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Palantir and Microsoft’s Groundbreaking Integrated AI Technologies Partnership – $PLTR $MSFT $QQQ $DIA $SPY
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) and Microsoft (MSFT) have recently announced a groundbreaking partnership to deliver advanced AI and analytics capabilities to U.S. defense and intelligence agencies, as reported by Microsoft. This collaboration aims to integrate Palantir's AI platforms with Microsoft's ...
Aug 25, 2024
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Microsoft’s Partnerships and Market Strategy – $MSFT $DIA $QQQ $SPY
Microsoft's strategic partnerships play a pivotal role in shaping its market strategy, particularly in AI and cloud computing, enabling the tech giant to expand its reach, drive innovation, and deliver cutting-edge solutions to a diverse customer base. Enhancing AI Capabilities Strategic collabo...
Jul 30, 2024
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Microsoft Readies to Report AI Growth & Beyond – $MSFT $DIA $SPY $QQQ
Microsoft is set to unveil its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings after the bell on Tuesday, with Wall Street eagerly anticipating signs of payoff from the company's substantial AI investments. As reported by Yahoo Finance, analysts expect Microsoft to report earnings per share of $2.94 on revenue of $...
Jul 29, 2024
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Nvidia’s Pricey AI Chips Cometh – $NVDA $AMZN $DELL $MSFT
Nvidia's (NVDA) upcoming Blackwell GPU-based AI server cabinets are set to come with eye-watering price tags of $2 million to $3 million each, according to a Morgan Stanley report. This pricing strategy has sparked both amusement and concern in the tech industry, as companies prepare to invest heavi...
Jul 27, 2024
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Microsoft’s Shares Price Reached record High On AI Research Unit News – $MSFT $DIA $QQQ $LTRN
Reportedly, Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) reached a record high when it appointed OpenAI co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman to head its newly established internal advanced artificial intelligence research team. Simultaneously, OpenAI's board appointed Emmett Shear, the former CEO of Twitch, to replac...
Nov 28, 2023
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LinkedIn Announces Workforce Reduction Amid Shifting Demand & Continued Growth – $MSFT $DIA $SPY $LTRN $INDP
As per reports, LinkedIn, a subsidiary of Microsoft Corp (MSFT) is reducing its workforce by approximately 668 positions, primarily in its engineering, product development, talent acquisition, and finance departments. This marks the second round of job cuts this year, attributed to reduced usage of ...
Oct 18, 2023
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Microsoft’s CPO, Panos Panay, Departs After Pioneering Surface Line & Windows 11 – $MSFT $DIA $QQQ $LTRN
As per reports, the chief product officer at Microsoft (MSFT) responsible for the introduction of the Surface line of computers and Windows 11, Panos Panay, is departing the company after nearly two decades of service. Yusuf Mehdi, another longstanding executive, will assume leadership responsibilit...
Sep 21, 2023
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Did NVIDIA’s $50M Investment In Recursion Just Open Up A Floodgate For AI Firm’s To Invest in Biotech? – $NVDA $RXTX $LTRN $META
The title of this story 'Did NVIDIA's $50M Investment In Recursion Just Open Up A Floodgate For AI Firm's To Invest in Biotech?' poses a very interesting question that many investors have on their minds today and that many more investors should possibly be pushing to the top of their collective mind...
Jul 13, 2023
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Artificial Intelligence Co., Lantern, Data Published Demonstrating Antitumor Potency In Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphomas – $LTRN
"Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) is the seventh leading cause of cancer in the US, with 20-40% of patients experiencing relapsed or refractory disease with limited or no therapeutic options. Today, June 26, Lantern Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRN), an artificial intel...
Jun 26, 2023
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Teleperformance Unveils TP GenAI In $185M Partnership With Microsoft – $MSFT $SPY $DIA $LTRN
As per reports, France's Teleperformance has announced a partnership with Microsoft (MSFT) worth $185 million. This collaboration aims to launch TP GenAI, the company's proprietary generative AI solution, which utilizes algorithms like ChatGPT to generate new content, including audio, text, and simu...
Jun 26, 2023
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Microsoft Transfers Top #AI Researchers From China To Canada, Impacts Talent Pool – $MSFT $DIA $QQQ $LTRN
Reportedly, Microsoft (MSFT) is transferring some of its top artificial intelligence researchers from China to Canada, posing a potential threat to China's technology talent pool. Microsoft Research Asia (MSRA), based in Beijing, has initiated the process of obtaining visas for relocating key AI ex...
Jun 14, 2023
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Microsoft’s Latest #AI Upgrades: Enhancements To ChatGPT, Bing & Cloud Services – $MSFT $DUA $QQQ $LTRN
As per reports, Microsoft Corp (MSFT) unveiled a range of AI enhancements, aiming to bridge the gap with Google, owned by Alphabet Inc. These upgrades include improvements to ChatGPT, Bing search engine, and cloud services. One significant update is the integration of live search results from Bing ...
Jun 17, 2023
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Microsoft’s Acquisition Of Activision Cleared By EU Antitrust Regulators – $MSFT $ATVI $DIA $BRQS
Reportedly, the European Union's antitrust regulators approved Microsoft Corp's (MSFT) acquisition of Activision (ATVI), valued at $69 billion. The regulators stated that the concerns they had were adequately addressed by the remedies proposed by the American software company. "The commitments full...
May 20, 2023
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AI Leaders To Meet With US Officials To Address Key Concerns – $MSFT $GOOGL $DIA $QQQ $INVO
Reportedly, the CEOs of Google (GOOGL), Microsoft (MSFT), OpenAI, and Anthropic are scheduled to meet with Vice President Kamala Harris and other top administration officials to discuss pressing issues related to artificial intelligence, including concerns about privacy violations, biases, and the p...
May 05, 2023
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Chatbot Ban In Italy Draws Criticism From Deputy Prime Minister – $MSFT $DIA $QQQ $AI $INVO
As per reports, the Deputy Prime Minister of Italy expressed his disagreement with the government's Data Protection Authority for temporarily banning the chatbot ChatGPT, which is powered by artificial intelligence and backed by Microsoft's (MSFT) OpenAI. The ban was implemen...
Apr 04, 2023
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Microsoft’s Bing Search Engine Monetizes Chat Responses With Advertising Sales – $MSFT $DIA $QQQ $AI $INVO
Reportedly, Microsoft (MSFT) is monetizing Bing chat search engine by selling advertising space in its responses. This move demonstrates a potential revenue model for the company's artificial intelligence tool, which already boasts an impressive 100 million daily users. Bing's updated version offers...
Apr 04, 2023
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Microsoft Unveils ‘Security Copilot’ To Enhance Cybersecurity Analysis With AI – $MSFT $DIA $SPY $QQQ $INVO
As per reports, Microsoft Corp (MSFT) launched a tool to assist cybersecurity professionals in identifying breaches and threat signals, and to better analyze data using OpenAI's latest GPT-4 generative artificial intelligence model. The tool, called 'Security Copilot', is a user-friendly prompt box ...
Apr 04, 2023
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Google’s AI Chatbot Bard Now Available To Public In US & UK. – $GOOG $SPY $MSFT $INVO
Reportedly, Google has begun making its chatbot Bard available to the public in the US and the UK. Previously, the program was only accessible to approved testers. Bard is an experiment that uses generative AI, which relies on past data to create content rather than identify it. The release of Micro...
Mar 22, 2023
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Microsoft Previews AI “Copilot” & “Business Chat” Experience For Microsoft 365 – $MSFT $DIA $INVO
Reportedly, Microsoft (MSFT) has given a glimpse into a new AI "copilot" designed for its Microsoft 365 product suite, which includes popular applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. The AI technology will initially be tested by select business customers and aims to provide content dr...
Mar 22, 2023
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Microsoft Signs 10-Year Licensing Deal With Boosteroid For Call Of Duty – $MSFT $ATVI $DIA $INVO
Reportedly, Microsoft (MSFT) has entered into a 10-year licensing agreement with cloud gaming provider Boosteroid, to bring Activision's Call of Duty franchise to the platform. This move is partially aimed at addressing competition concerns related to Microsoft's acquisition of Activision. However, ...
Mar 15, 2023
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General Motors & Microsoft Consider Use Of ChatGPT To Improve Vehicle Features – $GM $MSFT $DIA $INVO
As per reports, General Motors Co (GM) is considering the utilization of ChatGPT, in collaboration with Microsoft (MSFT), for various purposes. One potential use case is to provide information on how to use vehicle features typically found in an owner's manual, such as programming garage door codes ...
Mar 13, 2023
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Microsoft To License ‘Call Of Duty’ To Sony For A Decade Amid Acquisition ($69B) Concerns – $MSFT $SONY $DIA $INVO
Reportedly, Microsoft (MSFT) has stated that it will license the "Call of Duty" (CoD) franchise of Activision Blizzard to Sony for 10 years in response to concerns raised by Britain over its $69 billion acquisition of the gaming company. As per a document published by the regulator, this move is aim...
Mar 12, 2023
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Microsoft Adds Upgraded Bing Search Engine To Windows Bringing AI Usage Closer To Its Users – $MSFT $DIA $INVO
Reportedly, Microsoft Corp (MSFT) is adding its recently upgraded Bing search engine to its Windows computer software, aiming to put artificial intelligence (AI) at the fingertips of hundreds of millions of its users. The technology giant's OS will include the new Bing in desktop computers' search b...
Mar 11, 2023
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Is Microsoft’s Bing Chatbot Violating Data Protection & Privacy? – $MSFT $DIA $AMZN $JPM $INVO
Reportedly, Microsoft (MSFT) staff can read users’ conversations with its Bing chatbot amid growing data protection and privacy concerns around using the system. The company informed that human reviewers are monitoring what users submit to the chatbot in order to respond to the “inappropriate be...
Mar 02, 2023
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Microsoft To Launch AI-powered Services For Telecom Firms – MSFT $DIA $INVO
Reportedly, Microsoft (MSFT) is to launch two AI-powered services designed to manage telecom networks, with the same capabilities used to manage the tech giant's Azure cloud platform. Operators can benefit from its advanced artificial intelligence that helps to unlock new business opportunities and ...
Mar 03, 2023
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Microsoft’s President Brad Smith To Lead Delegation At Activision Deal EU Hearing – $MSFT $DIA
As per reports, Microsoft (MSFT) President Brad Smith will seek to convince EU antitrust regulators at a closed hearing that the U.S. technology giant's $69 billion bid for "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard will improve competition. Brad Smith will lead a delegation of 18 senior executives, i...
Feb 22, 2023
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Microsoft Limiting Chat Sessions On Bing Improving Focus – $MSFT $DIA $ATOS
As per reports, Microsoft (MSFT) is to limit chat sessions on its new Bing search engine powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to five questions per session and 50 questions per day. The decision comes days after it was reported that answers from the new Bing search engine were potentially dangero...
Feb 21, 2023
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Microsoft Marks Progress For Its AI Chatbot In Bing Searches – $MSFT $DIA $INVO
Reportedly, Microsoft Corp (MSFT) has recorded a positive response from its initial findings after a week of testing new artificial intelligence additions to its Bing search engine with users across 169 countries. AI-powered answers have gained the approval of 71% of testers and chat has proven a ...
Feb 19, 2023
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Microsoft Integrates ChatGPT Powered Messaging Feature In Teams Premium – $MSFT $DIA $INVO
As per reports, Microsoft Corp (MSFT) rolled out a premium Teams messaging offering powered by ChatGPT to simplify meetings using the AI chatbot. The premium service will cost $7 per month in June before increasing to $10 in July. OpenAI-owned ChatGPT will generate automatic meeting notes, recommend...
Feb 02, 2023
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Microsoft’s Intelligent Cloud Segment Amounted to $21.51B, Up 18% – $MSFT $DIA $INVO
As per reports, Microsoft (MSFT) released Q2 earnings ended December 31 missing Wall Street's expectations. Quarter Highlights: Adjusted Earnings per share of $2.32 per share was reported, versus $2.29 per share expected. Revenue of $52.75 billion was reported, versus $52.94 billion estimat...
Jan 26, 2023
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Microsoft Launches Automatic Energy-Saving Mode For Select XBox Users Moving Closer To Environmental Goals – $MSFT $DIA $ATOS $INM
As per reports, Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) is working on an energy-saving update to its Xbox gaming consoles aiming to meet a 2030 deadline for its environmental goals. Starting Xbox Insiders, a subset of users will be automatically switched to a newly introduced energy-saving Shutdown option. When left...
Jan 23, 2023
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Microsoft Announces $10B Investment In San Francisco-based OpenAI – $MSFT $DIA $TSLA $INVO
As per reports, Microsoft (MSFT) is to invest $10 billion into San Francisco-based firm OpenAI, the owner of ChatGPT, valuing the firm at $29 billion. OpenAI, founded by Tesla Inc. (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk and investor Sam Altman, made the ChatGPT chatbot available for free public testing on Nov. 30. ...
Jan 20, 2023
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Microsoft Eyes Launch Search Engine Bing Powered By OpenAI – $MSFT $DIA $INVO
As per reports, technology giant Microsoft Corp (MSFT) is in talks to launch a version of its search engine Bing using the artificial intelligence used behind chatbot ChatGP, launched by OpenAI. The company is expecting to launch the new feature before the end of March, hoping to challenge Alphabet-...
Jan 13, 2023
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Microsoft Files With FTC Placing Argument Over Activision Blizzard Deal – $MSFT $DIA $INVO
As per reports, Microsoft Corp (MSFT) filed an argument convincing a judge at the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to allow its bid to buy "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard, after FTC commissioners said the merger would hamper competition in the gaming industry. However, the company put forward ...
Dec 30, 2022
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Microsoft To Expand Software Services In Africa By 2025 Targeting 100M – $MSFT $DIA $INVO
Reportedly, Microsoft Corp (MSFT) aims to secure internet access for 100 million more people in Africa by 2025, teaming up with a satellite provider and setting the stage for longer-term cloud adoption, informed its President Brad Smith. Microsoft has long pushed to bring more people online, playing...
Dec 14, 2022
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Microsoft Strikes $2.8B Cloud-Computing Deal With London Stock Exchange Group – $MSFT $AMZN $GOOG $INVO
As per reports, Microsoft (MSFT) has agreed to buy a 4% stake in London Stock Exchange Group Plc in a $2.8B cloud-computing deal pushing the tech giant further into financial market data world. As part of the agreement, London Stock Exchange Group Plc is to spend at least that amount on cloud servic...
Dec 14, 2022
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Per Reports, Sony Offered 10-Year Contract By Microsoft For ‘Call of Duty’ Releases On PlayStation – $MSFT $DIA $INVO
As per reports, Microsoft (MSFT) has made an offer to Sony for a 10-year contract to make each new "Call of Duty" release available on PlayStation the same day it comes to Microsoft's Xbox. In September, Sony's gaming chief Jim Ryan raised that Microsoft's earlier offer to keep the popular game seri...
Dec 16, 2022
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Nvidia Teaming With Microsoft To Build ‘Massive’ Cloud AI Computer -$NVDA $MSFT $DIA $INM
Reportedly, Nvidia Corp (NVDA) is partnering with Microsoft Corp (MSFT) to build a “massive” computer to handle high artificial intelligence computing work in the cloud. The AI computer will operate on Microsoft’s Azure cloud, with tens of thousands of graphics processing units, Nvidia’s mos...
Nov 17, 2022
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Microsoft Charged With EU Antitrust Complaint On Cloud Computing Practices – $MSFT $DIA $INVO
Reportedly, Microsoft (MSFT) faces a new antitrust complaint over its cloud computing practices as trade group CISPE, whose members include Amazon, took its grievance to European Union antitrust regulators. The trading body alleged that Microsoft's new contractual terms imposed on Oct. 1 together wi...
Nov 27, 2022
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Microsoft Released Quarterly Earnings Exceeding Expectations – $MSFT $DIA $ATOS $INVO
As per reports, Microsoft's (MSFT) first-quarter earnings exceeded market estimates as its cloud-computing businesses grew. The company earned $2.35 a share on sales of $50.1 billion in the quarter that ended September 30. Analysts were expecting Microsoft earnings of $2.31 a share on sales of $49.7...
Dec 10, 2022
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Microsoft Laid Off Several Employees Amid Weakening Economy – $MSFT
Reportedly, Microsoft Corp (MSFT) has laid off under 1,000 employees across several divisions in October making it the latest U.S. technology company to cut jobs or slow hiring amid a global economic slowdown. The layoffs affected less than 1% of Microsoft's total workforce of around 221,000 as of J...
Oct 18, 2022
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Microsoft & Mercedes Benz Partner On Supply Chain Data Platform – $MSFT $DIA $INVO
Reportedly, Mercedes-Benz has entered a partnership with Microsoft (MSFT) using its Cloud for a data platform, MO360 intended to improve production efficiency at over 30 passenger car plants globally. The collaboration is aimed at a 20% increase in vehicle production efficiency by 2025 from 2022 lev...
Oct 26, 2022
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EU Antitrust Regulators Set Nov 8 As Deadline For Microsoft & Activision Deal – $MSFT $DIA $INVO
Reportedly, EU antitrust regulators are to decide by Nov. 8 whether to clear Microsoft Corp's proposed $69 billion acquisition of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard. The deal will help the U.S. software company better compete with industry leaders Tencent and Sony. The transaction can be clea...
Nov 05, 2022
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Zoom Enhances Chat Features Competing With Rivals Including Microsoft’s Teams & Slack – $ZM $MSFT $DIA $INVO
As per reports, Zoom Video Communications Inc. (ZM) has renamed its chat product and added some features, including third-party integration, as it gears to compete with rivals including Microsoft's Teams and Slack. Zoom's app, now known as Zoom Team Chat, will offer features such as the ability to ...
Sep 28, 2022
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Microsoft’s & Activision Blizzard Deal Faces Scrutiny By British Regulators – $MSFT $ATVI $DIA $INVO
As per reports, Microsoft Corp.’s (MSFT) deal to buy Activision Blizzard Inc. is facing intense scrutiny by British antitrust regulators who are concerned the $69 billion acquisition could harm competition. The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority is concerned that Microsoft’s dominant pro...
Sep 29, 2022
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Highlights From Microsoft’s Fiscal Quarterly Earnings – $MSFT $DIA
Reportedly, Microsoft (MSFT) missed analyst expectations for its fiscal fourth quarter, blaming unfavorable foreign exchange rates and weak PC sales. Highlights for the Quarter Ended June 30: Microsoft earned $2.23 a share on sales of $51.9 billion in the quarter ended June 30. The analyst es...
Aug 03, 2022
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Netflix To Include Ads Powered By Microsoft Technology – $MSFT $NFLX $QQQ $DIA
Reportedly, Netflix (NFLX) is working with Microsoft (MSFT) to deliver its upcoming ads, in a new subscription offering that marks a major change for Netflix. Recently, Netflix had been rumored to be adding commercials into its streaming service, and allowing people to pay less if they are subjected...
Jul 20, 2022
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Tech Giant Microsoft To Cut Jobs Amid Realignment Of Business Groups & Roles – $MSFT $DIA
Reportedly, Microsoft (MSFT) has cut some jobs as it realigned business groups and roles after the close of its fiscal year on June 30. The technology giant plans to keep hiring for other roles and finish the current fiscal year with an increased headcount. The layoffs, affecting less than 1% of th...
Jul 14, 2022
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Microsoft Stops Sale Of AI Facial-Analysis Tools Over Bias & Inaccuracy Issues- $MSFT $DIA
As per reports, Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) announced that it is stopping the selling of their artificial intelligence-based facial-analysis software tools that infer a subject’s emotional state, gender, age, mood, and other personal attributes after the algorithms were shown to exhibit problematic bia...
Jun 24, 2022
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Microsoft’ Wants You To Use Their Newer Edge Browser – $MSFT $DIA
As per reports, Microsoft (MSFT) has finally discontinued its Internet Explorer, as the company announced its users to move on from the 27-year-old application and use its newer Edge browser instead. Microsoft released the first version of Internet Explorer in 1995 when web surfing was dominated ...
Jun 24, 2022
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Microsoft Acquires NY-Based Miburo, A Cyber Threat Analysis Startup – $MSFT $DIA
Reportedly, Microsoft (MSFT) has announced acquiring a cyber threat analysis startup specializing in detecting foreign-information attacks. Miburo, a New York-based company started by a former FBI agent, will help the Redmond-based software maker "expand its threat detection and analysis capabilitie...
Jun 24, 2022
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Samsung’ 2022 Smart TV Users Can Now Enjoy Xbox Games Sans Console – $MSFT $DIA
Reportedly, Microsoft Corp (MSFT) will include several Xbox games in Samsung's 2022 smart TVs from June 30 in a crucial step towards attracting gamers without the console. Subscribers to Xbox's cloud-gaming service can play more than 100 titles on the TVs, which will be able to pair with Bluetooth-e...
Jun 23, 2022
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P&G To Use Microsoft’s Azure To Build The Future of Digital Manufacturing – $MSFT $PG $DIA
As per reports, Procter & Gamble Company (PG) announced a partnership with Microsoft to build the future of digital manufacturing. P&G has signed a multi-year deal with Microsoft to use its Azure cloud computing platform to digitize and integrate data from more than 100 manufacturing sites a...
Jun 25, 2022
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Microsoft Lowered Sales & Revenue Forecast As Dollar Surged – $MSFT $DIA
As per reports, Microsoft (MSFT) has cut its fourth-quarter forecast for profit and revenue citing a hit from a stronger dollar. Microsoft, which earns half its revenue from outside the United States, has lowered its revenue forecast for all three segments, including Windows products, personal compu...
Jun 21, 2022
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Microsoft Moves To Revise Cloud Service Terms Amid EU’s Complaints – $MSFT $DIA
As per reports, Microsoft (MSFT) is set to revise its licensing terms and allow cloud service providers to better compete in response to complaints, informed its president Brad Smith. The technology giant had been fined 1.6 billion euros ($1.7 billion) by EU antitrust regulators. "It really start...
May 27, 2022
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Self-driving British Startup Wayve Implementing Microsoft’s Supercomputer Infrastructure – $MSFT $DIA
Reportedly, British startup Wayve is to implement a supercomputer infrastructure designed by Microsoft (MSFT) to process vast amounts of data, as it is developing machine learning-based models for self-driving cars. Wayve's technology is built on machine learning instead of the conventional method t...
May 22, 2022
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Tech Giants Apple, Google & Microsoft Agree To Introduce ‘New Common Passwordless’ Sign-Ins – $AAPL $GOOG $MSFT $DIA
As per reports, technology giants Apple (AAPL), Google, and Microsoft (MSFT) have agreed to support a new type of online sign-in which could replace passwords and is designed to make the web more “secure and usable for all”. The technology giants have agreed to support a new common passwordless ...
May 11, 2022
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Microsoft’s Cloud Strength Boosts Q3 Earnings Beat – $MSFT $DIA
Microsoft (MSFT) recently exceeded its fiscal Q3 earnings riding high on the cloud computing business. The technology reported adjusted earnings of $2.22 a share on sales of $49.4 billion in the quarter ended March 31, exceeding estimates of $2.19 a share on sales of $49 billion. For the current qua...
May 02, 2022
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Strategic Partnership With Microsoft Seeks To Accelerate Boeing’s Digital Transformation – $MSFT $BA $DIA
As per reports, Boeing (BA) and Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) announced that they are deepening their strategic partnership to accelerate Boeing's digital transformation. Through the expanded collaboration, Boeing will leverage the Microsoft Cloud and its AI capabilities to update its technology infrastr...
Apr 11, 2022
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Two Senior Executives From “Call of Duty” Maker Activision Blizzard To Step Down Ahead Of Microsoft Deal – $ATVI $MSFT $DIA
Reportedly, two senior executives of Video game maker Activision Blizzard Inc's (ATVI) mobile gaming unit are leaving the company before its deal with Microsoft (MSFT). In January, Microsoft announced that it was buying the "Call of Duty" maker for $68.7 billion marking the biggest deal in the histo...
Feb 28, 2022
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Microsoft Reports Strong Q2 Earnings – Cloud Services Segment Soars – $MSFT $DIA
Microsoft (MSFT) reported fiscal Q2 earnings exceeding expectations with its cloud services revenue soaring 46%. Highlights from the release: Revenue stood at $51.7 billion versus $50.9 billion expected. Earnings per share of $2.48 were reported to exceed expectations at $2.31. Intelligent ...
Jan 27, 2022
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M&A Highlight: Microsoft To Acquire ‘Candy Crush’ & ‘Call of Duty’ Maker Activision Blizzard For $68.7B – $ATVI $MSFT $DIA
As per reports, Microsoft (MSFT) to buy Activision Blizzard (ATVI), the video game publisher of world renowned games 'Candy Crush’ & ‘Call of Duty', for $68.7 billion in cash. The deal will accelerate the growth of Microsoft's gaming business across mobile, PC, cloud, and console and provide...
Jan 18, 2022
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Microsoft To Evaluate Its Sexual Harassment, Discrimination Policies In Response To Shareholders – $MSFT $DIA
As per reports, Microsoft Corp (MSFT) will review the effectiveness of its gender discrimination policies and sexual harassment practices in response to a shareholder proposal that was passed at its latest annual meeting. The review will work to produce a transparency report with results of any se...
Jan 17, 2022
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Microsoft Strengthens Its Server Designing Initiative Hires Former Apple Engineer Mike Filippo – $MSFT $AAPL $DIA
As per Bloomberg's report, Microsoft (MSFT) hired a key Apple Inc. engineer to design its own chips for its servers. The software giant hired chip industry veteran Mike Filippo, who was with Apple for over two years. The dependency of Cloud computing on Advanced Micro Devices Inc. and Intel to supp...
Jan 19, 2022
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AT&T’s Xandr Ad Unit To Be Sold To Microsoft For $1B
Reportedly, AT&T Inc. (T) agreed to sell its Xandr division to Microsoft (MSFT) a long-anticipated divestiture. The transaction will offer customers on Microsoft’s properties, such as MSN, access to Xandr’s marketplace for automated online advertising. The deal is valued at about $1 billion,...
Dec 24, 2021
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Microsoft’s Announces First-Ever Standalone Microsoft Teams Offering – Teams Essentials
As per reports, Microsoft (MSFT) announced the availability of the first-ever standalone Microsoft Teams offering, Teams Essentials made specifically for small businesses, offering professional yet affordable meetings solution to support connection, collaboration, and productivity in a hybrid work e...
Dec 06, 2021
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Microsoft To Review Sexual-Harassment Policies – Proposal Introduced By Activist Arjuna Capital
As per reports, Microsoft (MSFT) shareholders have urged the software maker to reassess its approach to sexual harassment in a vote at the company’s annual meeting, following reports that co-founder Bill Gates behaved inappropriately toward female employees years ago. The proposal, introduced by a...
Dec 04, 2021
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Caterpillar & Microsoft Team Up For A Project Using Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology
Reportedly, Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) entered a three-year project through a collaboration with Microsoft (MSFT) and Ballard Power Systems (BLDP) to demonstrate a power system incorporating large-format hydrogen fuel cells to produce sustainable and reliable backup power for Microsoft data centers. Par...
Dec 01, 2021
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Microsoft Announces New Technology Aimed At Increasing Its Cloud Offerings
As per reports, Microsoft (MSFT) is working on a new round of technologies aimed at making its cloud computing services work in data centers it does not own, including the cloud data centers of its rivals. The tech giant’s strategy involves building its most profitable cloud software services, suc...
Nov 09, 2021
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Microsoft Launches Windows 11- Informs “Phased & Measured” Rollout
Reportedly, Microsoft (MSFT) has launched its latest operating system Windows 11 worldwide, claiming it to be fast and with updated features. Most distinctly, it comes with a new Start Menu, located in the middle of the taskbar, along with modernized new Settings menus and options. Microsoft inform...
Oct 06, 2021
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Microsoft Allows Third-Party Storefronts On Its App Store Without Fees
Reportedly, Microsoft (MSFT) allows Epic Games Inc, Amazon.com Inc (AMZN), and other firms to integrate their app stores into the technology giant's marketplace, giving more options to third-party developers. The company said it would not take a cut from app developers' revenue when the apps manage ...
Sep 30, 2021
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Microsoft & Google To Serve As Public Cloud Providers For Wells Fargo
As per reports, Microsoft (MSFT) and Alphabet Inc's Google have been chosen by Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) to serve as its public cloud providers, embracing a multi-cloud approach. Microsoft's Azure will serve as the bank's primary cloud provider, while Google Cloud will provide additional business-...
Sep 16, 2021
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Microsoft Initiates Quarterly Dividend Increase & Up To $60 Billion In Share Repurchases
Reportedly, the board of Microsoft (MSFT) has announced a quarterly dividend of $.62/share, a 6 cent or 11% increase over the previous quarter's dividend. The dividend is payable on Dec. 9, 2021, to shareholders of record on Nov. 18, 2021. The board announced the authorization of a new share repurc...
Sep 16, 2021
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Microsoft Postpones Office Reopening Date Indefinitely In United States As Delta Variant Surges
Reportedly, Microsoft (MSFT) has pushed back plans to fully reopen offices by Oct. 4, due to the uncertainty caused by the pandemic, as the highly contagious Covid-19’s delta variant has led to a resurgence in cases. The technology giant had earlier said it will open its Redmond headquarter as wel...
Sep 11, 2021
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Verizon 5G Edge & Microsoft Azure Stack Edge Partnership Launches Cloud Computing Platform That Offers Storage & Compute Services
Reportedly, Verizon (VZ) today announced the launch of an on-premises, private edge compute solution built on its last year's collaboration with Microsoft (MSFT). Verizon 5G Edge and Microsoft Azure Stack Edge partnership is a cloud computing platform that offers storage and computes services at the...
Sep 01, 2021
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Duke Energy, Microsoft & Accenture Come Together To Develop A Unique Methane-Emissions Monitoring Platform
Reportedly, Duke Energy is working with Accenture and Microsoft (MSFT) to develop a unique technology platform designed to measure actual baseline methane emissions from natural gas distribution systems. The news platform will provide near-real-time data collection, allowing Duke Energy's field resp...
Aug 24, 2021
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Microsoft Announces Price Rise For Some Flagship Products
Reportedly, Microsoft Corp (MSFT) to raise prices by as much as 20% for a bundle of software called Microsoft 365 that includes popular apps like Teams and Outlook. The Microsoft 365 suite is the tech giant's foundation of productivity and business process segment, which reported sales of $53.9 bill...
Aug 23, 2021
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Microsoft Beats Market Estimates – Raises Outlook
Redmond, Washington-based Microsoft (MSFT), beat the markets estimates for the June quarter & also raised expectations for the next quarter. The company earned $2.17 a share on sales of $46.2 billion in its fiscal fourth-quarter ending June 30, beating analyst estimates of $1.92 a share on sales...
Jul 29, 2021
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Microsoft Launches Cloud-Based Version Of Windows Operating System
Microsoft Corp (MSFT) is offering its Windows operating system as a cloud-based service, making it easier to access business apps that need Windows from a wider range of devices like a Mac, PC, iPhone, Android phone, or Chromebook, compatible with HTML 5. The service, Windows 365 will roll out on A...
Jul 15, 2021
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Microsoft Announces Agreement For Acquisition Of San Francisco Security Software Maker RiskIQ
Reportedly, Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) has agreed to acquire RiskIQ, a security software maker, expanding its products and protecting its customers amid a rising tide of global cyberattacks. The terms of the deal remained undisclosed. Founded in 2009, San Francisco-based RiskIQ deals in cloud software f...
Jul 13, 2021
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Tech Giant Microsoft Recognizes Winners & Finalists For 2021 Partner Of The Year Awards
Reportedly, Microsoft Corp (MSFT) announced winners and finalists of the 2021 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards. All the award winners and finalists from around the world will be recognized at the all-digital Microsoft Inspire, July 14-15, 2021. The annual awards recognize Microsoft partners disp...
Jul 11, 2021
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Microsoft Seeking To Launch Its Windows Cloud PC Desktop-As-A-Service
Reportedly, Microsoft (MSFT) seeking to roll out its Windows Cloud PC desktop-as-a-service, a Wall Street analyst says. The desktop-as-a-service offering could be announced at a Microsoft partner conference in July, informed Jefferies analyst Brent Thill. The tech giant first disclosed its Cloud PC ...
Jun 01, 2021
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Microsoft Windows 11 Upgrade May Not Be For All!
Microsoft (MSFT) announced a free Windows 11 upgrade to Windows 10 machines, however, many users will be unable to use the benefit, as the newly launched operating system will only support eighth generation and newer Intel Core processors, Apollo Lake, and newer Pentium and Celeron processors. Wind...
Jun 29, 2021
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Intel & Microsoft Collaborate On Intel’s Bridge Technology
As per reports, Intel (INTC) and Microsoft (MSFT) have deepened their partnership offering an impressive computing experience with the upcoming Windows 11 for more than three-fourths of Windows PCs powered by Intel® processors. The new New PCs enabled by Intel® Core™ processors along with Intel...
Jun 30, 2021
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Microsoft Board Names CEO Satya Nadella As Chairman To The Board & Announces Quarterly Dividend
Reportedly, Microsoft Corp (MSFT) has named Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella, 53 as its new chairman in place of John Thompson, intensifying Nadella’s influence on the company after more than seven years as the top executive. John Thompson took over as chairman in 2014 from Bill Gates, will ...
Jun 22, 2021
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Microsoft Connects With Accenture, Goldman To Build Software To Produce Fewer Data Center Carbon Emissions
Reportedly, Microsoft Corp., (MSFT) Accenture Plc, and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. have joined hands with nonprofits like the Linux Foundation and climate groups to develop ways to build software that produces fewer carbon emissions when used in data centers, preventing high-powered computers from cons...
May 27, 2021
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World’s Largest Copper Producer Codelco Fast-Tracking Digitization With Microsoft
As per reports, the world's largest copper producer, Chile's Codelco has struck a deal with tech giant Microsoft (MSFT) to fast-track the digitization of its sprawling mining operations, improving automation and analytics. The collaboration with Microsoft will improve the company's capacity to make ...
May 25, 2021
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Microsoft To Say Goodbye To Internet Explorer & Hello To Edge!
As per reports, Microsoft Corp (MSFT) will unplug its well-known browser, Internet Explorer next year as the technology giant prepares to compete with market leader Chrome with its slicker Edge browser. Internet Explorer, launched in 1995 became the prominent browser for over a decade as it was pac...
May 20, 2021
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Microsoft Allows Its EU Public & Commercial Sector Customers To Store & Process Data In The Region
Reportedly, Microsoft Corp (MSFT) has allowed public and commercial sector customers in the European Union to store and process all of their data in the region, amid growing demand from some clients. Microsoft to complete the implementation of all engineering work required to execute the decision by...
May 06, 2021
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Microsoft Reports Earnings
Microsoft (MSFT) reports reports earnings expectations. The technology giant’s majority growth contributor was its Azure cloud division, pushing its market capitalization close to $2 trillion. For the quarter, the company reported $15.12 billion in revenue from the segment, a 23% year-over-year in...
Apr 28, 2021
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Microsoft & Discord End Deal Talks
Reportedly, messaging platform Discord Inc. to end deal talks with Microsoft Inc. (MSFT) and focus on expanding the business as a standalone company through its chat platform and doing business from its user base that has grown rapidly during the pandemic, as per sources. Earlier it was reported in ...
Apr 21, 2021
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Microsoft Introduces Kid-Friendly Version Of Its Edge Web Browser, Edge Kids Mode
Microsoft (MSFT) introduced its new kid's mode for its Edge web browser, in a move to ensure that parents can easily allow their children to go online without being concerned about the kind of content they’ll come across. The introduction is the first such feature from any major browser, desig...
Apr 17, 2021
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Microsoft In Advanced Talks To Sign A Deal With AI Speech Tech Firm Nuance
Reportedly, Microsoft (MSFT) is in advanced talks to buy Nuance Communications Inc, an artificial intelligence and speech technology company. The deal could value Nuance at about $56 a share, subject to change in terms. Microsoft and Nuance have been in collaboration since 2019 on technologies to d...
Apr 12, 2021
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Microsoft Secures Multi-Billion Deal With U.S. Army For HoloLens Advances
Reportedly, Microsoft Corp (MSFT) has secured a deal worth up to $21.88 billion over 10 years to sell the U.S. Army augmented reality headsets set on its HoloLens product, backed by Azure cloud computing services. For the last two years, Microsoft has worked with the Army on the prototyping phase o...
Apr 08, 2021
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Microsoft To Bring Some Employees Back To Office Beginning March 29
Reportedly, Microsoft Corp (MSFT) will allow employees to work from its headquarters in Redmond, Washington, and nearby campuses beginning March 29. Employees working at headquarters or nearby campuses have the choice to return to the office, shift to a hybrid model, or continue working remotely th...
Mar 25, 2021
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Microsoft To Discuss Deal With Discord For More Than $10 Billion
As per reports, Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) is in talks to acquire Discord Inc., a video-game chat community for more than $10 billion. Discord, a San Francisco-based company is well-known for its free service allowing gamers to communicate by voice, text, and video. During pandemic people stuck at ho...
Mar 22, 2021
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Microsoft Launches Revised Covid-19 Vaccine Tool, Addressing Previous Glitches
Reportedly, Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) has unveiled its new updated technology to assist government and health care organizations’ with Covid-19 vaccine management systems, fixing the drawbacks weeks after the company's initial custom-built programs were launched to perform in few states. The recent,...
Mar 21, 2021
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Iowa Withdraws From Microsoft’s COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling Software Deal
As per reports, Iowa is backing out of a plan to use Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) software for registering and scheduling patients for the Covid-19 vaccinations. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced the news at a conference, this week. He said state officials concluded it would be too hard to combine exis...
Feb 18, 2021
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Microsoft Beat Q2 Earnings Estimates On Strength Of Cloud & Personal Computing Strength
Microsoft Corp (MSFT) topped second-quarter 2021 earnings, exceeding expectations on the top and bottom lines driven by its cloud and personal computing strength. Revenue of $43.1 billion was reported versus $40.2 billion expected, EPS of $2.03 was reported versus $1.64 expected. The company’s per...
Jan 27, 2021
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Microsoft, Oracle, Cigna, Mayo Clinic , etc. Forming Coalition To Digitally Track Covid-19 Vaccinations
Reportedly, Tech giants Microsoft Corp (MSFT) & Oracle Corp, and healthcare companies Cigna Corp and the Mayo Clinic are part of an alliance working to help people get encrypted digital copies of their immunization records stored in a digital wallet of their choice under the project called Vacci...
Jan 17, 2021
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