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Microsoft shares $500M in AI savings internally days after cutting 9,000 jobs
Microsoft's chief commercial officer Judson Althoff said during a presentation this week that AI tools are boosting productivity across sales, customer service, and software engineering, Bloomberg reports. Althoff noted AI has been so useful that Microsoft was able to save more than $500 million last year in its call center alone.
Why Microsoft (MSFT) Outpaced the Stock Market Today
In the latest trading session, Microsoft (MSFT) closed at $503.51, marking a +1.39% move from the previous day.
Microsoft Lays Off Staff as Savings From AI Top $500 Million
Microsoft is ramping up internal use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to cut costs and increase productivity, even as the company trims thousands of jobs across departments.
Microsoft says slashing jobs and using AI helped it save $500M: report
The tech giant last week announced plans to lay off nearly 4% of its workforce as it looks to rein in costs amid hefty investments in AI infrastructure.
Microsoft: Record High Price Is A New Beginning (Technical Analysis)
Microsoft's latest technical indicators keep showing strong buying pressure despite the outsized price really since our last writing. These indicators include bullish RSI, a 'golden cross' pattern, and also widening Bollinger Band widths. Fundamentally, AI-driven demand, especially through Azure and Microsoft 365 Copilot, keeps fueling robust growth.
Nvidia briefly becomes the first $4 trillion company. How it beat Microsoft and Apple to the crown.
The chip maker's stock touched an intraday level needed to achieve a $4 trillion market cap, but has since pulled back slightly.
Brokers Suggest Investing in Microsoft (MSFT): Read This Before Placing a Bet
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.
Microsoft's stock gets an upgrade. Why these analysts say it's underappreciated in AI.
The sustaining growth of the company's AI revenue and cloud platform Azure are not fully priced into the stock, Oppenheimer analysts said.
Microsoft: Approaching Future-Defining Cash Flow Inflection Point
Microsoft is a clear leader in AI monetization, with favorable OpenAI deal terms and accelerating revenue from AI products. Operational execution remains stellar, with broad-based double-digit growth, expanding margins, and a record backlog across Azure, 365, and enterprise suites. Capital intensity is nearing an inflection point, positioning Microsoft for significant free cash flow expansion as AI investments start to mature.
3 Reasons Why Growth Investors Shouldn't Overlook Microsoft (MSFT)
Microsoft (MSFT) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.
3 Reasons to Buy Microsoft Stock Despite 11.7x P/S Premium Valuation
Microsoft's explosive $13B AI revenues surge 175% YoY, justifies 11.76x P/S premium. Azure cloud market share gain makes MSFT a must-buy for 2025.
