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Productivity & Business Processes

Intelligent Cloud

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.

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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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Advanced Micro Devices

Dell Technologies

Hewlett Packard

Intel

QUALCOMM

Currently, there is a major bottleneck right now for AI applications to where client devices are not powerful enough or energy efficient enough to leverage AI capabilities at the edge. AI-capable PCs are projected to rise from ~19% of total PC shipments this year to more than 70%, even up to 80% by 2028. Competition in AI PCs is quickly heating up, with Intel forecasting a surge in its PC chip shipments, while Nvidia, AMD and others line upArm-based CPUs to take on Qualcomm.

AI PC Stocks: Emerging 2024 And 2025 Story

24/7 Insights Wall Street expectations for where Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft Stock Price Prediction: Where Will It Be in 1 Year

Wall Street has rallied over tech stocks since last year thanks to a boom in AI. AMD has refocused its chipmaking business to compete in this budding industry.

Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: AMD vs. Microsoft

Apple

Amazon

Alphabet

NVIDIA

Tesla

Coined by Bank of America's chief investment strategist Michael Hartnett, the Magnificent 7 is a group of seven technology companies known for their significant market capitalization and impact on global markets. The Magnificent 7 currently includes e-commerce giants Amazon.com and Alphabet, consumer tech providers Apple and Microsoft, EV leader Tesla, semiconductor manufacturer NVIDIA, and social media powerhouse Meta.

What Makes These 7 Stocks Magnificent?

Four members of the Magnificent 7 tech giants—Apple Inc. AAPL, Microsoft Corp MSFT, Meta Platforms Inc. META and Alphabet Inc. GOOGL GOOG—all hit new 52-week highs on Friday, showcasing their continued market dominance and investor confidence amid a tech-driven bull run.

Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Google Stocks Hit 52-Week Highs: Which Is The Best Investment?

Companies are spending big to develop their own AI chips so they don't have to keep paying Nvidia

Nvidia's stock is soaring largely thanks to Microsoft, Alphabet and tech's other AI giants. That won't last.

JPMorgan Chase & Co

Visa

Inflation reduces the purchasing power of the money that you save up in the bank. While it's good to save money and build toward long-term financial goals, it loses value every year.

Inflation-Beating Consumer Plays: 3 Stocks With 20%+ Margins

The Mag 7 bubble is likely to burst only with the weak earnings season, just like the dot-com bubble did in March of 2000. A slowing economy is likely to affect the Q2 2024 earnings, and it's likely that Mag 7 companies will miss on their guidance, like Meta did in Q1.

The Mag 7 Earnings Preview: Get Ready For A Bubble Burst

Nvidia has added more than $2.7 trillion in market cap value over the last two years. Both Microsoft and Nvidia currently sport record-high price-to-sales (P/S) ratios, indicating their valuations are stretched.

Better Megacap Stock: Nvidia vs. Microsoft

American Express

Chevron

PepsiCo

No matter when you plan to retire, it is never too early to start working on your finances if you want to enjoy a comfortable future. When you park your money in the right place, it will grow and ensure that your expenses are taken care of during the golden years.

7 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy for Your Retirement Portfolio

Automatic Data Processing

Enbridge

Sanofi

This article is part of our monthly series where we highlight five large-cap, relatively safe, dividend-paying companies offering large discounts to their historical norms. We go over our filtering process to select just five conservative DGI stocks from more than 7,500 companies that are traded on U.S. exchanges, including OTC networks. In addition to the primary list that yields about 3.6%, we present two other groups of five DGI stocks each, with the goal of moderate to high yields.

5 Relatively Secure And Cheap Dividend Stocks To Invest In - July 2024

ServiceNow

Wall Street investors have been paying close attention to the growth of the cloud computing sector. According to a recent survey, 94% of major companies worldwide utilize cloud computing in their operations.

The 3 Best Cloud Computing Stocks to Buy in July 2024

Companies boasting strong cash-generating abilities can be great investments, as they have plenty of cash to fuel growth, pay out dividends, and easily wipe out debt.

These 3 Companies Generate Significant Cash

Walmart

Costco

Several of the world's biggest stocks set new record share prices Friday as major stock indexes rose to all-time highs, the latest evidence of the market's resiliency in the face of uneven economic conditions.

These Stocks Hit All-Time Highs Friday As S&P 500 Set New Record, From Apple To Walmart

Broadcom

Badger Meter

Mastercard

Texas Roadhouse

Inflation continues to be a concern, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. The May inflation reading only came in at 2.6%.

Inflation-Busting Dividends: 7 Stocks Raising Payouts 10%+ Annually

In the third quarter of 2023, 9,922 mutual funds held MSFT stock.

Is MSFT Stock A Buy Now? What The Fundamentals, Technical Action, Fund Ownership Metrics Say About Microsoft Stock

Oracle

Since the start of the year, artificial intelligence (AI) has been abuzz. As the year progressed, the market continued to soar higher, and Wall Street firms raised their targets for several tech stocks.

3 AI Stocks That Also Pay Dividends

The S&P 500 is trading near an all-time high. A handful of AI-fueled mega-caps have driven the current market rally.

These 5 Stocks Account for 63% of the S&P 500 Returns So Far This Year. Can Their Dominance Continue?

VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF

Sony

The best Esports stocks are booming as the sector pounced on robust momentum. The sector is hitting its stride again after slumping post-pandemic.

The 3 Best Esports Stocks to Buy in July 2024

The Magnificent 7 stocks represent a group of the largest technology companies known for their substantial market influence and growth potential. As of July 2024, these stocks continue to be favored by investors due to their robust performance and future prospects.

The 3 Best Magnificent 7 Stocks to Buy in July 2024

UnitedHealth Group

The Dow 30 is an index of 30 prominent companies that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average (the Dow). The Dow is price-weighted, so it generally includes companies with large market capitalizations.

3 Dow Stocks That Could Make Your Grandchildren Rich

Microsoft's (MSFT) Xbox announces details of CLeM, an acclaimed puzzle adventure, which is set to release on Jul 17, 2024.

Microsoft (MSFT) Announces Story Details of Upcoming Game CLeM

Microsoft (MSFT) reaches a $14.4 million settlement with California's Civil Rights Department over allegations of discrimination against employees on parental and disability leave.

Microsoft (MSFT) Settles Discrimination Lawsuit in California

The 11th edition of Microsoft's Surface Pro convertible tablet relies on a Qualcomm chip that sips power, resulting in over eight hours of battery life in early tests. App compatibility isn't perfect, but it's improving because of a new Prism emulator.

Microsoft's Surface Pro is fine, but it isn't the AI device to change personal computing

The world's two most valuable companies both have close ties to OpenAI. Apple could soon join Microsoft in having an observer role on OpennAI's board, Bloomberg reported.

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