Microsoft shares traded higher after the company posted better-than-expected financial results for its September quarter, aided by better performance than expected from the company’s cloud computing business. The software firm posted revenue of $56.5 billion, up 13% from a year ago, and $2 billion ahead of Wall Street estimates. Importantly, the company’s Azure cloud business grew 28% on a constant currency basis in the quarter, well above the company’s forecast for growth of 25% to 26%; on a...

Earlier this month, Microsoft (MSFT) completed its $69 billion acquisition of video game company Activision Blizzard (ATVI). The tech giant reported mixed results for its gaming segments in its fiscal first-quarter earnings on Wednesday— gaming hardware revenue declined, but content/services and overall gaming revenues increased. Yahoo Finance’s Dan Howley explains the extensive gaming portfolio Microsoft will gain in marketing its Xbox platform, including popular franchises like Call of Duty. F...

Microsoft spent a lot of money on Activision, even though it will only be a small part of the business.

Microsoft (MSFT) has gone through with its $69 billion acquisition of game developer Activision Blizzard (ATVI), bolstering the tech giant's already sizable occupancy in the gaming landscape. Yahoo Finance Tech Editor Dan Howley highlights what the monumental deal to offer Microsoft in the PC gaming landscape and future cloud gaming prospects, and how the company can capitalize on Activision's mobile gaming segment. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this f...

Warren Buffett saw an opportunity to put some of his cash to work in early 2022, shortly after Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) announced a deal to purchase Activision Blizzard. Earlier this month, Microsoft paid $95 per share to each shareholder of Activision Blizzard. As of the end of the second quarter, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) had 14,658,121 shares of the video game maker.

Microsoft (MSFT) was granted approval by UK regulators to cement its $69 billion acquisition of developer Activision Blizzard (ATVI). This deal will be the largest ever in the video game industry, coming ahead of the holiday shopping season. Yahoo Finance Tech Editor Dan Howley breaks down the top gaming titles set to be released in the coming weeks and months. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live.

Lululemon joined the S&P 500 and replaced Microsoft's recent acquisition, Activision Blizzard. LULU has outperformed the S&P 500 year to date.

After nearly two years of regulatory proceedings, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) finally completed the acquisition of leading game producer Activision Blizzard. The $68.7 billion acquisition is one of the largest in Microsoft's history. In July, Microsoft agreed to make one of the all-time best-selling franchises, Call of Duty, available to Sony and Nintendo's game consoles for 10 years.

Shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) have lagged the performance of other mega-cap technology concerns year to date. However, with several catalysts forming there is reason to be bullish on the company’s stock. Truly, shareholders got a jolt recently when news broke that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has slapped Microsoft with a bill for $29 billion in unpaid taxes. However, investors needn’t fret about the back taxes too much. Microsoft has said that it plans to contest the tax agency’s calcu

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has been a company to watch this year after becoming one of the biggest names in artificial intelligence (AI) and completing its purchase of game developer Activision Blizzard. Only a decade ago, Microsoft appeared to be fading from relevancy, losing ground to the likes of Apple and Alphabet. In 2023, Microsoft has emerged as a major player in AI.