Microsoft Corporation
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PC sales expected to get boost from Windows 7 - MarketWatch
MarketWatch | 27 days 2 hours 21 minutes ago
The initial reaction among analysts suggests that the release of the new operating system has been stronger than expected and not only has given a boost to Microsoft's fortunes, but may also portend better-than-expected PC sales for the rest of the year -- and beyond.
U.S. stocks mostly down after home sales data - MarketWatch
MarketWatch | 30 days 22 hours 8 minutes ago
Treasurys down on concern about Fed rate hikes
Dr 1,000 is Crowned! [Press Release]
Business Wire | 6 days 21 hours 30 minutes ago
The PhD Project, an award-winning program aimed at increasing diversity in America’s business management ranks, is proud to announce Dr. 1,000—Shalei Simms.
Amidst Third InstallShield Corporate Identity Change, InstallAware Shines as a Beacon of Stability in the Industry [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 34 days 22 hours ago
...InstallAware Software Corporation is now the largest...installers targeting the Microsoft Windows and Microsoft...com Windows 7 and Microsoft .NET Framework are...or service marks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States...
Microsoft s Support for 1394b in Windows 7 Delivers FireWire s Superior Bandwidth, Peer-Peer Connectivity to Designers, Users, System Developers [Press Release]
Business Wire | 26 days 12 hours 25 minutes ago
Support for IEEE-1394b in Microsoft Corporation’s new Windows 7 release guarantees optimal FireWire performance in video, audio, storage, instrumentation, and other innovative new PC applications, the 1394 Trade Association said today.
Broadcom tumbles as chips spoil tech rally - MarketWatch
MarketWatch | 30 days 19 hours 27 minutes ago
After the bell Thursday, the Irvine, Calif.-based chip maker reported a drop in third-quarter profit and issued a flat outlook. The company's results exceeded Wall Street's expectations, but some analysts said that Broadcom's muted outlook apparently disappointed many investors.
U.S. stocks fall sharply as energy slumps with oil - MarketWatch
MarketWatch | 30 days 20 hours 41 minutes ago
Amazon jumps to all-time high following results
Microsoft's OS, ads, and a dragging deal John Dvorak's Second Opinion - MarketWatch
MarketWatch | 22 days 20 hours 23 minutes ago
Let's look at these three mini-events and see what they mean.
U.S. stock market finds bright spot in tech sales - MarketWatch
MarketWatch | 30 days 20 hours 41 minutes ago
"The real story is in the cost cutting and the sales. This year companies have cut their way to the bottom line," said Howard Silverblatt, senior index analyst at S&P Indices, in a research note.
Binary Tree to Unveil the Future of Migrating Lotus Notes Applications to Microsoft SharePoint at the Microsoft SharePoint Conference 2009 [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 38 days 18 hours 57 minutes ago
...seeking to transition from Lotus Notes to Microsoft's platform for enterprise messaging...Birdsell, Director of Enterprise Sales, Microsoft Corporation. "They are a key ISV partner to Microsoft's Enterprise Notes Migration Methodology...
MSN, MySpace in music talks -- report - MarketWatch
MarketWatch | 26 days 22 hours 59 minutes ago
Dollar edges down vs. major rivals
First American Spatial Solutions Provides Data for Microsoft Solution [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 5 days 5 hours 30 minutes ago
...First American Corporation family of companies...part of the new Microsoft codename "Dallas...information about Microsoft codename "Dallas", visit www.microsoft.com/windowsazure...First American Corporation is a FORTUNE 500...
Tech stocks gains with Intel, Cisco in spotlight - MarketWatch
MarketWatch | 40 days 22 hours 41 minutes ago
Intel shares up 0.2%
Research and Markets: Web Content Management Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2009 to 2015 [Press Release]
Business Wire | 6 days 21 hours 30 minutes ago
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9624dc/web_content_manage) has announced the addition of WinterGreen Research, Inc.'s new report "Web Content Management Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2009 to 2015" to their offering.
Dundas Launches New Turnkey Business Dashboard Solution [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 6 days 12 hours 30 minutes ago
Dundas Dashboard Targets Business Intelligence Technology Users By Providing A Platform For Rapid Dashboard Development And Deployment
Company Overview
| Company: | Microsoft Corporation |
|---|---|
| Industry: | Development Tools, Operating Systems & Utilities Software |
| Website: | http://www.microsoft.com |
Microsoft's ambitions are anything but small. The world's #1 software company provides a variety of products and services, including its ubiquitous Windows operating systems and Office software suite. Microsoft has expanded into markets such as video game consoles, customer relationship management applications, server and storage software, and digital music players. The company has also used selective acquisitions to bulk up its presence in markets such as online advertising, mobile devices, and enterprise software. In 2008 Microsoft made repeated efforts to acquire Yahoo! but was ultimately rebuffed; the two companies would instead sign a deal in 2009 to combine their search operations.
Key Numbers
| Sales in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 58,437 (2009) |
|---|---|
| One-year % Growth in Sales | -3.3 (2009) |
| Net Income in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 14,569 (2009) |
| One-year % Growth in Net Income | -17.6 (2009) |
| Number of Employees | 93,000 (2009) |
| One-year % Growth in Number of Employees | 2.2 (2009) |
| Fiscal Year-End | June |