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  1. Azure Growth and AI Demand Drive Microsoft Cloud Strength in Q2

    Microsoft’s latest earnings made one thing abundantly clear: the company’s future — and investor mood — hinge on the strength of its cloud business, and especially on how Azure converts generative-AI demand into sustained revenue growth and durable margins. Microsoft reported $69.6 billion in...
  2. OpenAI-Microsoft MOU: Nonprofit Oversees PBC Restructure and Big Capital

    OpenAI and Microsoft have quietly signed a non‑binding memorandum of understanding that lays the groundwork for OpenAI to restructure its commercial arm into a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) while preserving the nonprofit oversight that has defined the organization since its founding — a...
  3. Oracle's AI Infrastructure Push: OCI Backlog, Capex, and Risk

    Oracle’s first‑quarter disclosure and subsequent analyst reporting have transformed what had been a cautious infrastructure pivot into a full‑blown, capital‑intensive sprint toward AI dominance — but the numbers that dazzled Wall Street come with real execution and counterparty risks that...
  4. Microsoft Bets Big on Third-Party GPUs to Power Azure AI Growth

    Microsoft’s decision to lease billions in third‑party GPUs rather than wait for its own silicon to arrive is a deliberate, high‑stakes move to keep Azure at the center of the AI economy—even if it means compressing near‑term cloud margins and increasing capital intensity across the balance...
  5. OpenAI Restructuring Delays IPO: Microsoft Talks, AGI Clause, SoftBank Funding

    OpenAI’s planned corporate overhaul — a pivotal step toward an eventual IPO and deeper outside investment — is now widely reported to be slipping into next year as fraught negotiations with its largest strategic partner, Microsoft, remain unresolved. What began as a calendar-year push to rework...
  6. Windows 11 Rollout: Navigating Fragmentation toward AI-Driven Growth

    Microsoft’s Windows 11 rollout has become the most consequential — and controversial — technology migration of the decade, one that now sits at the intersection of cloud strategy, AI ambitions, and investor calculus. What began as a measured, security-centric upgrade has devolved into a...
  7. AWS Slowdown Spurs AI-First Platform Shift: Cloud Margins & Enterprise Impact

    Amazon’s cash cow is showing fresh cracks: a once unassailable profit engine is stuttering at the quarter when markets are betting everything on artificial intelligence, and that shift has implications for enterprises, investors, and anyone who depends on cloud infrastructure. Background By the...
  8. Microsoft's Cloud and AI Challenges: Tariff Woes and Market Impacts

    Microsoft’s recent premarket slip—a roughly 2% dip triggered by concerns over tariff-induced capex headwinds—is prompting investors and IT professionals alike to scrutinize the evolving dynamics of enterprise cloud spending. Wedbush Securities, spearheaded by analyst Dan Ives, has spotlighted...
  9. Microsoft vs Competitors: Financial Health Insights for Investors

    As the software industry evolves at breakneck speed, evaluating the robust financial health and market positioning of the key players is crucial for investors, IT professionals, and technology enthusiasts alike. A recent Benzinga report titled “Performance Comparison: Microsoft And Competitors...
  10. Microsoft's Quantum Leap: Innovations in Azure Quantum and Future Implications

    Microsoft has long been a powerhouse in technological innovation—and its recent quantum computing endeavors are poised to redefine the digital landscape. In a bold move that has caught the attention of investors and tech enthusiasts alike, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is advancing its Azure Quantum...
  11. Understanding Microsoft's Financial Moves: Impact on Windows Users

    Microsoft has always been a force to be reckoned with, whether you're a Windows power user or an enterprise IT professional. Recent financial maneuvers—specifically, Central Pacific Bank Trust Division’s decision to slightly trim its holding in Microsoft—offer not just investor insights but also...
  12. Microsoft's Financial Maneuvers Impacting Windows Innovation

    In today's fast-paced tech world, even Windows enthusiasts should take a moment to glance beyond the latest security patches and feature updates—to the financial maneuvers shaping the giant behind our beloved OS. Recent financial filings reveal that Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ: MSFT) remains a pivotal...
  13. Microsoft Cloud Growth Slows: Data Center Challenges and AI Competition

    In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft’s cloud division—once a rock-solid growth engine—has hit a rough patch. The tech titan officially announced slower-than-expected growth in its cloud business for the first quarter of its 2025 fiscal year. The primary culprit? A bottleneck in its data...
  14. Microsoft Q2 2025 Earnings: Azure Growth and AI Innovations on Edge

    Microsoft has scheduled its Q2 2025 earnings report, and this one is shaping up to be one for the books. As the tech giant continues to flex its muscles in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services, investors and tech enthusiasts alike are perched at the edge of their seats. What’s at...
  15. Microsoft's Growth: Investor Confidence and What It Means for Windows Users

    In the world of tech giants, Microsoft’s place as a behemoth remains undeniable, and the latest moves by institutional investors, such as Tarbox Family Office Inc., further underscore the bullish sentiment around this trillion-dollar software titan. Recently, Tarbox Family Office Inc. raised its...
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    VIDEO Steve Ballmer to Retire Within 12-months

    Microsoft's 13-year CEO announced today his plans to retire within the next year, which surely brings closure to many people who were always skeptical of his behaviour as a person and strategies for the company itself. It's been announced Microsoft is working with both founder Bill Gates and...
  17. THE MICROSOFT INVESTOR: Windows 8 Could Be Revealed As Soon As September

    MSFT Up With Markets Stocks are up in early trading as home prices rose for the first time in eight months, boosted by an annual flurry of spring buyers. Shares of MSFT were shaky at the open but are now trading in the positive. Source: Yahoo! News
  18. THE MICROSOFT INVESTOR: Ballmer Rumored To Step Down After Windows 8 Launch

    MSFT Up Strong Vs. The Market The market is rallying on released economic metrics. The number of people signing up for jobless benefits fell last week, while housing starts and building permits rose last month. Shares of MSFT are up stronger that its peers. Source: Yahoo! News
  19. Steve Ballmer says 'Windows 8 in 2012'; Microsoft says not. Who's right?

    When the PR slaps down the chief executive, something remarkable is going on in the Windows saga. All is not what it might seem, however On Monday, Steve Ballmer - Microsoft's chief executive - spoke in Tokyo about what the company has for people (both users and investors) to look forward to. In...
  20. Weird and wacky: Inventors show off their devices

    French Jean Marc Batard presents his invention a vertical garden which allows elderly people to garden. It can also be used by people who love gardening but cannot bend down at the 39th International Exhibition of Inventions, New Techniques and Products, in Geneva, Switzerland, Wednesday, April...