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Microsoft reported robust Q3 FY2025 financial results, with revenue reaching $70.1 billion, up 13% year-over-year. The tech giant's performance was primarily driven by strong Cloud and AI growth, with Microsoft Cloud revenue hitting $42.4 billion, a 20% increase.
Key financial metrics showed impressive growth:
- Operating Income: $32.0 billion (+16%)
- Net Income: $25.8 billion (+18%)
- Earnings Per Share: $3.46 (+18%)
Segment performance highlights included Azure cloud services growing 33%, Productivity and Business Processes revenue reaching $29.9 billion (+10%), and Intelligent Cloud revenue hitting $26.8 billion (+21%). The More Personal Computing segment generated $13.4 billion (+6%). During Q3, Microsoft returned $9.7 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
AEG Presents and Activision have announced a groundbreaking collaboration for the release of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, launching July 11. The remake features classic content with modern upgrades, including new skaters, enhanced tricks, and fresh parks.
The collaboration highlights the iconic El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, which has been digitally recreated for the game's LA level. Additionally, Goldenvoice and The Roxy will be featured on in-game billboards.
To celebrate the launch, a special event called THPS Fest will be held at El Rey Theatre on May 8, featuring live performances by Danny Brown, Lupe Fiasco, Adolescents, and Urethane. The event will be hosted by Selema Masekela and Nora Vasconcellos, with appearances by pro skaters including Tony Hawk, Chloe Covell, and others. Fans can watch the livestream on the official THPS Twitch channel starting at 6:00 p.m. PT.
Microsoft (MSFT) has announced it will release its fiscal year 2025 third-quarter financial results after market close on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The results will be published on the Microsoft Investor Relations website.
A live webcast of the earnings conference call will be available at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time. The company, which focuses on creating AI-powered platforms and tools, aims to deliver innovative solutions for customer needs while maintaining a commitment to responsible AI deployment.
Microsoft reveals groundbreaking survey results showing 56% of U.S. Latina moms who use AI consider it an essential member of their parenting support system. The survey, conducted in February 2025, highlights how AI technology complements traditional family wisdom in modern motherhood.
Key findings show that while 70% of Latinas rely on their mothers for parenting guidance, AI adoption is growing, with 60% using AI-powered technology for daily tasks. Usage includes entertainment (57%), personal growth (56%), work tasks (51%), and language translation (46%). Notably, 38% of AI users leverage it for parental guidance.
Microsoft announces upcoming features for Copilot, including two native Spanish-speaking voices (Elm and Alder) and Vision capabilities. The initiative 'Abuela-Approved AI' showcases how AI can preserve cultural traditions while supporting modern parenting needs, with 58% of respondents citing family recipes and 52% noting culturally relevant moments as key areas where AI bridges tradition and modernity.
Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE: TAP) has nominated Christian 'Chris' Cocks as an independent Class B director for election at the company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 14, 2025. Cocks currently serves as the CEO of Hasbro and brings significant consumer goods industry experience to the board.
As Hasbro's CEO, Cocks has led the company to become the #1 IP licensor in digital gaming and the largest corporate parent of IP mobile games by U.S. revenue, notably through successes like MONOPOLY GO! and Baldur's Gate III. His expertise spans multiple areas including:
- E-commerce and digital transformation
- Brand management
- Enterprise strategy
- Talent management and development
Prior to his current role, Cocks held leadership positions at Hasbro's Wizards of the Coast division, Microsoft, and LeapFrog Enterprises.
King has launched Candy Crush Solitaire, a new mobile game that combines TriPeaks solitaire with the Candy Crush universe. The game features innovative gameplay elements including a 'Hold Slot' feature and Candy Color Bomb booster in card form.
The launch represents a strategic move to expand King's portfolio by merging classic card games with their expertise in mobile gaming experiences. The game builds on the success of Candy Crush Saga, which remains the highest-grossing mobile game in the Western world, featuring over 18,000 levels.
As part of the Microsoft family since 2023, this release marks a collaboration between King and Microsoft's casual games division. The free-to-play game is now available on major platforms including the Amazon App Store, Apple App Store, Google Play, and Samsung Galaxy Store.
Candy Crush All Stars 2025 tournament launches globally on March 20, 2025, featuring a massive $1M prize pool. The two-month, free-to-enter competition follows last year's successful event that attracted over 15 million players.
The tournament includes qualifiers running until March 27th, followed by knockout rounds, culminating in a live final in Los Angeles where the top 10 players will compete. Last year's event saw players complete 2.2 billion levels and collect 11.4 trillion All Stars Candies.
Available in 23 markets worldwide, the competition is open to players 18 and older on selected level 5+ accounts. The tournament features Smash Mouth's 'All Star' as its theme song and offers second-chance opportunities for participants. Players can join through the free-to-download Candy Crush Saga app on iOS and Android.
Microsoft (MSFT) has issued a response to an unsolicited 'mini-tender' offer from TRC Capital Investment dated February 21, 2025. TRC is offering to purchase up to 300,000 shares of Microsoft's common stock at $391.00 per share, representing less than 0.01% of Microsoft's outstanding shares.
Microsoft maintains a neutral stance on the offer and is not affiliated with TRC. The company advises shareholders to:
- Obtain current market quotations
- Consult with brokers or financial advisors
- Review offer terms and conditions
- Exercise caution regarding the offer
The offer is set to expire on March 24, 2025. Microsoft highlights that mini-tender offers (less than 5% of shares) lack the same SEC disclosure and procedural requirements as larger tender offers, providing fewer investor protections.
Microsoft (MSFT) has announced its latest quarterly dividend payment. The company's board of directors has declared a dividend of $0.83 per share, which will be paid on June 12, 2025. Shareholders who are on record as of May 15, 2025 will be eligible to receive this dividend payment. The ex-dividend date has been set for May 15, 2025.
The announcement comes as Microsoft continues to focus on AI-powered platforms and tools, aiming to deliver innovative solutions for customer needs while maintaining its commitment to responsible AI deployment.
Microsoft (MSFT) has announced Dragon Copilot, the healthcare industry's first unified voice AI assistant, combining Dragon Medical One's dictation capabilities with DAX Copilot's ambient listening features. The solution will be available in the U.S. and Canada in May 2025, followed by European markets.
The AI assistant helps streamline clinical documentation, surface information, and automate tasks across various healthcare settings. Recent data shows significant impact: clinicians save 5 minutes per patient encounter, with 70% reporting reduced burnout, and 62% indicating lower likelihood of leaving their organization. Patient satisfaction is high, with 93% reporting better overall experience.
Dragon Copilot's key features include multilanguage ambient note creation, automated tasks, medical information searches, and workflow automation. The system has already assisted over 3 million ambient patient conversations across 600 healthcare organizations in the past month.
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