Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Microsoft (MSFT). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
Microsoft's AI monetization is just beginning, with Copilot and Azure AI offering measurable, recurring, high-margin growth potential not fully priced into current valuations. Despite higher relative valuations to peers, Microsoft's stable, sticky enterprise base and focused product suite justify a premium, making it a dependable long-term Buy for conservative portfolios. Key growth drivers include Copilot adoption, Azure AI, and Microsoft Fabric, with potential for $40B in new AI-linked revenue over the next 2–3 years.
OpenAI recently announced a $200 million deal with the U.S. Department of Defense, which has us wondering: Could this further strain the company's relationship with its biggest backer, Microsoft?
Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) is prepared to walk away from talks with OpenAI over the future of their multibillion-dollar partnership, according to a report from the Financial Times. The company is considering pausing negotiations with the ChatGPT-maker if the two sides cannot agree on key issues such as the size of Microsoft's future stake in OpenAI, the report said.
Microsoft will cut thousands of jobs in its sales department and other teams from July, The Wall Street Journal reported. Here's how AI is contributing to mass layoffs.
Microsoft (MSFT) is reportedly planning to trim thousands of jobs, particularly in sales, as the tech giant faces pressure to lower labor costs as it boosts spending on artificial intelligence.
The two partners are trying to reach an agreement on critical issues such as the size of Microsoft's future stake in OpenAI.
A new round of workforce cuts at Microsoft comes as the company makes a costly push into AI.
A new round of workforce cuts at Microsoft comes as the company makes a costly push into AI.
The layoffs are expected to be announced early next month, following the end of the tech giant's fiscal year, Bloomberg reported.
At times like this, it's normal for investors to consider taking some profits. Some technical signals point to the potential that the rally is getting tired.
CNBC's Deirdre Bosa reports on the growing rift between Microsoft and OpenAI.