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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.

Microsoft (MSFT) and the National FFA Organization announced the nationwide expansion of FarmBeats for Students, an educational program that will be available to FFA chapters in 185 middle and high schools across all 50 states. The program provides free classroom kits containing smart sensors and curriculum to teach precision agriculture through data science and AI.

The initiative allows students to build environmental sensor systems and use AI to monitor soil moisture and nutrient deficiencies in real-time. Teachers and students outside the FFA can purchase kits for $35, while educators can access free training through the Microsoft Educator Learn Center. The program aligns with AI for K-12 guidelines, Agriculture standards, Computer Science standards, and Common Core math requirements.

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.