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Microsoft: Challenges and Opportunities for InvestorsMicrosoft's business appears to be slowing down, with the company's stock declining since the beginning of 2022 due to sales growth reaching its limit. Furthermore, large parts of the company's business, including the PC and video game segments, are shrinking, and the outlook for corporate technology spending in 2023 isn't looking good. Despite these major problems, Microsoft has several aspects that are not as well known and point to solid returns for investors in the long run. For example, the company has a rich portfolio that covers attractive sectors such as cybersecurity, video games, and cloud services, offering more diversified participation in technology growth trends than many other peers. Although some of these niches may go through periods of decline, Microsoft provides investors with exposure to attractive industries that offer solid returns in the long run. Additionally, Microsoft's stable cash flow is another strength that sets it apart from many of its peers. The company generated $20.4 billion in operating income in Q2 of fiscal 2023, just 8 percent less than the previous year, and its operating cash is still strong at $11.2 billion. Despite the challenges facing most tech giants in 2023, Microsoft has several strengths that could help it weather the storm. For example, the company pays a dividend that was recently raised by 10 percent, has plenty of cash, and does not need to rely on costly debt to finance its business. Additionally, Microsoft's global sales presence should smooth out the volatility from the downturn in demand in some markets and niches. In conclusion, although Microsoft's stock may not be recession-proof, the company's strengths provide it with the flexibility to continue investing in high-yield projects such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality, ensuring that long-term growth prospects are not jeopardized by a few weak quarters.
NASDAQ:MSFTLong
by FOREXN1
3
$MSFT: Buy the dip to join the trend#Microsoft has a very interesting weekly uptrend signal active here, while the daily has just had a correction that ran its course. This gives us an interesting reward to risk entry to join the weekly trend at a more favorable reward to risk spot. It's interesting how $GOOGL's monopoly in search being disrupted might affect things going forward also. On one hand, $MSFT has a chance at gaining ground in advertising and $GOOGL a chance to take a huge hit to their search margins if forced to integrate LLMs into it due to pressure from $MSFT (it was a big number, +30% hit). This might kick start some soul searching in $GOOGL, since they had been quite complacent and developed a ton of fluff thanks to their dominant position in search favoring it, a lot of excess they needed to shake off (head count, ridiculous woke practices and divisions burning $ for no reason like Waymo or miraculous anti aging methods to name a few, lots and lots of fat to shed). $MSFT has done a better job in that regard, and are well positioned thanks to their subscription service model producing recurrent revenues and cash generation. Of the two, $MSFT is better run, by a lot... Technically, $GOOGL is below weekly support while $MSFT is in a weekly uptrend and erased a recent monthly decline. All things considered from a long term perspective I would be inclined to invest in $MSFT long term here, rather than $GOOGL, and the entry point here seems to be low risk vs potential reward, even in the short and mid term. It's certainly worth considering. Best of luck if you do follow this buy signal. Cheers, Ivan Labrie.
NASDAQ:MSFTLong
by IvanLabrie
5
NVDA Microsoft and OpenAI's ChatGPT 4 RevolutionNVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) is a semiconductor company that designs and manufactures graphics processing units, as well as other specialized processors for a wide range of applications such as gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and autonomous vehicles. As of the current market data, NVDA is priced at $240.82 with a 1.02% increase in the last trading session. The 1-month high and low for the stock were $244.54 and $204.21, respectively. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) for NVDA is at 58.90, indicating a neutral market sentiment for the stock. NVDA has been showing strong bullish momentum, as evidenced by its Average Directional Index (ADX) of 16.02. Additionally, the Moving Averages Rating for NVDA is Strong Buy, indicating that the stock is trading above its short-term and long-term moving averages. However, the Awesome Oscillator for NVDA is at 5.08, indicating a weak bullish momentum. The MACD Level (12,26) is positive at 2.95, but the MACD Signal (12,26) is at 3.01, indicating a bearish trend reversal in the short term. The Commodity Channel Index (CCI) is currently at 85.94, suggesting that the stock may be overbought. The company's financials also look strong, with a YTD performance of 4.28%. The Exponential Moving Averages (EMA) for NVDA are also positive, with the 20-day EMA at 234.73, 50-day EMA at 225.89, and 200-day EMA at 191.54. Overall, NVDA appears to be in a bullish trend, with strong financials and technical indicators. However, investors should be cautious of a possible bearish trend reversal in the short term. Microsoft new partner OpenAI will make Microsoft better than Google. Will see
NASDAQ:NVDALong
by BorsaMerkezi
MSFT Update (options)Through their tales of joy and pain, We'll learn to dance in life's sweet rain. So listen well to words from the wise, And let their knowledge be your prize. As an update to my idea yesterday, I discussed that if MSFT broke down, that we'd head toward $253 and we got to $253.58 which is down from 256.87 where we closed yesterday. MSFT filled the gap in the first 15 minutes of trading then was rejected in a big way. I believe we'll hit that target of 253 exactly, but will be watching for a move back toward 247 if we break 253. Watch the wavemaster on the 15, though. We're pretty oversole so don't be surprised if we get a bounce tomorrow in the first part of the day before potentially reversing lower later in the day.
NASDAQ:MSFT
by bitdoctor
NYSE FANG+ Index: wait is better⌛' The NYSE FANG+ Index is a rules-based, equal-weighted equity benchmark designed to track the performance of 10 highly-traded growth stocks of technology and tech-enabled companies in the technology, media & communications and consumer discretionary sectors'. Companies included in the index: Meta, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Microsoft, Google, Tesla, NVIDIA, Snowflake and Advanced Micro Devices. Graphically speaking, I would expect a better definition of which way the price is going. Looking at the Stochastic Momentum Index, I would say that opening a long position would be too risky. Below are some possible scenarios: Scenario 1: Scenario 2: Scenario 3: Scenario 4: Scenario 5:
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by andre_007
2
February 22 BTCUSD BingX Chart Analysis and Today's HeadlineBingX’s Bitcoin Chart According to Glassnode, the number of Bitcoin (BTC) whales, or wallet addresses holding 1,000 or more BTC, hit its lowest level since August 2019 on Sunday. Bitcoin is down 3.67% over the last 24 hours and fell to an intraday low of $23,855.55. The largest cryptocurrency rose to $25,250 on Tuesday, but the price was unable to sustain above $25,000, suggesting the bears have defended the level successfully. The rising moving averages and the RSI above 65 indicate that bulls are in control. If the BTC/USDT pair sustains above $25,000, the BTC/USDT pair could rise to $28,000. Microsoft and Ankr Partner to Offer Blockchain Node Service Today’s Cryptocurrency Headline Tech giant Microsoft has partnered up with Web3 infrastructure provider Ankr to provide node services for businesses that need access to blockchain data. The two companies will collaborate on a new node hosting service on the Microsoft Azure cloud marketplace, offering tailored memory and bandwidth specifications for blockchain nodes. After this cooperation, developers will be able to develop decentralized applications on Ankr's RPC and middleware platform and meet their scaling needs through Microsoft's cloud platform.
by BingX
Microsoft -> It's Now Or NeverHello Traders, welcome to this free and educational multi-timeframe technical analysis . On the weekly timeframe Microsoft stock just recently created an awesome double bottom and also already broke above the neckline confirming the weekly pattern. As we are speaking the market is retesting the neckline of the double bottom which is now turned support so from a weekly perspective I just do expect the continuation towards the upside from here. On the daily timeframe however the market is currently massively bearish and I definitely don't want to catch a falling knife so I am now just waiting for some bullish structure on the daily timeframe before I will look to enter longs to capitalize on the continuation towards the upside. Thank you for watching and I will see you tomorrow! You can also check out my previous analysis of this asset:
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NASDAQ:MSFTLong
by basictradingtv
69
Is it “game over” for Microsoft's Activision acquisition?When two hugely successful companies join forces, the initial market response is not always a bullish one, and traders who follow company mergers and takeovers know the only thing to count on is volatility. But what about the long run? Should traders buy in early and wait for the big picture to move the markets? What’s happened so far? Microsoft (MSFT) made headlines in January after announcing a hefty $69 billion bid to acquire Activision Blizzard (ATVI), the largest video game developer of all time. The acquisition is Microsoft's biggest ever. Despite the huge number, this isn't necessarily a crazy bet for Microsoft. Gaming was already a booming business before the pandemic, and lockdowns further increased its appeal. Estimates put gaming revenue increases at over 20% in recent years, approaching a staggering $200 billion, which has attracted the attention of tech giants such as Apple, Netflix, Amazon, and, of course, Microsoft. Traders have already seen movement on the charts since the announcement, but the deal isn’t done just yet, as competitor Sony raised concerns about the monopolization of the industry. This brings the UK's regulatory commission, Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), into play. What the CMA says about Microsoft’s acquisition The CMA is expected to announce its provisional findings soon, which could either clear the way for the mega-deal, or put an unappealable halt to it. The CMA has expressed concerns that the takeover could lead to competition issues in the console and subscription market, as well as in the growing cloud gaming sector. Microsoft's goal in acquiring Activision Blizzard is to add popular games like Call of Duty to its portfolio, which already includes the Halo franchise and Minecraft. Regulators around the world are worried that Microsoft dominance may soon make it harder for rivals to access Activision's popular titles. The CMA's decision is significant, as UK courts rarely overturn CMA merger decisions, and if the deal is blocked, there is little recourse for Microsoft and Activision. The CMA's ruling will come before decisions from the EU and the US Federal Trade Commission, which has sued to veto the transaction. In the hopes of greasing the wheels, Microsoft offered to grant a 10-year license for Call of Duty to its rival Sony. But that doesn’t address the issue that all upcoming Activision titles may become XBOX exclusives, leaving Sony’s PS5 catching dust in the corner. Conclusion If Microsoft’s Activision acquisition goes through, MSFT stocks probably won’t make much movement. Even though the purchase is $69 Billion, the effect on the company's profitability won’t be seen anytime soon—if ever. In contrast, Activision stock soared by 25% after the acquisition was announced. If the deal is blocked, we may see those early investors pulling out, and a rather rapid correction for ATVI. Don’t forget, last year the CMA concluded that Meta's purchase of GIPHY would limit choice for social media users, and Meta was ordered to sell GIPHY, so it’s not such a stretch to imagine the deal getting canceled. MSFT is an amazing company to trade either way, but consider focusing your research and analysis on ATVI in the coming weeks and months and be ready for the CMA decision. - By Paul Reid
NASDAQ:MSFT
by Exness_Official
Microsoft Desc. Triangle ready to pop to $239.96Descending Triangle is forming on Microsoft. Can we talk about the gaps and liquidity issues? Is it because of the broker TradingView is showing for the company? It's shocking and one I avoid trading by all means. Anyway, the bearish signs are there 21>7>200 RSI<50 Bearish bias Target $239.96 ABOUT Microsoft is a multinational technology company based in Redmond, Washington that was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. The company's most famous product is the Microsoft Windows operating system, which is used by over a billion people worldwide. Microsoft also develops and produces a wide range of other software products, including the Microsoft Office suite, the Edge web browser, and the Xbox gaming console. It's value is over $2 trillion in market cap And of course the company is a major player in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and is working on a number of innovative projects, including chatbots, speech recognition, and machine learning.
NASDAQ:MSFTShort
by Timonrosso
VPLM Bullish AF- STOCKTWITS STRONG BUY!!! TODASO!I have anchored the FIB from the breakout earlier his year and then included the wick at the top. I have Vwap anchored to weekly and it's nice how all these level have similar confluence. We have a pennant which is neutral but it's also a bull flag as well. The flag pole gives us the extrapolation for a target above. Fib levels, vwap and 200ema etc for lower targets. Not financial advice, DYOR. From Stocktwits History101 Yesterday 7:09 PM $VPLM for all the new visitors to the VPLM board, welcome. I thought I'd re-post some info to get you up to speed (several posts below). Summary: VPLM has been defending its patents against multiple HUGE tech company infringers for 10+ years. Google, Samsung, Tmobile, Meta, Amazon, etc. VPLM has been winning over & over again, in court and at the patent board. It is the 9th inning now, with court dates set for this summer IN WACO TEXAS, a court (and jury) that supports patent property rights. The big boys are in a big bind, and we investors might have a decent shot at some real $$. Not investment advice, GLTA From investorshub.advfn.com GreenBackClub Re: None Tuesday, January 24, 2023 7:01:49 PM Post# 112387 of 113349 FOR ANYONE CLAIMING THAT VPLM HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING MEANINGFUL FOR THE COMPANY AND SHAREHOLDERS I OFFER THIS LIST OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY VPLM THUS FAR: * Up-listed from OTC-PINK to OTCQB * Removed the DTC Chill * Conducted an annual financial audit to be in full SEC compliance and fully reporting. * Conducted an initial damages analysis for RBR parent patent. * Initiated 4 federal infringement lawsuits to enforce VPLM's IP rights against Verizon, Apple, AT&T, Twitter. * Initiated 1 federal infringement lawsuit to enforce VPLM's IP rights against Amazon. * Agreed to having all 5 cases venue transferred to Northern California and consolidated for pre-trial purposes. * Defended and defeated 8 IPR petitions brought before the PTAB by Unified Patents, Apple and Verizon/ATT. * Successfully defeated a motion, in part, for sanctions by Apple at the PTAB. * Successfully defeated an Alice motion brought by Verizon & ATT. * 27 total patents granted and issued as of February 2019 (21 U.S. Patents). * Granted RBR patent in Europe without any opposition challenge within 9 month challenge period. * successful efforts to recoup most of the 100 million shares from Richard Kipping et al * Upgraded the Board of Directors to include new members with extensive experience in M&A. * Brought on board new boutique NYC law firm (Kevin Malek) to go to battle against the big silicon defendants. * Brought on board terrific superstar lawyer in luis Hudnell - ceo malak returned many hundreds of millions of shares back to the treasury to reduce the outstanding share count (to the benefit of shareholders) And more recently……. ***Patents have been validated*** ***Initial damages analysis done*** ***Defeated 12 more IPRS (20 total)** ***IPRs have been appealed and upheld unanimously*** ***No patents have been invalidated*** *** Current with all requisite filings*** ***current with prosecuting patents and keeping both parent and child patents current*** ***Reduction in OS count (thanks Emil!)*** ***Some claims (@20) invalidated for RBR but could be overturned with a decision on Axle at the Supreme Court*** ***NDCA is a very difficult court to win as it is defendant friendly. Waco is fair and plaintiff friendly*** ***Foot in the door in WACO and now some defendants must remain in Waco (Amazon’s writ of mandamus denied!) and face a trial. Other defendants currently stayed in NDCA are tied to Waco results*** ***Albright is a judge that is perceived as fair, by the books and fast which means vplm will be given a fair chance to argue / defend patents on the merits (all we could ask for)*** ***99% of Albright's cases settle before trial. Albright encourages settlement ALL THE TIME. If defendants get to trial they have been given multiple chances to settle so they can’t expect Leniency from judge Albright*** ***Defendants are NOT working together as a formal consolidated group. There is a disconnect - which plays into VPLM’s favor*** ***Most big defendants will settle before providing source code when discovery is requested and required. Vplm is well into discovery phase so it is only a matter of when and not if source code will be demanded*** ***Apple's own expert admitted in court in virnetx case - on the record - that they use relays to route their calls (imessage, facetime, etc.). This admission will come to bite the apple in the butt*** ***Apple tried to file a patent when VPLM was updating their RBR child patent but they failed to do so before VPLM did. We were first to file at USPTO. Now why did they do this? --> because they wanted to get around infringing. Sorry apple, you lose again*** ***60+ companies have received letters that notified them of possible infringement AND offered them the chance to take a license. This was years ago. Willful infringement equals treble damages!*** ***Apple and others can be brought back into litigation as they were dismissed WITHOUT PREJUDICE***
OTC:VPLMLong
by ChartProphet
$GOOGL OverreactionThis situation is quite silly. The media is blowing it out of proportion and believes OpenAi is the second coming of Jesus. Google has 91% market share of Search, and Bing has about 2% share. Microsoft, part owner of OpenAi, plans to grow their search efforts and compete with Google search. The threat is that Bing may take a couple percent. In reality, people won't be switching their browsers where they have their passwords, addresses, bookmarks, email account, extensions, payments, and more saved over an implementation of ChatGPT, which they can just use separately from search. Remember, people hate change, especially when it ruins convenience. ChatGPT is cool, and I've been playing with it since December, it has plenty of it's own problems. No one has invested more in Ai then Google. As far as the trade goes. Any buys at this level are a good entry. $85-$90 even better.
NASDAQ:GOOGLLong
by bishopknight
3