Microsoft's latest job cuts affected a wide swath of employees in the company's home state of Washington. Nearly a dozen game design workers in the state were part of the layoffs, along with three audio designers and two mechanical engineers.
Technology shares are heading into the second half of the year on a bullish footing, with growing adoption of artificial intelligence expected to drive another leg higher in the sector's rally. Wedbush predicts a further 10% gain for tech stocks by the end of 2025, with Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA, ETR:NVD), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META, ETR:FB2A, SWX:FB), Palantir Technologies Inc (NYSE:PLTR) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) flagged as top picks.
In 2023, analysts estimated Microsoft's Copilot AI chatbot would garner $30 billion in revenue. The software giant did not reveal Copilot revenue in its latest earnings call even as OpenAI reports $10 billion in annual recurring revenue.
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Software - Infrastructure Industry | Technology Sector | Satya Nadella CEO | WSE Exchange | US5949181045 ISIN |
US Country | 228,000 Employees | 21 Aug 2025 Last Dividend | 18 Feb 2003 Last Split | 13 Mar 1986 IPO Date |
Microsoft Corporation, a pioneering technology firm, plays a pivotal role in the global software, services, devices, and solutions sectors, delivering comprehensive and integrated offerings to a worldwide customer base. Since its establishment in 1975, Microsoft has evolved into a tech giant with its headquarters in Redmond, Washington. The company operates through a diverse and dynamic portfolio, comprising the Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing segments. By continuously innovating and expanding its product range, Microsoft aims to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
Microsoft's wide-ranging products and services are strategically grouped into several segments, each tailored to meet the specific needs of its global user base:
Through a network of OEMs, distributors, resellers, digital marketplaces, online stores, and retail outlets, Microsoft ensures its products and services are easily accessible worldwide, continually striving to meet the evolving needs of its diverse customer base.