Alphabet

Lyft

Shopify

Block

Tesla

Tech stocks have traversed a rocky road since we turned the calendar over to 2022.  General fears that the pandemic recovery was fully priced in heading into the new year, coupled with concerns about inflation and higher interest rates, caused many of the biggest and most widely held names out there to take a spill.

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Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Management Presents at Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference 2022 (Transcript)

iShares MSCI ACWI ETF

Bank of America

Charter Communications

WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund

WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund

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WisdomTree International High Dividend Fund

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General Electric

Home Depot

iShares Russell Top 200 ETF

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JPMorgan Chase & Co

Procter & Gamble

iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

Walmart

More than $14 billion has flown into dividend-focused ETFs in the first two months of the year, compared to less than $2 billion over the same period in 2021.

February Dividend Update: Outperformance Continues

Oracle

Microsoft and Oracle are following Apple, Alphabet, and other tech giants as they stop sales and services in Russia.

Microsoft (MSFT) and Oracle (ORCL) Join Tech Exodus From Russia

Broadcom

Digital Realty Trust

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Activision agreed in January to be bought by Microsoft in a deal worth almost $69 billion.

Activision CEO Bobby Kotick will leave Coca-Cola's board ahead of Microsoft deal close

Nuance Communications

Microsoft has finalized its $16 billion acquisition of artificial intelligence (AI) and speech technology firm Nuance Communications, the software giant said Friday (March 4). “Completion of this significant and strategic acquisition brings together Nuance's best-in-class conversational AI and ambient intelligence with Microsoft's secure and trusted industry cloud offerings,” Scott Guthrie, Microsoft's executive vice president overseeing […]

Microsoft Finalizes $16B Nuance Purchase

“We will suspend all new sales of Microsoft products and services in Russia,” vice chairman and president Brad Smith said.

Microsoft stops new sales in Russia as Ukraine invasion advances

When Microsoft announced its intent to buy Nuance Communications last year for $20 billion, it marked a hard move into healthcare for the company. But the deal was not a slam dunk by any means in an increasingly tight regulatory environment.

After clearing all regulatory hurdles, Microsoft closes $20B Nuance deal

The tech giant is also "stopping many aspects of our business in Russia" in compliance with sanctions from the United States, European Union and United Kingdom.".

Microsoft suspends new product, service sales in Russia

Microsoft has closed on its approximately $16 billion acquisition of speech recognition company Nuance.

Microsoft closes on $16 billion acquisition of Nuance

Microsoft's $19.7B Nuance deal is finally final, nearly a year after it was announced

Microsoft announced today that it will suspend all new sales and services of its products in Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine.

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