Artificial intelligence (AI) has been dominating the news cycle as a technological arms race has kicked into high gear. Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) led the pack early with its investment in AI pioneer OpenAI, but Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG), Meta (NASDAQ: META), and the rest of big tech have ...
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Cybersecurity companies are generally resistant to economic downturns, because their clients won't shut off their digital defenses to save a few dollars. Increasingly complex cyberattacks will also drive more companies to upgrade those defenses. However, it can also be tough for investors to spot the ...
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It’s been a wild week for earnings releases in the US. Some US stocks, like Tesla, saw their share prices rocketing, while others, like Intel, saw the opposite. As we finish up a busy week, I can’t ignore the Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) share price jump after hours following the release of a strong set of ...
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Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) on Thursday said its third-quarter 2024 earnings increased year-over-year, reflecting strong performance by the tech giant’s main operating segments. Third-quarter revenues came in at $61.86 billion, compared to $52.86 billion in the same period of 2023, with strong contributions ...
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The biggest driver of headlines across the technology sector over the past year or so has been the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI). Many of the world's biggest companies see a vast opportunity resulting from AI and are investing accordingly to stake their claim in the AI revolution. What ...
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Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) will be reporting financial results for the third quarter of 2024 today after the closing bell. The tech giant had entered the fiscal year on an upbeat note. Listen to Microsoft’s earnings call live and check the real-time transcript The earnings report is scheduled for ...
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Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian answers if investors should buy Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) stock ahead of earnings. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 22, 2024. The video was published on April 24, 2024. Continue reading
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2024 is off to a shaky start. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) market index rose more than 10% in the first quarter, only to lose half of that gain in April. Some market darlings are still soaring to unbelievable heights, usually thanks to their expertise in artificial intelligence (AI). And the closer ...
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After delivering an impressive performance in the early part of fiscal 2024, riding the strong demand for cloud services, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) is looking to repeat that in the second half. The company is focused on infusing artificial intelligence at every level across the tech stack, which ...
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When it comes to investing in the stock market, more risk does not always mean more reward. Indeed, the opposite is often true. The strongest businesses tend to be the least risky stocks to buy as they can help you avoid losses and generate lasting gains. To aid your search for these wealth builders, ...
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Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has become one of the most profound success stories in stock market history. Since its March 1986 initial public offering, the stock has risen nearly 4,500-fold. That growth would not have occurred had the company not redefined itself over time. When Satya Nadella took over as ...
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When it comes to billionaire investors, Bill Gates is pretty much a household name. He made his fortune as the CEO of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), the software company he co-founded. Gates is worth an estimated $127.7 billion (as of this writing), according to Forbes, making him the world's eighth richest ...
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Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is now the most valuable company in the world, with a market capitalization of just over $3 trillion. The proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) has played a central role in helping the tech giant reach this position. Shares of Microsoft have jumped more than 72% since ...
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More than any other big tech company, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has been unabashedly aggressive in artificial intelligence (AI). It forged a partnership with OpenAI in 2019, investing $1 billion in the AI start-up when it needed a funding source, and it invested another $10 billion in OpenAI in early ...
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Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock has enjoyed a remarkable artificial intelligence (AI)-related surge since the beginning of 2023, and that's not surprising as the company is providing the critical building blocks needed for the proliferation of this technology. Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs) are ...
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On a red day for the stock market, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) investors, at least, were happy to hear that CFRA analyst Angelo Zino raised his price target on Microsoft stock to $475 per share. You will no doubt be shocked to learn that the reason he raised his price target has something to do with artificial ...
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Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian compares Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) to Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) to determine the better stock to buy. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 14, 2024. The video was published on April 16, 2024. Continue reading
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There's no hotter topic in technology today than artificial intelligence (AI). Breakthroughs from ChatGPT and competing platforms have captivated both tech enthusiasts and investors. But with so many companies trying to make waves in the AI realm, investors can become exhausted trying to identify the ...
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Oregon State University (OSU) broke ground this week on a new research building that will be named after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and his wife, Lori, who both attended the school. In a conversation with OSU President Jayathi Murthy, Huang said, "This is the beginning of a new world," referring to recent ...
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After rocketing higher in 2023, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) stock has continued to hit new highs in 2024, currently up 10% year to date. Morgan Stanley analyst Keith Weiss sees even further upside as the company continues to capture growth opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI) services and the broader ...
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Dan Loeb is known as a mover and a shaker in the investing world. He founded the New York-based hedge fund Third Point in 1995. It now has roughly $11.5 billion in assets under management. Loeb's net worth stands at $3.3 billion, according to Forbes. The activist investor did some moving and shaking ...
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The term "cheaper" in investing can mean many different things. It could be that the stock price itself is cheaper, but this is a very narrow definition and honestly not incredibly helpful in the days of fractional shares. There are also connotations about future growth or by what metric a stock is valued. ...
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Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) shareholders aren't having a magnificent 2024. The tech giant's stock is in negative territory, while most of its peers have rallied in the first quarter. Fellow "Magnificent Seven" stocks Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) are up 23% and 14%, respectively, for context. ...
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The U.S. stock market has been exceptionally volatile since 2020, mainly due to the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing economic uncertainties, and geopolitical tensions. However, despite the tumultuous economic environment, many technology stocks have posted eye-popping returns. Increasing ...
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Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is currently the only company worth over $3 trillion. That makes it the most heavily weighted stock in both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite, but not the Dow Jones Industrial Average. However, a 6.4% decline in UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) stock on April 2 has pushed Microsoft ...
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The stock market can take investors for a wild ride, and that's especially true if you stay invested in the market for years at a time. While the downside of holding onto stocks through thick and thin is that you will likely encounter turbulence in your investing journey, that also means you'll be ready ...
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Chatter surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) has dominated the technology sector for over a year now. Big tech is leading the charge in the AI revolution, but one company in particular could be separating from the pack. Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is a major investor in OpenAI, the home of ChatGPT. ...
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Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is a sprawling, powerful company, and as a stock, it's surely powerful enough to muscle a 10% share price increase over the next 12 months or so. At least that's the view of one market professional following the stock. He recently commented on the company's unbundling of one ...
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In today's video, I discuss recent updates impacting Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and why it may be good news for Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). Check out the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the after-market prices of March 27, 2024. ...
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When it comes to Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Meta (NASDAQ: META), and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), which one is not like the others? They are all iconic tech companies, sure. But only one of these stocks is actually down year to date (YTD) while the markets regularly breach all-time highs ...
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Buy and hold forever is a bold concept because so few stocks deserve that level of attachment. However, technology conglomerate Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is one of the few in a small group that warrants that consideration. It boils down to a combination of past performance and future opportunities, all ...
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After the launch of ChatGPT, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) emerged as top rivals, and that battle has persisted. Microsoft has aligned itself with ChatGPT parent OpenAI, while Alphabet has sought to challenge its leadership with products like Bard and later Gemini. ...
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The largest company in the world, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is also an expensive one, with a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 39. This could be a massive warning sign for investors. So, what is this warning sign, and what implications might Microsoft's performance have it have for the rest of the ...
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Earlier this month, Ark Investment Management CEO Cathie Wood sat down for a podcast conversation hosted by former NBA stars Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner. While Iguodala may be best known for his NBA accolades, the athlete has a prolific career off the court as a start-up investor. During the podcast, ...
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Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT) stock surged nearly 1,000% over the past decade and turned it into the world's most valuable company, with a market cap of $3.2 trillion. That massive growth spurt was driven by the expansion of its mobile, cloud, and AI ecosystems under Satya Nadella, who became the company's ...
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Are you looking for quality dividend stocks to hold in your portfolio? You may be tempted to look at financial stocks, defensive stocks, or simply businesses that are more closely associated with safety rather than growth potential. But growth stocks can make for potentially underrated income investments, ...
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Companies paid their shareholders a staggering $1.7 trillion in dividends last year. That was up 5% from the prior year, setting a new record. The leading dividend payers might come as a surprise. Tech titans Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) led the way in dividend payments last year. ...
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If you're preparing to invest a significant amount of money in the stock market, say $10,000, the following companies should be at the top of your consideration list. These two high-quality businesses are proven wealth creators, and their shares are strong buys today. So if you have $10,000 that isn't ...
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The "Magnificent Seven" stocks have dominated investing headlines recently, as this exclusive group of megacap companies are in a league of their own and have mostly delivered strong performance recently. While Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has certainly been the most exciting Magnificent Seven stock to watch ...
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If artificial intelligence (AI) is as important to mankind as some believe, investors won't need much money to generate significant long-term wealth -- as long as they pick the right stocks. These three Motley Fool contributors set out to highlight three winning artificial intelligence stocks that investors ...
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There's little question that Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has benefited from its early focus on the shift to artificial intelligence (AI). The company was quick to adopt and integrate generative AI tools across a broad cross-section of its products and services, which has fueled a robust rally, pushing the ...
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Fancy becoming a stock market millionaire? A lot of people do. But to aim for a million takes more than just dreams. It needs a plan. Rather than investing in dozens of different companies and hoping one becomes the next Tesla or Nvidia, my own approach would be simple and focused. I would stick to barely ...
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Warren Buffett and David Tepper might not seem to have a lot in common -- aside from the fact that they're both wildly successful investors. Buffett is much more cautious by nature and usually shies away from tech stocks. Tepper is aggressive and invests heavily in the tech sector. But these billionaires ...
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Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is part of the "Magnificent Seven," a term first used by Bank of America analyst Michael Hartnett to describe seven massive tech-focused companies. Nvidia, Meta Platforms, and Amazon (which are also Magnificent Seven companies) have outperformed Microsoft so far this year. But ...
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The chatbot wars have arrived, and there are plenty of companies vying to dominate the space. Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has invested $13 billion into OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. The tech company has been bolstering its Bing browser and Office applications with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities ...
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Last year, companies around the world paid a record $1.7 trillion in dividends to their shareholders, a 5% increase from the prior year. Leading the way were tech titans Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) at $20.7 billion and $14.9 billion, respectively. Dividend payments are likely to ...
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From its inception through the end of 2022, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust had made total grant payments of about $71.4 billion. One of the reasons the trust has been able to make such generous donations is because of the successful investments that make up The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation ...
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According to a report by Janus Henderson Global, companies paid a staggering $1.7 trillion in dividends to their shareholders in 2023. That was a record amount of cash payments, 5% above 2022's total. Hundreds of companies helped drive the corporate sector's record dividend outlay. However, three rose ...
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