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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.

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Market Cap

Also known as Price/Sales Ratio. Calculated using Average market cap for the quarter / Annualized quarterly revenue.

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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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OpenAI on Thursday launched a new AI model, "GPT-4o mini," the artificial intelligence startup's latest effort to expand use of its popular chatbot. The company called the new release "the most capable and cost-efficient small model available today," and it plans to integrate image, video and audio into it later.

OpenAI debuts mini version of its most powerful model yet

Though they've cooled somewhat over the past fortnight, shares of tech titan Microsoft Corp NASDAQ: MSFT are still up 20% this year. For now, the 5% drop since the first week of July does not look like anything to worry about; it is more of a case of Microsoft getting pulled down by NVIDIA's NASDAQ: NVDA dip.

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Standing out as one of the best long-term stocks to buy and hold, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) truly offers advantages in AI and cloud computing. The company's strategic position in AI is enviable.

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Microsoft, Meta, Amazon and Google face this growing risk around AI

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According to an internal email, Microsoft cut the DEI team due to "changing business needs." The team was reportedly eliminated effective July 1.

Microsoft reportedly fires DEI team — becoming latest company to ditch ‘woke' policy

BofA Securities analyst Brad Sills maintains Microsoft Corporation MSFT with a Buy and raises the price target from $480 to $510.

What's In Store For Microsoft In Q4? Analyst Sees Azure Strength, Double-Digit Revenue Growth Outlook

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) will report its fiscal fourth quarter earnings on Tuesday, July 30 and analysts at the Bank of America see upside in the company's revenue for the period. Wall Street analysts on average expect Microsoft to post revenue of $64.2 billion and earnings per share of $2.90 for Q4.

Microsoft expected to top Q4 revenue estimates on Office and Azure growth

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) stock is in the news Wednesday after Bank of America analysts increased their price target for the tech giant's shares. Bank of America analysts increased the price target for MSFT stock from $480 per share to $510 per share.

Bank of America Just Raised Its Price Target on Microsoft (MSFT) Stock

Semiconductor stock NVIDIA Corporation NVDA has been one of the best performing stocks over the last year and five years, but has been beaten by software company MicroStrategy Inc MSTR for one key reason.

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Google and Microsoft's cloud divisions are offering Chinese companies access to Nvidia's AI chips by providing data center services in locations outside China, the Information reported on Wednesday.

Google, Microsoft offer Nvidia chips to Chinese companies, the Information reports

With the announcement of Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL ) new approach to artificial intelligence (AI) called Apple Intelligence, three of the biggest cloud computing stocks are about to reach the next level of consumer exposure. That's because Apple is now moving toward offering on-device, artificial intelligence through a partnership with OpenAI for its ChatGPT platform.

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Since Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) hit a low around $221 in November 2022, Microsoft stock has doubled in value. It could double again in the next 21 months.

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SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kontron Americas, a leading provider of IoT solutions and embedded computing technology, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Microsoft to offer Windows IoT licensing to their North American customers. Windows IoT is a family of operating systems designed specifically for the Internet of Things (IoT). Windows IoT provides a more secure, manageable operating system at a lower cost than Windows Pro. With this partnership, Kontron Americas can now provide.

Kontron Americas Partners with Microsoft to Offer Windows IoT Licensing

British regulators opened a preliminary investigation on Tuesday into Microsoft's hiring of an AI startup's key staff over concerns that it could thwart competition in the booming artificial intelligence market.

Microsoft faces UK competition investigation over hiring of AI startup's founder and key staff

Microsoft's Purview Data Governance solution sees 200% monthly growth, offering AI-powered tools to address enterprise data management and AI deployment concerns.

Microsoft reports 200% monthly growth for new data governance solution

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U.K. regulators are opening an investigation into Microsoft's (MSFT) hiring of former Inflection AI employees and related agreements with the artificial intelligence (AI) start-up.

Microsoft Faces Investigation by UK Regulators Over Ties to Inflection AI—Here's Why

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