Investors with deep pockets moved loudly in Microsoft’s options market on January 2, and the footprint they left is worth more than a headline—it’s a layered signal that demands careful decoding before anyone copies the tape. Benzinga’s options scanner flagged 19 “uncommon” trades in Microsoft...
Microsoft’s stock showed only a modest pullback on the trading day covered by the GuruFocus bulletin, but the options market painted a subtly different picture — one of cautious positioning and a noticeable tilt toward downside protection among sophisticated traders. The headline numbers are...
Analyst chatter turned into headlines on September 4, 2025, when a short AInvest dispatch reported upgrades to Microsoft (MSFT) and Marvell Technology (MRVL) and a downgrade for NIO (NIO), framing the moves as part of a broader rotation into AI, cloud computing, and data‑center exposure — a...
Microsoft’s scale and cash-generation power remain the dominant story in the software sector, but automated peer snapshots—like the Benzinga table under review—both illuminate and obscure the real picture: Microsoft is simultaneously a lower‑multiple, fortress‑balance‑sheet giant and a...
Microsoft’s scale and AI-driven momentum remain the dominant story in software, but a closer, verified comparison of valuation multiples, profitability, leverage, and growth shows the headline Benzinga snapshot is a useful starting point — not a definitive verdict — and that investors and IT...
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A wave of community test results and vendor confirmations this week has put the latest Windows 11 cumulative update under a harsh spotlight: several SSDs can disappear from Windows during sustained, large write operations after installing the August 12, 2025 update (KB5063878), with a...
Microsoft’s latest financials and the automated Benzinga snapshot together paint a deceptively simple headline: a software giant with unmatched scale, excellent profitability, and a premium valuation on sales — yet one that faces meaningful execution and regulatory risks as it doubles down on AI...
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Microsoft sits squarely at the center of the modern software industry: colossal scale, accelerating AI monetization, and a balance sheet that lets it spend aggressively on cloud infrastructure — but the company’s market multiples, peer comparisons, and some widely circulated metrics deserve...
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Microsoft’s position as the industry bellwether is undeniable: massive scale, diversified revenue streams, and a bold pivot into AI and cloud computing have put the company on a premium trajectory—but the headline comparisons published in the Benzinga automated industry snapshot deserve careful...
Microsoft's fiscal third-quarter results for 2025 have showcased a robust financial performance, underscored by significant growth in cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors. The company reported a revenue of $70.1 billion, marking a 13% increase from the previous year, and a...
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There's been quite a stir in the options market for Microsoft (MSFT) lately, and the numbers tell an interesting story. Recent data reveals that 154 unusual options trades were recorded on March 24, drawing attention from seasoned investors and retail traders alike. With a mix of bullish and...
Microsoft (MSFT) is making headlines—not in the realm of Windows updates or security patches this time, but in the fast-paced world of options trading. A recent Benzinga report has drawn attention to an unusual surge in MSFT options activity. In this detailed analysis, we break down what this...
Microsoft’s Stock Analysis Post-Earnings: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
As we navigate through an unpredictable economic landscape, primarily driven by the upcoming U.S. presidential election and Federal Reserve meetings, investors are worried about market volatility. With safe-haven assets gaining...
Rick and Mark have now completed 3 in a row! We're back - covering the news items MSFTies are Ping'in each other about. We cover your comments from last time and are trying to talk about OTHER new items since the BIG Windows event on January 21st... It's hard. ;)
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