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Microsoft credited with spotting sophisticated Chinese hack that hit telecoms including T-Mobile
Microsoft credited with spotting sophisticated Chinese hack that hit telecoms including T-Mobile

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company needs a 'culture change' after security failures
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company needs a 'culture change' after security failures

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella called for a culture change amid the company's security challenges. The company has contended with the global CrowdStrike outage and vulnerability to Chinese hacks.

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Potential $5,000 Monthly Income: 10 Investments To Buy And Hold For Next 10 Years
Potential $5,000 Monthly Income: 10 Investments To Buy And Hold For Next 10 Years

We present a highly diversified yet simple portfolio of 10 positions, with 9 funds and one individual MLP stock. The portfolio has been designed for retirees and investors planning for retirement, with a 6% current income yield and potentially 6% plus dividend growth. The portfolio presented uses a hands-off approach, and it is diversified among many asset classes as well as different sectors of the economy to be able to withstand different economic cycles in the next 10 years.

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Billionaire Israel Englander Is Selling Nvidia and Buying These Other Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Instead
Billionaire Israel Englander Is Selling Nvidia and Buying These Other Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Instead

Each quarter, institutional investment firms managing over $100 million are required to file a form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). I like to think about 13Fs as an itemized receipt outlining which stocks Wall Street is buying and selling.

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7 Stocks I'm Buying In Defiance Of Post-Election Euphoria
7 Stocks I'm Buying In Defiance Of Post-Election Euphoria

Some stock sectors exhibit dangerous euphoria, reminiscent of Icarus flying too close to the sun, risking a significant correction. Post-election optimism has inflated valuations in midstream energy, regional banks, investment banks, and insurance companies, raising concerns about sustainability. The threat of mass deportations could impact agricultural REITs like Gladstone Land, affecting labor supply and lease structures.

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Microsoft is finally testing its Recall photographic memory search feature. It's not perfect
Microsoft is finally testing its Recall photographic memory search feature. It's not perfect

After delaying the release for months, Microsoft on Friday started letting people test Recall, a so-called photographic memory search feature for the latest Copilot+ PCs. Recall takes screenshots of what happens on your computer, so you can search for words and images you've seen.

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Crexendo: Microsoft's Exit Relieves Competitive Pressures
Crexendo: Microsoft's Exit Relieves Competitive Pressures

Crexendo specializes in UCaaS, integrating business communication apps into a single cloud platform, offering software services with high gross margins. Competition includes cloud infrastructure providers like Microsoft and Cisco, and service providers like 8x8 and RingCentral; Crexendo operates in both categories. Microsoft is exiting the UCaaS sector and Crexendo is winning over many of these customers, demonstrating the quality of the software it offers.

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Microsoft's Azure Platform Just Got So Much Better (Upgrade)
Microsoft's Azure Platform Just Got So Much Better (Upgrade)

Microsoft unveiled a lot of changes at their Ignite conference this week. The most major changes came for their AI and cloud platforms. Azure just got a lot better, more competitive, and potentially more profitable based on announcements made at Ignite.

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Top 3 AI Stocks to Watch in December 2024
Top 3 AI Stocks to Watch in December 2024

These three high-quality AI stocks are poised to surge in the coming months.

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Rezolve Ai Strengthens Position in $7.6 Billion Conversational Commerce Market (Expected to Reach $34.41 Billion by 2034) following Strategic Partnerships with Microsoft and Google
Rezolve Ai Strengthens Position in $7.6 Billion Conversational Commerce Market (Expected to Reach $34.41 Billion by 2034) following Strategic Partnerships with Microsoft and Google

NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a remarkable testament to the innovation and impact of Rezolve Ai's solutions, the company (NASDAQ: RZLV), a leader in empathetic conversational AI solutions, has announced back-to-back strategic reseller partnerships with Microsoft and Google, two of the most prominent leaders in generative AI and cloud technology unlocking unparalleled potential to redefine how businesses engage with customers across the entire consumer journey.

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Here is Why This Supercharged AI Stock Can Continue to Grow
Here is Why This Supercharged AI Stock Can Continue to Grow

Microsoft continues to invest in its artificial intelligence infrastructure, but should investors be worried?

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The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

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Billionaire Philippe Laffont Sold Millions of Shares of Nvidia and Meta Platforms and Is Piling Into 4 Other "Magnificent Seven" Stocks Instead
Billionaire Philippe Laffont Sold Millions of Shares of Nvidia and Meta Platforms and Is Piling Into 4 Other "Magnificent Seven" Stocks Instead

Billionaire Philippe Laffont Sold Millions of Shares of Nvidia and Meta Platforms and Is Piling Into 4 Other "Magnificent Seven" Stocks Instead

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Report: OpenAI Considers Adding Web Browser and Search Partnerships
Report: OpenAI Considers Adding Web Browser and Search Partnerships

OpenAI reportedly has considered developing a web browser and powering search features for partners as it looks to expand its reach. The potential web browser would be combined with the company's chatbot, ChatGPT, while the partners for its search features could include a variety of eCommerce websites and apps, The Information reported Thursday (Nov. 21).

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OpenAI considers taking on Google with browser, partnering with Samsung: report
OpenAI considers taking on Google with browser, partnering with Samsung: report

Google's dominance in the browser market became precarious after the DOJ argued that the company should sell its Chrome browser to end its monopoly on online search.

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OpenAI considers taking on Google with browser, the Information reports
OpenAI considers taking on Google with browser, the Information reports

ChatGPT-owner OpenAI has recently considered developing a web browser that would combine with its chatbot, and has separately discussed or struck various deals to power search features, the Information reported on Thursday.

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BCE, Microsoft Team Up to Transform Business Communication in Canada
BCE, Microsoft Team Up to Transform Business Communication in Canada

BCE deepens its alliance with Microsoft to provide services for Microsoft Teams Phone Mobile, empowering businesses with enhanced communications.

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Grid Dynamics Introduces Composable Commerce Starter Kit on Microsoft Azure, Enabling Rapid Replacement of Legacy Systems with Modern Digital Commerce Capabilities
Grid Dynamics Introduces Composable Commerce Starter Kit on Microsoft Azure, Enabling Rapid Replacement of Legacy Systems with Modern Digital Commerce Capabilities

SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: GDYN) (Grid Dynamics), a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, AI, and digital engagement services, today announces the launch of its Composable Commerce Starter Kit on Azure. This starter kit includes a minimum viable product (MVP) deployable in months, and empowers businesses to deliver superior digital commerce experiences with rapid time-to-value. Clients can leverage best-of-bre.

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OPPO Elevates ColorOS 15 with Microsoft's Advanced AI Productivity Features
OPPO Elevates ColorOS 15 with Microsoft's Advanced AI Productivity Features

Shenzhen, China--(Newsfile Corp. - November 21, 2024) - OPPO has strengthened its cooperation with Microsoft to deliver advanced AI productivity features to ColorOS 15, OPPO's next-generation smart device experience. OPPO Elevates ColorOS 15 with Microsoft's Advanced AI Productivity Features To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/7958/230849_figure1.jpg "To deliver advanced AI experiences, we are incredibly proud to partner with Microsoft, a pioneer in the field.

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Microsoft Ramps Up Automation in the Workplace With ‘Copilot Actions'
Microsoft Ramps Up Automation in the Workplace With ‘Copilot Actions'

Microsoft is doubling down on workplace automation, unveiling new artificial intelligence (AI) features that let its corporate customers create customized digital workers for routine office tasks.  The company announced Tuesday (Nov.

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Nvidia can still grow even with Amazon and Microsoft entering the space: Susquehanna's Chris Roland
Nvidia can still grow even with Amazon and Microsoft entering the space: Susquehanna's Chris Roland

Chris Rolland, Susquehanna, joins 'Fast Money' to talk Nvidia earnings.

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C3.ai: Turning The Tide
C3.ai: Turning The Tide

C3.ai's stock surged 25% on an expanded partnership with Microsoft, positioning Azure as the preferred cloud provider and C3.ai as a preferred AI application provider. The enterprise AI software company has 191 active pilot programs, which could convert to significant revenue, pushing growth above 25%. Investors should wait for a pullback before buying the stock after the big Microsoft rip.

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Business spending on AI surged 500% this year to $13.8 billion, says Menlo Ventures
Business spending on AI surged 500% this year to $13.8 billion, says Menlo Ventures

Business spending on generative AI surged 500% this year, hitting $13.8 billion — up from just $2.3 billion in 2023, according to data from Menlo Ventures released Wednesday. OpenAI ceded market share in enterprise AI, declining from 50% to 34%, per the report.

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Microsoft 'One Of The Most Compelling Investment Opportunities,' Says Goldman Sachs
Microsoft 'One Of The Most Compelling Investment Opportunities,' Says Goldman Sachs

Microsoft Corp. MSFT remains a top pick for Goldman Sachs, which sees significant upside in the company's stock.

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Microsoft/Xbox (NASDAQ: MSFT) Consumer Data Concerns - Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces an Investigation
Microsoft/Xbox (NASDAQ: MSFT) Consumer Data Concerns - Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces an Investigation

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / November 20, 2024 / Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of individuals who purchased video games through the Microsoft/Xbox website. Reports suggest that legally protected data may have been intercepted during transactions, particularly for customers who purchased video games featuring cut scenes or cinematics.

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Statsig Announces a New Azure AI Integration During Microsoft Ignite
Statsig Announces a New Azure AI Integration During Microsoft Ignite

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced the Statsig Azure AI Integration during the Microsoft Ignite keynote on November 19, 2024.

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IPinfo is a Proud Participant in the Microsoft Copilot for Security Partner Ecosystem
IPinfo is a Proud Participant in the Microsoft Copilot for Security Partner Ecosystem

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--IPinfo, a leading IP address data provider, announced today its participation in the Microsoft Copilot for Security Partner Ecosystem.

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Nvidia Stock Investors Got Amazing News From Microsoft
Nvidia Stock Investors Got Amazing News From Microsoft

Microsoft announced new hardware and software solutions powered by Nvidia.

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Microsoft: Don't Wait For A 'Better' Time To Buy
Microsoft: Don't Wait For A 'Better' Time To Buy

Microsoft stock's recent underperformance has likely disappointed its investors. Microsoft needs to justify its AI infra investments while monetizing AI more effectively. Azure's growth outlook should improve through 2025 as Blackwell AI chips are expected to ramp.

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CB Insights to Add Market Intelligence to Microsoft 365 Copilot
CB Insights to Add Market Intelligence to Microsoft 365 Copilot

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CB Insights, a leader in AI for market intelligence, announced the public beta launch of its CB Insights Graph Connector for Microsoft 365 Copilot, making CB Insights among the first partners to enhance Microsoft's personal AI assistant with market intelligence. Through this Connector, Microsoft 365 Copilot is able to integrate CB Insights' proprietary data and insight on millions of companies and 1,400+ markets directly into its responses. These responses can then be.

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on the sales application of Copilot analytics
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on the sales application of Copilot analytics

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella explains how Copilot analytics can be used by managers to track KPIs.

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Bing's competition with Google search
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Bing's competition with Google search

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella tells CNBC's Jon Fortt that Bing was one of the fastest growing businesses at Microsoft last quarter, adding that it's "a place where inches matter, and I'm good with the progress we're making."

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Microsoft: Basing Before Next Moves Higher (Technical Analysis) (Rating Upgrade)
Microsoft: Basing Before Next Moves Higher (Technical Analysis) (Rating Upgrade)

Microsoft has shown strong quarterly earnings with 16% revenue growth and $3.30 EPS, surpassing consensus estimates, justifying an upgrade to a "buy" rating. Despite short-term bearish trends, Microsoft's long-term price history remains bullish, with major support near $385 and potential for another uptrend. Microsoft's valuation metrics are competitive within the MAG-7 group, with a forward P/E ratio of 31.69x and attractive price-book metrics.

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Microsoft Defies AI Plateau, Pushes Boundaries With New Scaling Laws
Microsoft Defies AI Plateau, Pushes Boundaries With New Scaling Laws

At its recent Ignite conference, Microsoft Corp MSFT laid out a compelling vision for the future of artificial intelligence (AI), directly countering the idea that AI scaling laws are hitting a ceiling.

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2 Potential Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock-Splits Investors Could See in 2025
2 Potential Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock-Splits Investors Could See in 2025

Shares of Microsoft and Meta Platforms trade at much higher prices than their tech-sector peers in the trillion-dollar club.

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Billionaire Izzy Englander Just Sold Apple, Amazon, and Nvidia but Bought 4 Other "Magnificent Seven" Stocks
Billionaire Izzy Englander Just Sold Apple, Amazon, and Nvidia but Bought 4 Other "Magnificent Seven" Stocks

Billionaire Izzy Englander Just Sold Apple, Amazon, and Nvidia but Bought 4 Other "Magnificent Seven" Stocks

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Microsoft: The future is bright, the future is 'agentic', says Nadella
Microsoft: The future is bright, the future is 'agentic', says Nadella

Microsoft Corp's (NASDAQ:MSFT) focus on AI agents — intelligent programmes designed to automate business processes — marks a critical step in the company's efforts to reshape industries, according to analysts at Wedbush Securities. These agents, which integrate across Microsoft's software and cloud platforms, were the centrepiece of the Ignite conference, where CEO Satya Nadella unveiled new tools to drive efficiency and streamline operations.

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Saidot Announces Collaboration with Microsoft to Support End-to-End AI Governance
Saidot Announces Collaboration with Microsoft to Support End-to-End AI Governance

HELSINKI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saidot, a leading AI governance company, has today announced an integration with Microsoft Azure AI to enhance governance for customers. Together, Saidot's integration with Azure AI will support teams in governance processes by fostering efficient cross-functional AI governance collaboration between data scientists, product engineers, legal teams, and businesses teams. By delivering an end-to-end service, Saidot is empowering Microsoft Azure users to ensure their AI-p.

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Microsoft reveals C3.ai partnership, Copilot updates at Ignite conference
Microsoft reveals C3.ai partnership, Copilot updates at Ignite conference

At its Ignite conference in Chicago, Microsoft (MSFT) unveiled a comprehensive suite of cloud and AI advancements, including a strategic alliance with C3.AI (AI) that signals the company's commitment to artificial intelligence innovation. Yahoo Finance Tech Editor Dan Howley breaks down Microsoft's latest significant updates to the Copilot software, exploring the transformative potential of the company's emerging chatbot technologies and how its new partnership stands to enhance it.

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C3 AI Stock Pops on Expanded Partnership With Microsoft
C3 AI Stock Pops on Expanded Partnership With Microsoft

C3 AI (AI) shares surged Tuesday as the company expanded its partnership with Microsoft (MSFT) in an effort to accelerate the adoption of its ​​artificial intelligence (AI) software on Microsoft Azure.

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3-Stock Lunch: Microsoft, Walmart & Intuit
3-Stock Lunch: Microsoft, Walmart & Intuit

Chad Morganlander, Washington Crossing Advisor, senior portfolio manager, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss stock plays for three stocks.

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C3 AI and Microsoft Azure partnership 'can guarantee customer success', says C3 AI CEO Tom Siebel
C3 AI and Microsoft Azure partnership 'can guarantee customer success', says C3 AI CEO Tom Siebel

Tom Siebel, C3 AI CEO, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk expanding its Microsoft partnership, impact of Trump administration, and more.

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Microsoft's AI strategy positions it for significant market share as $10B revenue milestone approaches, analysts say
Microsoft's AI strategy positions it for significant market share as $10B revenue milestone approaches, analysts say

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) has earned a repeat ‘Outperform' rating from Wedbush analysts after it unveiled the next stage of its AI strategy at its highly anticipated Ignite event on Tuesday. The company announced several new products across software and hardware, including autonomous agents in Dynamics 365 to automate business processes, Copilot analytics to effectively measure ROI from AI investments, and enhancements to Azure Maia for faster, more cost-efficient AI computing, all aimed at expanding the capabilities of the Copilot AI stack.

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MSFT's Standing in "Second Inning" of A.I. Game
MSFT's Standing in "Second Inning" of A.I. Game

Nvidia (NVDA) releases its earnings tomorrow as investors brace for a potential market-moving report. Keith Kirkpatrick turns to another Mag 7 name trying to boost its A.I.

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C3.ai stock price may be overreacting to Microsoft news: here's why
C3.ai stock price may be overreacting to Microsoft news: here's why

C3.ai Inc (NYSE: AI) just announced a strategic alliance with Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT). Shares of the enterprise artificial intelligence company are up 25% at writing.

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Microsoft and C3 AI Expand Partnership to Promote Enterprise AI
Microsoft and C3 AI Expand Partnership to Promote Enterprise AI

Microsoft and enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) application software company C3 AI have expanded their strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of enterprise AI on the cloud computing platform Microsoft Azure.

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AI Rally Overenthusiastic on MSFT Azure Partnership?
AI Rally Overenthusiastic on MSFT Azure Partnership?

Microsoft (MSFT) will incorporate C3 AI (AI) into its Azure cloud program. Alex Coffey and Jenny Horne weigh the sustainability of the partnership with Microsoft establishing larger A.I.

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Huntress Launches Integration with Microsoft Defender for Business and is Recognized with Microsoft Verified Small and Medium Business (SMB) Solution Status
Huntress Launches Integration with Microsoft Defender for Business and is Recognized with Microsoft Verified Small and Medium Business (SMB) Solution Status

COLUMBIA, Md., Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntress today announced its new integration with Microsoft Defender for Business and Microsoft 365 Business Premium and that it has achieved Microsoft Verified Small & Medium Business (SMB) solution status through the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA).

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C3.ai Jumps On Microsoft Cloud Partnership Targeting Enterprise Market
C3.ai Jumps On Microsoft Cloud Partnership Targeting Enterprise Market

AI stock popped on news that Microsoft's Azure unit will provide cloud computing services to artificial intelligence software maker C3.ai. The post C3.ai Jumps On Microsoft Cloud Partnership Targeting Enterprise Market appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

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Striim offers a mirroring solution for SQL Server to Fabric at Microsoft Ignite
Striim offers a mirroring solution for SQL Server to Fabric at Microsoft Ignite

PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Striim, a leader in real-time data integration and streaming, is spotlighting SQL2Fabric - Mirroring, its new managed service at Microsoft Ignite in Chicago from November 19–22. As a data partner of Microsoft, Striim now offers a simple service that automates real-time replication from on-premise SQL Server to Microsoft Fabric with minimal latency, helping businesses achieve seamless Fabric adoption.

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Blackpoint Cyber recognized with Microsoft Verified Small and Medium Business (SMB) solution status
Blackpoint Cyber recognized with Microsoft Verified Small and Medium Business (SMB) solution status

DENVER, Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blackpoint Cyber today announced that it has achieved Microsoft Verified Small & Medium Business (SMB) solution status through the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA). Microsoft's Verified SMB Solution status highlights the crucial role of partner collaboration in protecting small and medium businesses against increasing cyberattacks. By achieving this status, Blackpoint Cyber has demonstrated that its solution is purpose-built for the needs of managed service providers (MSPs) and their SMB customers and is tightly integrated with Microsoft security technology, including Microsoft Defender for Business. Microsoft Defender for Business brings comprehensive endpoint security to SMBs, available through Microsoft 365 Business Premium or as a standalone solution.

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Quantexa Introduces AI-Powered Workload for Microsoft Fabric to Transform Data Quality and Usability Across the Enterprise
Quantexa Introduces AI-Powered Workload for Microsoft Fabric to Transform Data Quality and Usability Across the Enterprise

• The Quantexa Unify Workload for Microsoft Fabric gives users industry-leading entity resolution capabilities to perform highly accurate data-matching and relationship-discovery at scale.  • Organizations can enhance data quality, eliminate silos, lower costs and address challenges linked to getting data ready for AI, facilitating better and faster decision-making.

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Red Hat Brings Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 8 to Microsoft Azure as Fully-Supported, Jointly-Produced Solution
Red Hat Brings Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 8 to Microsoft Azure as Fully-Supported, Jointly-Produced Solution

RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 8 is now available on Microsoft Azure.

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Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI Brings Greater Generative AI Choice to Microsoft Azure
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI Brings Greater Generative AI Choice to Microsoft Azure

RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Red Hat, Inc., the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today announced an extended collaboration with Microsoft to streamline and scale artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (gen AI) deployments in the cloud. With this collaboration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI (RHEL AI) will be available on Azure Marketplace as an optimized and validated foundation model platform to run on Microsoft Azure environments, as well as a bring-your-own-subscrip.

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Weights & Biases Expands Microsoft Integration to Streamline Model Customization for Developers in Azure AI Foundry
Weights & Biases Expands Microsoft Integration to Streamline Model Customization for Developers in Azure AI Foundry

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Weights & Biases announced a deepened collaboration with Microsoft, including a new integration designed to simplify and elevate fine-tuning LLMs.

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Microsoft's AI Agents Are Here To Work Hard — But Can They Lift MSFT Stock?
Microsoft's AI Agents Are Here To Work Hard — But Can They Lift MSFT Stock?

Microsoft Corp MSFT continues to make waves in the AI space, showcasing its latest innovations at the Ignite conference in Chicago.

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CyberLink Promeo's Generative AI Features Showcased at Microsoft Ignite 2024
CyberLink Promeo's Generative AI Features Showcased at Microsoft Ignite 2024

TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cutting-edge AI capabilities of CyberLink's Generative AI digital marketing design software, Promeo, showcased during Microsoft Ignite 2024.

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INVESTIGATION ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Investigates Microsoft/Xbox (NASDAQ: MSFT) Video Game Pur
INVESTIGATION ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Investigates Microsoft/Xbox (NASDAQ: MSFT) Video Game Pur

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / November 19, 2024 / Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of individuals who purchased video games through the Microsoft/Xbox website. Reports suggest that legally protected data may have been intercepted during transactions, particularly for customers who purchased video games featuring cut scenes or cinematics.

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Credo AI and Microsoft Partner to Power End-to-End AI Governance for Enterprise Applications
Credo AI and Microsoft Partner to Power End-to-End AI Governance for Enterprise Applications

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Credo AI, a leader in innovative Responsible AI governance solutions, today announced its partnership with Microsoft to help companies of all sizes safely and swiftly adopt cutting-edge AI solutions while ensuring compliance with global regulations, safety standards and internal policies. With Credo AI's responsible AI platform tailored for Microsoft Azure AI governance, enterprises gain robust tools to oversee innovative use cases, including prompt and conte.

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AI Spending To Exceed A Quarter Trillion Dollars Next Year
AI Spending To Exceed A Quarter Trillion Dollars Next Year

AI is expected to have a multi-trillion dollar economic impact globally, with a recent estimate from IDC placing AI's cumulative potential impact through 2030 at $20 trillion. Developing larger models and doubling model sizes requires massive computing power that only Big Tech can afford to develop. Big Tech is already realizing AI-related gains, with three of the four saying AI revenue is at least in the multibillion dollar range.

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Icertis and Microsoft Deepen Collaboration to Unlock Supply Chain Value with GenAI-Powered Contract Intelligence
Icertis and Microsoft Deepen Collaboration to Unlock Supply Chain Value with GenAI-Powered Contract Intelligence

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Icertis, the global leader in AI-powered contract intelligence, today announced Icertis for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management to unlock strategic value across supplier relationships. The Icertis platform now embeds seamlessly with Dynamics 365, delivering contract intelligence directly in procurement processes to help customers control costs and mitigate supplier risk. Contracts are universal in business, serving as the single source of truth for c.

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Green Stock News for November 19, 2024: $GM $AI $MSFT $VFS $EVGO
Green Stock News for November 19, 2024: $GM $AI $MSFT $VFS $EVGO

Welcome to the green stock news brief for Tuesday, November 19th. Here are today's top headlines: General Motors (NYSE: GM) set a record by driving all 20 Super Cruise-enabled models in a hands-free caravan across San Francisco's Bay Bridge, showcasing the industry's first and only hands-free towing-capable system.

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Microsoft-backed d-Matrix rolls out first AI chip
Microsoft-backed d-Matrix rolls out first AI chip

Microsoft-backed Silicon Valley startup d-Matrix has launched its first artificial intelligence chip aimed at cutting costs and increasing energy efficiency. Santa Clara, California-based d-Matrix unveiled its Corsair chip on Tuesday and said customers were testing samples ahead of a full release next year.

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Microsoft launches two data center infrastructure chips to speed AI applications
Microsoft launches two data center infrastructure chips to speed AI applications

Microsoft has designed two additional infrastructure chips for its data centers that will help speed artificial intelligence operations and increase data security, it said on Tuesday at its Ignite conference.

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Microsoft to launch new custom chips for data processing, security
Microsoft to launch new custom chips for data processing, security

Microsoft on Tuesday revealed new custom chips aimed at powering workloads on its Azure cloud and bolstering security, particularly a new hardware accelerator that can manage data processing, networking and storage-related tasks.

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Microsoft introduces PC that has one job: connect users to their computers in the cloud
Microsoft introduces PC that has one job: connect users to their computers in the cloud

Microsoft's Windows 365 Link is a simple and affordable device for corporate use. Users can quickly log in and get to their personal desktops in the cloud.

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Introducing Azure Managed Redis, a Fully-Managed Redis Offering for Microsoft Azure
Introducing Azure Managed Redis, a Fully-Managed Redis Offering for Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Azure is the first major cloud service provider to offer its customers a licensed, multi-tiered Redis service Microsoft Azure is the first major cloud service provider to offer its customers a licensed, multi-tiered Redis service

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Microsoft-backed startup d-Matrix launches first AI chip
Microsoft-backed startup d-Matrix launches first AI chip

Silicon Valley startup d-Matrix on Tuesday said it is shipping its first AI chip aimed at delivering services such as chatbots and video generators.

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Fly the Joby Aircraft in the New Release of Microsoft Flight Simulator
Fly the Joby Aircraft in the New Release of Microsoft Flight Simulator

SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced that pilots around the world can now take the controls of the Joby aircraft in the next generation of one of the most beloved simulation franchises, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. The Joby electric air taxi is available in the latest edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator, released today, offering all generations of aviation enthusiasts.

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Rockwell Automation and Microsoft Deliver on a Shared Vision to Accelerate Industrial Transformation
Rockwell Automation and Microsoft Deliver on a Shared Vision to Accelerate Industrial Transformation

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, and Microsoft Corp., a leading global technology company, are proud to announce an expanded strategic collaboration aimed at revolutionizing industrial transformation. Together, the companies will provide manufacturing customers with advanced cloud and AI solutions that deliver powerful data insights, streamline operations and enhance scal.

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Got $3,000? 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Term
Got $3,000? 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Term

There are many different ways to capitalize on the AI revolution.

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NVIDIA (NVDA) Price Prediction and Forecast
NVIDIA (NVDA) Price Prediction and Forecast

The artificial intelligence-fueled rally has been the foremost contributor to the major market indices’ sizable gains over the past several years. And one company in particular is at the vanguard: NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA). NVIDIA is the premier manufacturer of components critical to the surge in AI; namely, semiconductors, microchips, and graphics processing units (GPUs).ca As a result, the Santa Clara, Calif.-based company has seen its stock skyrocket in the recent past. Since the first day the market opened in 2023, shares have gained 871.80%, and in the decade from August 2014 to the present, they are up a preposterous 30108.51%. In June 2024, NVIDIA underwent its sixth stock split, further fueling demand for its shares as the company surged upward and is now the second largest by market cap. Despite those mind-boggling gains, analysts still expect enormous upside potential in the medium and long term. 24/7 Wall Street has performed analysis to provide prospective investors and current shareholders with an idea of where NVIDIA’s stock might be headed over the course of the next five years. Key Points in This Article: NVIDIA’s track record of strong earnings suggests an ability to remain at the forefront of its industry, as competitors fight for the leftovers. Between NVIDIA’s client list of Magnificent Seven companies and the burgeoning trend in AI, growth in both revenue and net income is projected to continue its steep climb. If you’re looking for a megatrend with massive potential, make sure to grab a complimentary copy of our “The Next NVIDIA” report. This report breaks down AI stocks with 10x potential and will give you a huge leg up on profiting from this massive sea change. NVIDIA News and Updates 11/18/2024 When installed in high-capacity server racks, Nvidia’s next-generation Blackwell data center processors overheat. This has led to the need to redesign the server racks, which in turn could potentially delay shipping for the processors. If the redesign and shipping of the processors do not occur on time, Nvidia’s major customers (Google, Microsoft, Meta, etc.) will be forced to delay their own timelines. 11/15/2024 As Nvidia prepares to release its earnings report next week, several top analysts have increased their price targets for the company. HSBC’s Frank Lee has been the most optimistic, raising his target to $200, implying a potential 36.78% upside. Susquehanna’s Christopher Rolland and Oppenheimer’s Rich Schafer also increased their targets to $180 and $175, respectively. In contrast, Raymond James’ Srini Pajjuri lowered his target to $170, although he still views any potential dip in Nvidia’s stock price as a buying opportunity. 11/14/2024 Nvidia is scheduled to report its third-quarter financial results a week from today. Analysts predict a rise of 82% year-over-year in sales to $33.04 billion and an earnings increase to 75 cents a share. The Susquehanna Financial Group raised its price target for Nvidia from 160 to 180. 11/12/2024 Nvidia’s stock price increased today following a positive analyst report from Mizuho. The firm raised its price target for the company to $165 from $140. This bullish sentiment has contributed to Nvidia’s stock price nearing recent record highs. 11/11/2024 Melius Research increased its price target for Nvidia to $185.00 (previously $165.00), with a “Buy” rating on the stock. 11/8/2024 Nvidia has officially joined the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Nvidia’s stock price has risen by about 9% this week, surpassing Apple as the world’s most valuable company. 11/7/2024 The Federal Reserve delivered a 25 basis point interest rate cut today, bringing its benchmark rate down to a range of 4.5% to 4.75%. The market reacted positively to the news, with shares of Nvidia hitting new all-time highs. 11/6/2024 Several stocks surged on Wall Street today following the U.S. presidential election. Nvidia hit a record high, solidifying its position as the world’s most valuable company with a market capitalization of $3.58 trillion. 11/5/2024 Nvidia has claimed its position as the world’s most valuable publicly traded company, surpassing Apple. This surge in valuation is the result of an unprecedented demand for the company’s high-performance graphics processing units (GPUs), which are essential for powering artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. 11/4/2024 Nvidia will be added to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Dow Inc. (DOW), effective before the market opens on November 8th. NVIDIA’s Recent Stock Success Unless you have been living under a rock, chances are you have caught wind of the very well-documented and rather exponential surge in NVIDIA’s share price since 2022. But before 2022’s price-per-share explosion, it was steadily appreciating as it underwent a series of stock splits. Year Share Price* Revenue** Net Income** 2014 $0.51 $4.130 $0.588 2015 $0.82 $4.681 $0.800 2016 $2.67 $5.010 $0.929 2017 $4.88 $6.910 $1.851 2018 $3.24 $9.714 $3.085 2019 $5.98 $11.716 $4.143 2020 $13.06 $10.918 $3.580 2021 $29.64 $16.675 $6.277 2022 $14.61 $26.914 $11.259 2023 $49.52 $26.974 $8.366 *Post-split adjusted basis **Revenue and net income in $billions Over the course of the last decade, NVIDIA’s revenue grew by more than 553% while its net income increased by just over 1,323%. The company experienced a slight contraction in revenue and net income in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it rebounded soundly the following year and has continued to steadily grow both metrics since. Meanwhile, shares were able to increase by 9,610% from 2014 to 2023. As the AI lynchpin looks forward to the second half of the decade, 24/7 Wall Street has identified three key drivers that are likely to impact its growth metrics and stock performance through 2030. Key Drivers of NVIDIA’s Stock Performance Stronghold on the GPU Industry: No one makes GPUs like Nvidia makes GPUs, and the industry demanding them is well aware of that. While semiconductor competitors like Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE: TSM) do command some attention in their respective corners of the market, simply comparing the three companies’ market caps demonstrates the discrepancies between NVIDIA and, well, every other company. While Advanced Micro Devices and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing have respectable market caps of $226.36 billion and $826.62 billion, respectively, those are dwarfed by NVIDIA’s $3.45 trillion. Demand From Unrivaled Tech Customers: The company’s primary clientele are the other members of the Magnificent Seven, which are leading the way forward in the AI revolution. In fact, only four Big Tech rival companies — Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META), and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) — account for 40% of NVIDIA’s revenue as they vie with one another to become the front runner of the transition to generative AI. The AI Trend Is Just Getting Started: According to Grand View Research, the market size of AI in 2023 was $196.63 billion. As large as that seems, it pales in comparison to where the market is headed. From 2024 to 2030, it is expected that the industry will grow at an astounding compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36.6%, with “continuous research and innovation directed by tech giants [that] are driving adoption of advanced technologies in industry verticals, such as automotive, healthcare, retail, finance, and manufacturing,” according to Grand View Research’s report. NVIDIA (NVDA) Price Prediction in 2025 The current consensus median one-year price target for NVIDIA, according to analysts, is $150.00, which represents a nearly 5.65% potential upside over the next 12 months based on the current share price of $141.98. Of all the analysts covering NVIDIA, the stock is a consensus buy, with a 1.3 ‘Buy’ rating on a scale from 1 (‘Strong Buy’) to 5 (‘Strong Sell’). However, by the end of 2025, 24/7 Wall Street‘s forecast projects shares of NVIDIA to be trading for $137.50 based on a projected EPS of $2.75 and a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 50, with a best-case scenario of $192.50 per share and a worst-case scenario of $82.50 per share. NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock Forecast Through 2030 Year Revenue* Net Income* EPS 2025 $121.255 $68.392 $2.75 2026 $168.151 $95.246 $3.83 2027 $193.852 $108.182 $4.44 2028 $225.462 $130.155 $5.28 2029 $236.498 $152.001 $6.16 2030 $265.522 $175.412 $7.24 *Revenue and net income in $billions How NVIDIA’s Next Five Years Could Play Out At the end of 2025, we expect to see revenue, net income and EPS rise 99%, 111.66% and 111.54%, respectively. That would result in a share price of $137.50, or -3.16% higher than where the stock is currently trading. Our high-end price target is $192.50, while our low-end price target is $82.50. When 2026 concludes, we forecast NVIDIA’s revenue to be $168.151 billion resulting in a net income of $95.246 billion. That year would end with a per-share price of $191.50, representing a gain of 34.88% compared to its share price today. Our high-end price target is $268.10, while our low-end price target is $114.90. When 2027 concludes, we forecast NVIDIA’s revenue to be $193.85 billion resulting in a net income of $108.182 billion. That year would end with a per-share price of $222.00, representing a gain of 56.36% compared to its share price today. Our high-end price target is $310.80, while our low-end price target is $133.20. When 2028 concludes, we forecast NVIDIA’s revenue to be $225.462 billion resulting in a net income of $130.155 billion. That year would end with a per-share price of $264.00, representing a gain of 85.94% compared to its share price today. Our high-end price target is $369.60, while our low-end price target is $158.40. When 2029 concludes, we forecast NVIDIA’s revenue to be $236.498 billion resulting in a net income of $152.001 billion. That year would end with a per-share price of $308.00, representing a gain of 116.93% compared to its share price today. Our high-end price target is $431.20, while our low-end price target is $184.40. NVIDIA Stocks Price Target for 2030 By the conclusion of 2030, 24/7 Wall Street estimates that NVIDIA’s stock will be trading for $362.00, good for a 154.97% increase over today’s share price, based on an EPS of $7.24 and a P/E ratio of 50. Our high-end price target is $506.80 based on an EPS of $7.24 and a P/E ratio of 70. Meanwhile, our low-end price target is $217.20 based on an EPS of $7.24 and a P/E ratio of 30. Year Price Target % Change From Current Price 2025 $137.50 -3.16% 2026 $191.50 34.88% 2027 $222.00 56.36% 2028 $264.00 85.94% 2029 $308.00 116.93 2030 $362.00 154.97% Want to Retire Early? Start Here (Sponsor) Want retirement to come a few years earlier than you’d planned? Or are you ready to retire now, but want an extra set of eyes on your finances? Now you can speak with up to 3 financial experts in your area for FREE. By simply clicking here you can begin to match with financial professionals who can help you build your plan to retire early. And the best part? 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Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030
Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030

After struggling for years, shares of Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) skyrocketed in 2024, more than doubling through the first three quarters of the year. But as the company continues operating with a negative price-to-earnings (Pbu/E) ratio, there are lingering concerns about the tech company’s future prospects. Founded in 1968, Lumen Technologies has been around a long time, so it was a surprise to some that stock was recently at risk of being delisted from the New York Stock Exchange when in 2023, its price per share briefly dipped under $1.00 on Nov. 1, 2023. Those struggles continued into 2024, but by mid-summer, the stock surged when demand for its high-speed fiber-network solutions began to grow. The company recently secured deals with Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) and other leading tech companies, like Corning Inc. (NYSE: GLW), that are requiring increased connectivity between their data centers because of the explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI). But after posting positive earnings to end FY 2022 and and repeat that success in the first two quarters of 2023 — including a sizable beat on earnings per share (EPS) of 43 cents to analysts’ expectations of 23 cents in Q4 of 2022 — Lumen has gone on to post negative EPS in four of the following five quarters as the company’s revenues have fallen steadily over the same period. So 24/7 Wall Street performed analysis to determine if the company is fundamentally flawed, or if AI demand and strategic partnerships will be enough to see its stock continue on its bull run. Key Points in This Article: Lumen Technologies’ net income losses were enormous last year, but on a trailing 12-month basis, there is a different story emerging that could suggest a turnaround of the company’s income statement. The company’s P/E ratio has been in negative territory six out of the past seven years, but the shift towards auxiliary AI services may right the ship. If you’re looking for a mega trend with massive potential, make sure to grab a complimentary copy of our “The Next NVIDIA” report. This report breaks down AI stocks with 10x potential and will give you a huge leg up in profiting from this massive sea change. Recent Lumen Stock Updates and News 11/18/2024 Analysts have given Lumen a consensus rating of “Reduce” based on an assessment from eight research firms. Three analysts recommend a “Sell” and five suggest a “Hold”. The average 12-month price target for the stock is $4.02. Lumen Technologies’ Recent Stock Success From July 1, 2024, to Sept. 30, 2024, shares of LUMN went on a tear. The stock, which was trading at just $1.11 at the start of the third quarter of 2024, surged 540% by the end of Q3. That was quite the reversal given how the stock has slid 86.49% since hitting its all-time high of $49.45 on June 1, 2007. But market drivers are far different today than they were then, and with the emphasis on AI development, Lumen Technologies’ stock is on a bounce back after falling -25.48% over the past five years: Year Share Price Revenue* Net Income* 2014 $39.70 $18.031 $0.851 2015 $25.87 $17.900 $0.795 2016 $24.12 $17.470 $0.744 2017 $16.99 $17.656 $0.356 2018 $14.90 $23.433 $0.964 2019 $13.42 $22.401 $5.157 2020 $9.75 $20.712 $1.351 2021 $12.55 $19.687 $2.019 2022 $5.22 $17.478 $1.713 2023 $1.83 $14.557 $7.334 *Revenue and net income in $billions Over the course of the last decade, Lumen’s revenue decreased by more than 19% while net income gained by over 761.81%. As the company battled through its dated infrastructure and a significant debt load — shares fell significantly from $39.70 in 2014 to $1.83 in 2023. However, Lumen has been able to better balance its books, with total assets and total liabilities nearly aligned in 2023 to the tune of $34.02 billion and $33.57 billion, respectively. As the 56-year-old tech company looks forward to the second half of the decade, 24/7 Wall Street has identified three key drivers that are likely to positively impact Lumen Technologies’ growth metrics and stock performance through 2030. Key Drivers of Lumen Technologies’ Stock Performance 1. Strategic Partnerships With Tech Giants: The aforementioned strategic partnerships with Microsoft, the second-largest publicly traded company by market cap at $3.096 trillion, and Corning with its $36.16 billion market cap, should position Lumen for increased revenues and earnings for the foreseeable future. The partnership, announced in early August 2024, will result in Lumen more than doubling its total intercity network miles in order to unlock the next phases and capabilities of AI for cloud data centers (like Microsoft’s), enterprises and public agencies. According to the company’s press release, Lumen expects the deal with Microsoft to improve its cash flow by more than $20 million over the next 12 months. 2. Debt Restructuring: In March 2024, the company announced it had successfully extended its debt maturities, closing an approximately $1 billion revolving credit line maturing in June 2028 and completing the private placement of $1.325 billion due in November 2029. These efforts should free up funds and allow the company to address capital expenditures that will enable it to address the demands of the previously discussed strategic partnerships with Microsoft and Corning. 3. Insider Activity: While insider trading is never an absolute indication of growth, following the money can suggest what company executives’ sentiment is. And over the past 12 months, Lumen Technologies’ insiders have been doing far more buying than they have been selling. In fact, inside buyers have purchased a total of 12,924,936 million shares versus insider sellers offloading just 2,913,990. Put differently, the leadership at Lumen has out out-purchased sellers by more than 343% over the past year. Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Price Prediction in 2025 According to analysts, the current consensus median one-year price target for Lumen Technologies is $4.00, which represents more than 53.33% downside potential over the next 12 months given the current price per share of $8.57. Of 12 analysts covering LUMN, nine rate the stock as a ‘Hold,’ with the consensus rating being 3.15 on a scale from 1 (‘Strong Buy’) to 5 (‘Strong Sell’). By the end of 2025, 24/7 Wall Street‘s forecast for shares of LUMN is higher at $6.30, which only represents a downside potential of -26.49%, based on an annualized EPS of -46 cents. Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Stock Forecast Through 2030 Year Revenue* EPS 2025 $12.407 -$0.46 cents 2026 $12.229 -$0.26 cents 2027 $12.369 $0.05 cents 2028 $12.473 $0.39 cents 2029 $12.862 $0.38 cents 2030 $13.070 $0.69 cents *Revenue in $billions How Lumen Technologies’ Next Five Years Could Play Out By the end of 2025, 24/7 Wall Street‘s forecast for shares of LUMN is higher at $6.30, which only represents a downside potential of -37.80%, based on an annualized EPS of -46 cents. However, beginning in 2027 and continuing through 2030, we expect LUMN to post positive EPS growing from 5 cents to 59 cents based on revenue growth from $12.369 billion in 2027 to $13.070 billion in 2030. Lumen Technologies’ Price Target for 2030 By the conclusion of 2030, 24/7 Wall Street estimates that Lumen Technologies stock will be trading for $7.40 per share. 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Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030

According to PC Gamer, “The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is simply the best gaming CPU around right now. It’s certainly the best gaming chip that AMD has ever made, but it’s also capable of outperforming Intel’s top CPU when it comes to gaming frame rates and is doing so for a lot less cash. It’s also a lot less power-thirsty, too.” Rave reviews such as this would have been considered unthinkable over a decade ago. After 50 years of playing second best to rival Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) surpassed it, thanks to CEO Dr. Linda Su, who took the reins in 2014 and AMD was able to unveil the Ryzen in 2017, which became a game changer. Based on a principle of multiple microscopic CPUs working in tandem, AMD’s Ryzen CPU outperformed Intel’s CPUs in speed and efficiency, and most importantly – cost only half as much. Ryzen and its later updates subsequently added tens of billions to AMD’s revenues, and in 2022, AMD surpassed Intel in market cap, although not in chip market share. Headwinds and Challenges Under Dr. Lisa Su, AMD’s Ryzen and Epyc CPUs have propelled the company to profitability and market cap superiority over longtime rival Intel. Despite AMD’s phenomenal turnaround over the past decade, not everything has been smooth sailing and concern-free. Unlike Intel, AMD does not own manufacturing facilities in the US. Dr. Su’s reputation and ties to Taiwan have created a strong relationship with manufacturing facilities owned by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, (NYSE: TSM). While the relationship between AMD and TSMC remains robust, geopolitical tensions between Taiwan and China, whose CCP leadership continues to advocate for “reunification” with Taiwan, even if by military invasion, continues to be a supply chain risk factor. While AMD’s MI300 GPU is a viable competitor to Nvidia’s H100, industry publication Tom’s Hardware estimates that AMD’s new chips sell for just 25% of the price of Nvidia’s H100, despite their similar performance. This means less room for growth and lower margins. Additionally, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) isn’t standing still. In Q1, the company announced its new Blackwell platform, designed to train generative AI models at a fraction of the cost of its predecessor. Nvidia’s faster development cycle means that AMD may be stuck playing a game of catchup — putting further pressure on its pricing power, growth, and margins. US technology export restrictions require AMD, Nvidia, and other US chip makers to design lower-performance versions of their top products for export to China and the Middle East. Prior iterations from Q1 2024 were rejected by the Commerce Dept. as still being too powerful, and export licenses were withheld. The counterintuitive need to create a better device to market while simultaneously designing lower capabilities is proving to be a more delicate and difficult task than anticipated. Regardless, investors are much more concerned with future stock performance over the next 1, 5, to 10 years. While most Wall Street analysts will calculate 12-month forward projections, it’s clear that nobody has a consistent crystal ball, and plenty of unforeseen circumstances can render even near-term projections irrelevant. 24/7 Wall Street aims to present some further-looking insights based on AMD’s own numbers, along with business and market development information that may be of help to our readers’ own research. Key Points In This Article Lisa Su’s acquisitions of ZT Systems and various AI software companies are part of a comprehensive AI-focused strategy. The acquisition of ZT Systems, a cloud architecture solution provider, is a key building block of Lisa Su’s AI development strategy objective, which is to provide AI in end-to-end computing. AMD’s MI300 GPU and future models will continue to compete with Nvidia for the AI graphics market. AMD’s chip architecture for Ryzen and other products will expand for installation applications beyond gaming, such as automobiles, IoT, and others. The threat of a PRC military invasion of Taiwan is still a major semiconductor supply chain threat, as AMD, Nvidia, Apple, and other tech companies all rely on Taiwan Semiconductor for its manufacturing needs. If you’re looking for a megatrend with massive potential, make sure to grab a complimentary copy of our “The Next NVIDIA” report. This report breaks down AI stocks with 10x potential and will give you a huge leg up on profiting from this massive sea change. Advanced Micro Devices News and Updates 11/18/2024 Advanced Micro Devices’s stock price is on the rise today following the announcement of a partnership with IBM. The two tech giants are teaming up to deploy AMD’s next-generation MI300X accelerators on IBM Cloud. 5-10 Year Review A huge part of AMD’s success has been the Damocles sword decision to have all foundry work performed by Taiwan Semiconductor. After stints at IBM and Texas Instruments, Dr. Lisa Su became COO of AMD, assuming the CEO position in 2014. Soon afterwards, she started her overhaul of the company by splitting it into 2 divisions: Computing and Graphics, which includes desktop and notebook processors and chipsets, discrete GPUs, and professional graphics; Enterprise, Embedded, and Semi-Custom, which includes server and embedded processors, dense servers, semi-custom SoC products (including solutions for gaming consoles), engineering services, and royalties. Dr. Su oversaw the release of the Radeon 300 and Fury series, the last of the Bulldozer derivatives, and then the RX 400 series of GPUs in 2016. Based on AMD’s Zen architecture, both Epyc for servers and workstations Ryzen for laptops and desktops debuted in 2017. They innovatively took multiple micro CPUs to work as a team for superior computing power and speed. Ryzen, in particular, took the computing world and Intel by surprise, as it catapulted AMD to previously uncharted levels. 2020 saw AMD announce the acquisition of Xilinx for its field programmable gate arrays (FPGA). AMD would discontinue Xilinx production of its complex programmable logic devices (CPLD) in early 2024. Pensando Systems was added to AMD’s portfolio in 2022, with Mipsology to follow in 2023. On the AI front, 2023 saw AMD acquire Nod.ai, followed by Silo.AI, Europe’s largest private AI Lab, in 2024. Fiscal Year (Dec) Price Revenues Net Income 2015 $2.87 $3.991 B -($660 M) 2016 $11.34 $4.319 B -($498 M) 2017 $10.28 $5.253 B -($33 M) 2018 $18.46 $6.475 B $337 M 2019 $45.86 $6.731 B $341 M 2020 $91.71 $9.763 B $2.490 B 2021 $143.90 $16.434 B $3.162 B 2022 $64.77 $23.601 B $1.320 B 2023 $147.41 $22.680 B $864 M 2024 LTM (Jun 2024) $$162.21 $23.276 B $$1.354 B Key Drivers for AMD’s Stock in the Future Lisa Su’s release of AMD’s MI300 GPU has thrown down the gauntlet for AI to her cousin, CEO Jensen Huang of Nvidia, which controls close to 70% of the AI GPU market at present. AMD’s MI300 GPU (Graphics Processing Units) and similar products are addressing AI workloads for cloud computing, which is stirring up interest. Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) are already using the MI300. As a result, AMD is now on the radar alongside other AI related stocks. The ZT Systems acquisition for $4.9 billion is a key building block of Lisa Su’s AI development strategy. By integrating ZT’s expertise in data center infrastructure, AMD will be able to offer complete AI solutions, encompassing hardware, software, and system-level integration. Therefore, AMD will soon provide a one-stop, comprehensive and integrated offering to clients seeking robust AI solutions. Data Center growth (already $2.3 billion sector revenues for AMD in Q1, +80% y-o-y), should continue to expand that area for the near and extended future. AMD 3D V-Cache chips will be an integral contributor to AMD-powered data center equipment. Stock Price Prediction for 2025 The consensus rating from over 40 Wall Street analysts is “buy/outperform” (31 buy, 7 outperform, 10 hold). Their average price target in 12-months is $186.91, which is 37.75% from the price today. 24/7 Wall Street’s 12-month projection for AMD’s price is $205.20, which would be a 51.23% increase. 24/7 Wall Street’s 12-month projection for AMD’s price is $205.20, which would be a 39.74% increase. We believe Dr. Su’s goal of end-to-end AI utility is already underway, with AMD competing with Nvidia in a similar fashion and strategy to how it challenged Intel: with comparable or superior speed and performance for lower prices. AMD’s Next 5 Years’ Outlook The past 10-year median P/E ratio for AMD is 34.27. 24/7 Wall Street is using a more conservative P/E ratio of 30 for the following price predictions. These prices also preclude an invasion of Taiwan from China, which would understandably devastate chip manufacturing worldwide. For 2026, we predict a price of $237.12, which would be a 15.56% gain year-over-year. AMD’s acquisition of ZT Systems will be a significant contributor to Dr. Su’s AI development agenda. She anticipates that the AI accelerator and GPU chip market will reach $400 billion by 2027. AMD’s Instinct and Epyc accelerators for machine learning will see a major boost in this surge. To follow up on the AI agenda, 2027 should benefit from ZT Systems’ software boost capabilities. During 2023-24, AMD invested more than $1 billion to improve its AI software capabilities and R&D activities. AMD has already made three small software AI-related acquisitions (Silo AI, Nod.ai, and Mipsology) to bolster its mid- and high-level software abstractions and help customers customize LLMs. Dr. Su and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang are blood-relative cousins, and their respective competitive drives and tech savvy make the AMD and Nvidia rivalry in AI all the more compelling when the different components are compared head-to-head. The 24/7 Wall Street price target for 2027 is $294.40. This would be a 24.16% gain year-over-year. 2028 should see AMD get an upswing from its ancillary markets. For example, AMD’s Ryzen is already a big part of the digital cockpits in the automotive market. Its partnerships with Daimler-Benz and Tesla will likely expand to other auto manufacturers as AI becomes more ubiquitous and demand escalates. Our price target is $306, a modest year-over-year gain of 3.94%. Edge computing would be another ancillary market for AMD that would benefit from AI. 2029 should see a boost in IoT applications using AMD-powered devices and digital architecture. AMD’s Multi-Chip Modules (MCM) will continue to expand, with its Epyc Milan X, the first MCM GPU, leading the way for a range of other configurations. The resulting bump would be a target price of $336, a 9.80% gain from the previous year’s price target. AMD Stock in 2030 AMD’s development of end-to-end AI computing is Dr. Lisa Su’s primary goal over the next decade. At present, no smartphone utilizes any AMD CPUs. Nevertheless, AMD has already announced the availability of Ryzen chips for mobile devices. By 2030, the growth of AI-powered mobile gaming should reach the point where the demand for Ryzen performance in smartphones by game-oriented users should see Ryzen-powered smartphones. This would be a huge boon for AMD, as the smartphone market is a major one that has long eluded it. The 24/7 Wall Street 2030 price target is $396.20. Year EPS P/E multiple Price 2025 $6.84 30 $205.20 2026 $7.90 30 $237.12 2027 $9.81 30 $294.40 2028 $10.20 30 $306.00 2029 $11.20 30 $336.00 2030 $13.21 30 $396.20 Get Ready To Retire (Sponsored) Start by taking a quick retirement quiz from SmartAsset that will match you with up to 3 financial advisors that serve your area and beyond in 5 minutes, or less. Each advisor has been vetted by SmartAsset and is held to a fiduciary standard to act in your best interests. Here’s how it works: 1. Answer SmartAsset advisor match quiz 2. Review your pre-screened matches at your leisure. Check out the advisors’ profiles. 3. Speak with advisors at no cost to you. 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ServiceTitan names LLMs from Microsoft, OpenAI as risk factors
ServiceTitan names LLMs from Microsoft, OpenAI as risk factors

Every IPO S-1 prospectus includes a section listing all kinds risk factors for why its stock may not be a good buy. Many of them are boilerplate warnings, cautions over financial performance or acts of war and nature.

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Amazon Stock (AMZN) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030
Amazon Stock (AMZN) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030

Outside of NVIDIA’s (NASDAQ: NVDA) recent share price going stratospheric, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has been a Wall Street darling since the company IPO’d in May 1997 at a split-adjusted price of $.07. Today, Amazon stock trades for $214.30, which means that stock is up over 219469.67% since May 1997, turning every $1000 invested into $2.196 million today. The only thing that matters from this point on is what the stock will do for the next 1, 5, and 10 years and beyond. Let’s crunch the numbers and give you our best guest on Amazon’s future share price. No one has a crystal ball and even the Wall Street “experts” are often wrong more than they are right in predicting future stock prices. We will walk through our assumptions and provide you with the story around the numbers (other sites just pick a share price without explaining why they suggest the price they do). Key Points in this Article: Future stock performance hinges on Amazon’s growth in e-commerce, AWS, and advertising amidst increasing competition. Amazon’s revenue grew 540% in the last decade, with net income rising to $30.42 billion in 2023 and projections over the next 5 years at 4.5x. If you’re looking for a megatrend with massive potential, make sure to grab a complimentary copy of our “The Next NVIDIA” report. The report includes a complete industry map of AI investments that includes many small caps. Recent Amazon Stock Updates and News 11/14/2024- Amazon has introduced a new mobile-only store, Amazon Haul, which is designed to appeal to shoppers seeking budget-friendly products. This new store offers a wide range of products priced under $20. 11/13/2024- Amazon is closing down its free video streaming service, Freevee. The content previously with the service will migrate over to Amazon Prime Video. 11/12/2024- Amazon confirmed that a recent cyberattack has exposed sensitive data from its employees. The breach was facilitated through a third-party property management vendor. The threat actor, known as “Nam3L3ss”, is a prominent figure in the cybercrime world. They leaked over 2.8 lines of Amazon employee data on BreachForums, alongside data from 25 other major organizations. 11/11/2024- Amazon is in the process of developing a new tool for its delivery drivers: smart eyeglasses. These glasses are intended to help drivers with turn-by-turn navigation to hopefully shave time off deliveries. 11/8/2024- Amazon’s stock price dipped slightly today, falling 0.8% during midday trading, reaching as low as $208.29. Trading volume was much lower than usual, with only about 7.8 million shares changing hands compared to the average daily volume of over 41 million shares. 11/7/2024- Amazon’s recently approved delivery drone service has begun in the Phoenix metro area. The MK30 drones can deliver packages weighing 5 pounds or less, but only during daylight hours. 11/6/2024- Recent speculation has suggested that Amazon’s new five-day in-office mandate is a veiled attempt to downsize its workforce or fulfill a deal with local governments. However, CEO Andy Jassy has emphasized that the company’s decision is unrelated to either theory. 11/5/2024- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved Amazon’s new delivery drones. These new drones are smaller and can fly beyond the visual line of sight of pilots. 11/4/2024- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) denied Amazon’s request to draw more power from a nearby Pennsylvania nuclear plant. This decision could hinder efforts by Amazon and other tech giants to secure additional energy from nuclear sources to fuel their growing AI operations. 10/31/2024- Amazon released its third-quarter financial report today, reporting numbers beyond Wall Street expectations. The company reported a revenue of $158.9 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $157.2 billion. Earnings per share came in at $1.43 compared to the $1.16 anticipated by Bloomberg analysts. Amazon’s Recent Stock Success Here’s a table summarizing performance in share price, revenues, and profits (net income) from 2014 to 2017. Share Price Revenues* Net Income* 2014 $19.94 $89.0 ($.241) 2015 $15.63 $107.0 $.596 2016 $32.81 $136.0 $2.371 2017 $37.90 $177.9 $3.03 2018 $58.60 $232.9 $10.07 2019 $73.26 $280.5 $11.59 2020 $93.75 $386.1 $21.33 2021 $163.50 $469.8 $33.36 2022 $167.55 $514.0 ($2.72) 2023 $85.46 $574.78 $30.42 *Revenue and Net Income in Billions In the last decade, Amazon’s revenue grew about 540% while its net income moved from losing money to 30.42 billion in profits this past year. The ride up wasn’t always smooth, however. For example, in 2020, sales jumped 38%, and net income nearly doubled. 2021 saw a continued boom as people moved to e-commerce shopping during Covid. However, all those sales being “pulled forward” led to challenges in 2022, and the company swung to a surprise loss. As Amazon embarks into the back half of the decade, a few different key areas will determine its performance. 3 Key Drivers of Amazon’s Stock Performance E-Commerce Success: While Covid brought record sales to Amazon, it also led to many competitors investing heavily to compete with Amazon online. While e-commerce is still just 15% of retail sales, putting up huge growth rates in online sales won’t be as easy in the coming years as it was a decade ago. Amazon Web Services: Amazon Web Services 1st quarter 2024 revenue was $25.04 billion and the unit should break $100 billion in total sales this year. However, the unit’s 13% year-over-year growth isn’t as fast as competing cloud services like Microsoft’s (Nasdaq: MSFT) Azure and Google’s (Nasdaq: GOOGL) Cloud. Amazon is at risk of falling behind Microsoft before 2030 if it can’t stop market share losses. Advertising: Amazon exits 2023 with a $47 billion advertising business that grew 24% in 2023. Advertising has the ability to be another high-margin business line – Amazon currently gets most of its profits from its AWS cloud business – which has led the company past $100 billion in annual profits. Amazon (AMZN) Stock Price Prediction in 2025 The current consensus 1-year price target for Amazon stock is $220.00, which is a 2.66% upside from today’s stock price of $214.30. Of all the analysts covering Amazon, the stock is a consensus buy, with a 1.37 “Buy” rating. 24/7 Wall Street’s 12-month forecast projects Amazon’s stock price to be $225. We see AWS continue its current 12% growth rate but see Amazon’s advertising business outperforming analyst expectations, particularly in the 4th quarter of 2024 with more streaming ad impressions being sold. Amazon (AMZN) Stock Forecast Through 2030 AWS: Assuming AWS stems its market share loss and investments in AI to counterbalance the threat from Microsoft and Google. E-Commerce: Amazon continues to pour investments into e-commerce, forgoing added profits to maintain market share. Our case model assumes growth in new logistics and efficiencies from robotics in warehouses leads to this unit finally delivering strong operating profits. Advertising: Amazon’s advertising continued to grow and the now $47 billion business unit and we see a high teens growth rate compounded annually. Add all these numbers up and take out some amount for “new bets” the company will surely be investing in (and a potential dividend boost)and we see revenue in 2030 at $1.15 trillion and $131 billion in net income. Today, the company trades for about 50X earnings, which we’ll take down to 35 times as the company matures (but continues showing growth). In our analysis, Amazon is worth $2.6 trillion in 2030. Here are our revenue, net income, and company size estimates through 2030: Revenue Net Income Total Enterprise Value 2024 $638 $48.56 $1.93 2025 $710 $62.13 $2.12 2026 $788 $79.68 $2.19 2027 $867 $96.53 $2.29 2028 $957 $114.17 $2.39 2029 $1,049 $136.69 $2.5 2030 $1,149 $131.39 $2.6 *Revenue and net income reported in billions and TEV in trillions Amazon’s Share Price Estimates 2025-2030 How Amazon’s Next 5 Years Could Play Out We expect to see revenue growth of just over 11% and EPS of $5.74 for 2025. We expect the stock to still trade at a similar multiple next year, putting our estimate for the stock price for Amazon at $287 in 2025, which is 33.92% higher than the stock is trading today. Going into 2026, we estimate the price to be $371, after revenue estimates to come in around 10% higher year-over-year. With an EPS of $7.42 and in our opinion the last year Amazon trades near its current P/E of 50, 2026 could mark the year Amazon starts trading at a more mature valuation closer to 35 times earnings. That would represent a 73.12% gain over today’s share price of $214.30. Heading into 2027, we expect the stock price increase not to be as pronounced as more tempered growth is expected from Amazon and even with earnings estimates of $8.80 per share, the stock price target for the year is $308.00. That is a 17% year hit from the previous year, but still up 43.72% from today’s stock price. When predicting more than 3 years out, we expect Amazon to continue growing its top line at 10% but be more efficient and operating margins to grow. In 2028, we have Amazon’s revenue coming in around $957 billion and an EPS of $10.34 suggesting a stock price estimate at $361.90 or a gain of 68.88% over the current stock price. 24/7 Wall Street expects Amazon to continue its 10% revenue growth again and to generate $12.30 per share of earnings. With a price-to-earnings multiple of 35, the stock price in 2029 is estimated at $430.50, or a gain of 100.89% over today’s price. Amazon Stocks Price Target for 2030 We estimate Amazon’s stock price to be $370 per share with 10% year-over-year revenue growth but compressed margins from more competition in its AWS unit. Our estimated stock price for Amazon will be 72.96% higher than the current stock price, marking a double in Amazon’s stock price today of $214.30. Year Price Target % Change From Current Price 2024 $226.50 Upside of 5.69% 2025 $287.00 Upside of 33.92% 2026 $371.00 Upside of 73.12% 2027 $308.00 Upside of 43.72% 2028 $361.90 Upside of 68.88% 2029 $430.50 Upside of 100.89% 2030 $370.65 Upside of 72.96% Is Your Money Earning the Best Possible Rate? (Sponsor) Let’s face it: If your money is just sitting in a checking account, you’re losing value every single day. With most checking accounts offering little to no interest, the cash you worked so hard to save is gradually being eroded by inflation. However, by moving that money into a high-yield savings account, you can put your cash to work, growing steadily with little to no effort on your part. In just a few clicks, you can set up a high-yield savings account and start earning interest immediately. There are plenty of reputable banks and online platforms that offer competitive rates, and many of them come with zero fees and no minimum balance requirements. 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Microsoft (MSFT) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030
Microsoft (MSFT) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030

Everyone knows Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and its best-known products, including the Windows operating system and Microsoft 365 suite of productivity apps, but its growing cloud computing platform, Azure, is the future of the company. Microsoft stock has been a millionaire maker for decades, with a stock split-adjusted IPO price of $0.14, which means at today’s stock price of $425.35, the stock is up 437053.13%. That would have turned a $1000 investment at Microsoft’s IPO into $4.37 million today. As one of the most valuable companies in the world, the only thing investors focus on is what the stock will do over the coming years. Wall Street analysts only go as far as 1 year out when giving a stock prediction. But long-term investors want to know where Microsoft might be several years down the road. 24/7 Wall Street aims to give you our assumptions on the stock and provide our insights around the numbers coming from Microsoft and which markets the company is operating in that are most exciting to us. Key Points in this Article: Key growth drivers: Azure cloud services, productivity software, and LinkedIn dominate Microsoft’s future potential. Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision boosts its gaming segment, enhancing its competitive edge in the personal computing market. If you’re looking for an AI stock early in the AI growth cycle, grab a complimentary copy of our “The Next NVIDIA” report. It has a software stock that could ride dominance in AI to returns of 10X or more. Recent Microsoft Stock Updates and News 11/14/2024 Microsoft is under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for potential anti-competitive behavior in its cloud computing business. The FTC is concerned that Microsoft might be using its dominant position in productivity software to unfairly limit customers’ choices, particularly with the company’s cloud services making it difficult for customers to switch to other cloud providers. 11/12/2024 Despite a broader market downturn today, Microsoft rose 1.20% to $423.03. 11/11/2024 Isabell Sheang has rejoined Microsoft as a group product marketing and go-to product manager. In her new role, Sheang will lead a team focused on global strategies for Windows Commercial. Sheang previously worked for Microsoft from 2008 to 2016, in addition to working at VMWare and as an adjunct professor at the University of Washington. 11/8/2024 Microsoft is testing out a greener approach to data center construction with Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT). CLT is a fire-resistant wood material that can greatly lower carbon emissions compared to traditional materials like steel and concrete. By using CLT, Microsoft aims to cut carbon emissions by 35% and reduce greenhouse emissions by 65%. 11/7/2024 Released three years ago, Windows II now accounts for 35.55% of the market. This surge in popularity comes as Microsoft prepares to end support for Windows 10, charging a fee for extended service. 11/6/2024 Microsoft is expanding the capabilities of Windows on Arm by testing an important update that will enable more x64 software and games to run under Prism emulation. The update is specifically designed for Copilot Plus PCs powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite or X Plus processors. 11/5/2024 Microsft is set to invest nearly $10 billion in AI cloud provider CoreWeave over the next decade. The company recently signed a deal with CoreWeave to use its data centers for AI model training. However, Microsoft will continue to compete with CoreWeave through its Azure cloud business. 11/4/2024 Microsoft has purchased a large piece of land in North Carolina. The company acquired the 1,350-acre Person County Mega Park last week for $26.85 million. Microsoft hasn’t revealed specific plans for the plot. 10/31/2024 Microsoft released its quarterly earnings report, which showed a 16% increase in sales, reaching $65.6, and an 11% rise in profit to $24.7 billion ($3.30 per share), exceeding Wall Street expectations. 10/29/2024 Microsoft has made several accusations against Google, claiming that Google is trying to discredit Microsoft’s cloud business, Azure. Google has also filed an antitrust complaint against Microsoft. 10/28/2024 Microsoft will release its quarterly earnings report on Wednesday after the market closes. Analysts predict a 14% year-over-year surge in revenue, reaching $64.65 billion. Net income is projected to increase to $23.2 billion ($3.11 per share), up from the previous year’s $22.29 billion ($2.99 per share). Microsoft’s 10-Year Market Smashing Results Here’s a table summarizing performance in share price, revenues, and profits (net income) from 2014 to 2018. Share Price Revenues Net Income 2014 $46.16 $86.83 $22.07 2015 $46.70 $93.58 $12.19 2016 $56.21 $91.15 $20.54 2017 $72.26 $96.57 $25.49 2018 $108.04 $110.36 $16.57 2019 $138.06 $125.84 $39.24 2020 $205.01 $143.02 $44.28 2021 $286.50 $168.09 $61.27 2022 $276.41 $198.27 $72.74 2023 $330.72 $211.92 $72.36 TTM $465.39 $279.99 $86.18 Revenue and net income in $billions In the last decade, Microsoft’s revenue grew 222% while its net income went from $22.07 billion to over $86 billion (in the trailing 12 months). A big driver of profits over the past decade was Microsoft’s Intelligence cloud business, which grew 18% annually and drove operating profits of $37.88 billion in 2023 from $8.44 billion in 2014. As Microsoft looks to the second of the decade, a few key areas will determine its performance. Key Drivers of Microsoft’s Stock Performance Productivity and Business Processes: Microsoft’s Office and Dynamics 365 solutions and its LinkedIn products currently make up around one-third of the company’s revenue. Office in particular holds a near monopoly in office productivity software and most 3rd party applications have embeds, making switching costs high for this business line. LinkedIn also does not have a solid competitor in the professional networking space. High growth rates in this segment, but Microsoft has the advantage of controlling its price on its high market share products. Intelligence Cloud: Microsoft’s Azure, OpenAI, GitHub, and SQL, among other cloud businesses, make up close to half of the company’s revenue. But the crown jewel is Azure which only makes up close to 30% of Microsoft’s revenue and grew 30% over the past year alone. The future of Microsoft will depend on Azure and its competition with Amazon’s (NASDAQ: AMZN) AWS will determine which company will dominate the Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and reward shareholders handsomely in the process. Personal Computing: Windows, gaming, search, and devices are currently 25% of Microsoft’s business and this segment is the most open to competitors eroding market share. Outside of Windows, which has a solidified market share (and is not likely to dwindle), Microsoft search and devices will be facing a steep uphill battle over the coming years. Its acquisition of Activision is a positive for its gaming line but personal computing will play an ancillary part in Microsoft’s future. Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Price Prediction in 2025 The current consensus 1-year price target for Microsoft stock is $500.00, which is a 17.55% upside from today’s stock price of $425.35. Of all the analysts covering Microsoft, the stock is a consensus buy, with a 1.39 “Buy” rating. 24/7 Wall Street’s 12-month forecast projects Microsoft’s stock price to be $495. We see Azure continuing its 20+% growth and earnings per share coming in right at $11.80. Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Forecast Through 2030 Year Revenue Net Income EPS 2024 $244.97 $88.93 $13.32 2025 $278.00 $99.25 $15.67 2026 $321.63 $115.65 $18.10 2027 $370.79 $136.81 $20.40 2028 $416.08 $151.87 $22.62 2029 $453.39 $166.56 $25.45 2030 $503.13 $181.71 $28.70 Revenue and net income in $billions Microsoft Share Price Estimates 2025-2030 How Microsoft’s Next 5 Years Could Play Out We expect to see revenue growth of just over 8% and EPS of $15.67 for 2025. We expect the stock to still trade at a similar multiple next year, putting our estimate for the stock price for Microsoft at $548.00 in 2025, which is 28.84% higher than the stock is trading today. Going into 2026, we estimate the price to be $633.00, with small revenue gains but margins expanding and an EPS of $18.10. We expect to see Microsoft’s P/E ratio steep down slowly each year through 2030. The stock price estimate would represent a 48.82% gain over today’s share price of $425.35. Heading into 2027, we expect the stock price increase not to be as pronounced and earnings estimates of $20.40 per share, the stock price target for the year is $652.00. That is a 3% year-over-year gain from the previous year, but still up 53.29% from today’s stock price. When predicting more than 3 years out, we expect Microsoft’s P/E ratio to drop to 30x in 2028 but grow its top line 14%. In 2028, we have Microsoft’s revenue coming in around $420 billion and an EPS of $22.62 suggesting a stock price estimate at $678.00 or a gain of 59.40% over the current stock price. 24/7 Wall Street expects Microsoft to continue its 10% revenue growth again and to generate $12.30 per share of earnings. With a price-to-earnings multiple of 35, the stock price in 2029 is estimated at $687.00, or a gain of 61.51% over today’s price. Microsoft Stocks Price Target for 2030 We estimate Microsoft’s stock price to be $717.00 per share with a sub-10 % year-over-year revenue growth. Our estimated stock price will be 68.57% higher than the current stock price of 425.35. Year Price Target % Change From Current Price 2024 $495.00 Upside of 16.37% 2025 $548.00 Upside of 28.84% 2026 $633.00 Upside of 48.82% 2027 $652.00 Upside of 53.29% 2028 $678.00 Upside of 59.40% 2029 $687.00 Upside of 61.51% 2030 $717.00 Upside of 68.57% The Easy Way To Retire Early You can retire early from the lottery, luck, or loving family member who leaves you a fortune. But for the rest of us, there are dividends. While everyone chases big name dividend kings, they’re missing the real royalty: dividend legends. It’s a rare class of overlooked income machines that you could buy and hold – forever. 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