Microsoft is a leading global technology company known for its software products, services, and hardware devices
The company is best recognized for its Windows operating systems and the Microsoft Office suite, which facilitates productivity and collaboration for users worldwide. In addition to software, Microsoft also offers cloud computing services through its Azure platform, enabling businesses to leverage scalable and flexible computing resources. The company is actively involved in various sectors, including gaming with its Xbox platform, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, continually innovating and expanding its product offerings to meet the diverse needs of consumers and enterprises.
Microsoft has unveiled six new AI-powered security agents as part of its expanded Security Copilot platform to help overburdened IT teams automate threat detection and response, as cyberattacks outpace human capabilities.
Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives highlights AI's growing impact on enterprise spending in 2025. AI now comprises 12% of IT budgets, with many companies increasing investments.
Gene Munster, managing partner at Deepwater Asset Management, has expressed concern over the potential impact of new tariffs on the tech sector, particularly on "Mag Seven" stocks.
Alta’s stock price has taken a beating over the past six months, shedding 20.9% of its value and falling to $5.10 per share. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and the rest of the automation software stocks fared in Q4.
Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) has been discovered to be profiting from its Llama AI models through revenue-sharing agreements with host businesses.
Malaysia plans to strengthen semiconductor regulations following U.S. demands to monitor the movement of high-end NVIDIA Corp. chips amid suspicions they're being illicitly diverted to China, violating U.S. export controls.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar teamed up for a friendly game of "Crennis," blending cricket and tennis, with Gates later inviting Satya Nadella and Roger Federer to join them in a doubles match.
