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Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has scheduled its fiscal year 2025 fourth-quarter financial results announcement for Wednesday, July 30, 2025, after market close. The earnings report will be available on Microsoft's Investor Relations website.

The company will host a live webcast earnings conference call at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time on the same day. Microsoft continues to focus on AI-powered platforms and tools, emphasizing its commitment to responsible AI deployment and its mission to empower global digital transformation.

Microsoft (NYSE:MSFT), along with OpenAI and Anthropic, has partnered with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and United Federation of Teachers to launch the National Academy for AI Instruction, a groundbreaking $23 million education initiative.

The academy, based in Manhattan, will provide free AI training and curriculum to AFT's 1.8 million members, starting with K-12 educators. Over five years, the program aims to support 400,000 educators - approximately 10% of the U.S. teaching workforce - potentially impacting over 7.2 million students.

The initiative represents the first partnership between a national union and tech companies to create a sustainable education infrastructure for AI. The academy will begin instruction in fall 2025, offering credential pathways and continuing education credits while focusing on practical, ethical, and safe AI integration in classrooms.

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and the Premier League have announced a five-year strategic partnership to revolutionize fan engagement for 1.8 billion supporters across 189 countries. Microsoft will serve as the official cloud and AI partner for the Premier League's digital platforms, introducing the new Premier League Companion powered by Copilot.

The partnership focuses on four key areas: fan engagement, match insights and analysis, cloud transformation, and organizational productivity. The Premier League Companion leverages Azure OpenAI to access over 30 seasons of stats, 300,000 articles, and 9,000 videos, providing personalized experiences through the official Premier League mobile app and web platforms.

The collaboration includes the integration of Microsoft Azure AI Foundry services for real-time data overlays and match analysis, migration of core technology infrastructure to Azure, and implementation of Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations for internal operations.

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has officially opened its first AI Co-Innovation Lab focused on manufacturing innovation at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus. The lab, established in partnership with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), UW-Milwaukee, and TitletownTech, follows Microsoft's $3.3 billion infrastructure investment in Wisconsin last year.

The facility helps businesses implement AI solutions through hands-on collaboration, offering both full prototyping sprints and design sessions. Local companies are already using Microsoft's AI technologies for various applications, including real-time fault detection in industrial machinery, multilingual voice assistants for logistics, and supply chain forecasting tools.

Candy Crush Saga, owned by Microsoft (NYSE:MSFT), has concluded its 2025 All Stars Championship with Portuguese player Tiago P. claiming the grand prize of $500,000 and a custom diamond Icebox championship ring. The tournament, which attracted over 15 million participants globally, culminated in a Live Final in Los Angeles featuring 10 finalists.

The competition generated impressive engagement metrics with 11.4 Trillion Candies collected and 2.2 Billion levels played. Second-place winner Ingrid R. from California secured $250,000, while third-place finalist Aalja B. from Atlanta won $100,000. The five-week tournament, which began on March 20, 2025, showcased diverse participants spanning three decades in age from five different countries.

Circus SE has appointed Sasha Borovik as General Counsel, effective June 11, 2025. Borovik, a Harvard Law graduate with over 20 years of legal experience, joins from defense AI company Helsing where he played a crucial role in raising $800 million in capital rounds. His extensive background includes senior legal positions at Microsoft and Akamai Technologies, with expertise in AI, defense, and technology sectors. The appointment aligns with Circus' expansion into defense markets through its CA-M autonomous meal supply system and CA-1 serial production. Borovik's experience in dual-use technology regulation and defense contracting, along with his work with NATO, UN, and Ukrainian forces, positions him as Circus' first core defense executive. He will focus on shaping commercial agreements, institutional partnerships, and regulatory strategy as the company expands internationally.

Microsoft announced a quarterly dividend of $0.83 per share, payable on September 11, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 21, 2025. The ex-dividend date is set for August 21, 2025. The announcement demonstrates Microsoft's continued commitment to returning value to shareholders through its regular dividend program. The company, known for its AI-powered platforms and tools, maintains its mission of empowering individuals and organizations globally through innovative technology solutions.

CrowdStrike (CRWD) reported strong Q1 FY2026 results with total revenue reaching $1.10 billion, up 20% YoY. Annual Recurring Revenue grew 22% to $4.44 billion, with $193.8 million in net new ARR. The company achieved record cash flow from operations of $384.1 million and free cash flow of $279.4 million. Notable highlights include Falcon Flex deal momentum exceeding $3.2 billion in total value, growing 6x YoY. The board approved a $1 billion share repurchase program. However, GAAP net loss was $110.2 million compared to net income of $42.8 million in Q1 FY2025. The company maintains strong guidance for Q2 FY2026 with expected revenue of $1.14-1.15 billion and raised its full-year outlook, demonstrating confidence in net new ARR acceleration and margin expansion.

Electrolit, the fourth-ranked sports drink in the U.S., announces a major partnership with Activision's Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4. The collaboration features in-game integrations including Electrolit-branded billboards and exclusive skater gear in Create-A-Skater mode. A nationwide retail sweepstakes will run from May 19 to August 31, 2025, offering prizes including 50 grand prize winners receiving exclusive skateboards and game codes, 75 secondary prize winners getting t-shirts, and 5,000 instant winners receiving free Electrolit coupons.

The game, launching on July 11, 2025, will be available on multiple platforms including Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch, featuring cross-platform multiplayer support for up to eight players. The remake includes classic content, new skaters, enhanced tricks, updated soundtrack, and new parks.