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Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Databricks announced an expanded strategic partnership, extending their collaboration into the 2030s. Databricks will deepen its use of Azure Databricks to run core business operations and analytics, and expand use of Azure Cobalt, including Cobalt 100 today and planned adoption of Cobalt 200, which offers up to 50% better performance and default memory encryption.
According to Microsoft, the companies will advance native integration of the Databricks Data and AI Platform, including Genie and Unity AI Gateway, across the Microsoft ecosystem such as Azure, Microsoft 365, Teams, Copilot, Power BI and security services, aiming to help enterprises ground AI in their own business data with governance, performance and cost efficiency.
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) and Mistral announced an expanded strategic partnership to help enterprises and regulated industries adopt frontier AI with greater control and deployment flexibility. Microsoft committed a multibillion-dollar agreement to leverage Mistral's expanded Europe-based GPU infrastructure, including thousands of NVIDIA Vera Rubin GPUs, to support AI development and its cloud and AI services.
Mistral Medium 3.5 and OCR 4 are now available in Microsoft Foundry, with Medium 3.5 also integrated into Microsoft Copilot Studio. According to Microsoft, customers can deploy Mistral models across Azure and Azure Local in cloud, cloud-connected, and fully disconnected environments, supporting sovereignty, resilience and regulatory requirements. The companies will jointly pursue enterprise opportunities and fund customer PoCs with Azure credits and workshops.
3M (NYSE: MMM) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) announced a strategic partnership on July 15, 2026 focused on AI data center infrastructure and enterprise transformation. Microsoft's Azure Cloud and AI Infrastructure will be the first announced hyperscale cloud provider to deploy 3M's Expanded Beam Optical (EBO) technology in its data centers.
3M's EBO uses an expanded beam interface instead of traditional direct-contact connectors, aiming to make fiber connections faster to install, more contamination-tolerant and easier to maintain, with early use showing potential to shorten deployment timelines and maintain strong signal performance. 3M is scaling EBO production and helped establish an industry Multi-Source Agreement to support standardization. In parallel, 3M will adopt Microsoft's AI and digital platforms across functions such as customer service, finance, sales and marketing, including AI agent-driven workflows for order management and credit assessment to reduce manual work, enhance process speed and consistency, and support scalable, auditable operations.
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) will release its fiscal year 2026 fourth-quarter financial results after the market close on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Results and a live earnings webcast at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time will be available on the Microsoft Investor Relations website.
Candy Crush Saga, part of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is launching interactive Candy Cabs in New York City starting June 30, 2026. Riders who complete a Candy Crush level on in-cab tablets before arrival can unlock complimentary rides between Cooper Classic Cars and select Manhattan destinations, tying into Candy Crush’s limited-time Soccer Season 2026 event with soccer icon Alex Morgan.
Microsoft (Nasdaq:MSFT) released its 2026 AI in Education Report and announced new AI tools and training for schools. The research shows widespread AI adoption, with 92% of students and education leaders and 88% of educators using AI for school-related purposes.
New offerings in Microsoft 365 Education include AI-assisted Unit Plans in Teach, Student AI Guidelines and Learning Groups in Assignments, Learning Zone classroom experiences, and Copilot Notebooks and a Study and Learn Agent to support student critical thinking. Microsoft is also expanding its Elevate for Educators training and launching a no-cost AI Literacy for Educators credential pathway.
Chevron (NYSE: CVX) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) signed a 20-year power purchase agreement for a West Texas data center, supported by the 2.67 GW Project Kilby. Most capacity will use GE Vernova turbines, with additional generation from Solar Turbines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT).
Kilby targets mid-teen returns, first power in 2028, diversified cash flow less tied to oil and gas prices, and is expected to support nearly 2,000 jobs and over $10 billion in projected state and local tax revenue.
Candy Crush All Stars 2026 concluded with Luana from Bahia, Brazil crowned Champion after competing against millions of players worldwide. The London Live Final featured finalists from over 25 countries, a $1 million prize pool, a custom Icebox championship ring, and a new $10,000 bonus round.
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) announced its board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.91 per share.
The dividend is payable on September 10, 2026, to shareholders of record on August 20, 2026, which is also the stated ex-dividend date.
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) will deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot across NHS England for 505,000 clinicians and support staff, described as the largest healthcare implementation to date. The rollout follows a 30,000‑user trial where Copilot saved an average of 43 minutes of admin time per person per day, equal to about five weeks annually.
The agreement includes Copilot Studio and Agent 365 for secure AI agents, plus a 12‑month onboarding plan scaling to 200,000 users in six months and extensive AI training.