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Microsoft shares little changed in pre-market as AI and partner news dominate headlines
Microsoft announced strategic expansions in AI and cloud services, including a partnership with Bosch for intelligent manufacturing, while the stock trades...
Microsoft Unveils $2.1 Billion Proposal for New AI Data Center
Microsoft proposed a $2.1 billion investment for a new, state-of-the-art data center. This initiative dramatically expands its artificial intelligence...
OpenAI Acquires Team Behind AI Executive Coaching Tool Convogo
OpenAI is acquiring the team from Convogo, a startup that developed an AI-powered tool for executive coaching. The deal is structured as an all-stock...
Microsoft Denies Rumors of Major January Job Cuts
Microsoft officially denied widespread reports claiming the company plans to lay off between 11,000 and 22,000 employees (5% to 10% of its workforce) in...
Microsoft Launches AI-Powered 'Copilot Checkout' to Transform Retail
Microsoft announced new agentic AI solutions designed to automate and enhance operations for the retail industry. The flagship feature is 'Copilot...
Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI to Proceed to Jury Trial in March
A U.S. judge has ruled that Elon Musk's lawsuit accusing OpenAI of abandoning its nonprofit mission will proceed to a jury trial in March. U.S. District Judge...
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health for Personalized Medical Queries
OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Health, a new dedicated feature for users to discuss health and wellness topics. The tool allows users to connect personal medical...
Microsoft Introduces New Data Security Features for Azure and SQL Server
Microsoft announced significant enhancements to its data protection ecosystem via the January 2026 Azure Data Platform Security Newsletter, emphasizing a...
Anthropic Reportedly in Talks to Raise $10B at a $350B Valuation
AI startup Anthropic is reportedly in discussions to raise $10 billion in a new funding round that would give it a pre-money valuation of $350 billion. This...
Microsoft Partners with Hexagon Robotics to Advance AI-Powered Humanoid Robots
Microsoft and Hexagon Robotics formed a strategic partnership to accelerate the development and deployment of humanoid robots in industrial settings. The...
Excel StockHistory Bug and Grid Modernization Partnership Announced
Microsoft announced a strategic collaboration with Midcontinent ISO (MISO) on January 6, 2026, leveraging Azure and Foundry AI technologies for grid...
Microsoft Reportedly Planning Major Layoffs in January 2026 to Fund AI Pivot
Microsoft is preparing for significant workforce reductions scheduled for January 2026. Estimates suggest the cuts will affect between 11,000 and 22,000...
Microsoft Acquires AI Data Platform Osmos to Bolster Azure and Fabric Capabilities
Microsoft officially announced the acquisition of Osmos, an AI-driven data engineering platform. Osmos specializes in automating the cleaning and...
Microsoft Azure Powers Next-Gen Automotive AI Assistants with Cerence and NVIDIA
Cerence announced strong adoption for its next-generation in-car assistant platform, Cerence xUI. Multiple premium global automakers have committed to the...
Microsoft's 2026 Outlook: Azure AI as a Survival Strategy Amid Core Business Pressure
VaasBlock published an analysis on January 04, 2026, suggesting Microsoft faces pressure on its core Windows and Office businesses as switching costs decline....
Microsoft Acquires AI Data Engineering Platform Osmos to Bolster Fabric
Microsoft has acquired Osmos, an agentic AI data engineering platform designed to simplify complex and time-consuming data workflows. The acquisition addresses...
Microsoft Expands Xbox Cloud Gaming to Hisense and V homeOS Smart TVs
Microsoft announced a partnership to bring the Xbox app to select Hisense and V homeOS-powered Smart TVs. This integration is scheduled to launch in 2026. The...
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Proclaims 2026 a "Pivotal Year" for AI
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella designated 2026 as a "pivotal year" for artificial intelligence. In a personal blog post, Nadella emphasized the industry must...
Billionaire Investor Daniel Loeb's Hedge Fund Significantly Increases Microsoft Stake
Daniel Loeb's Third Point hedge fund nearly tripled its investment in Microsoft. The fund added 700,000 shares during the most recent quarter. This...
Microsoft CEO's Comments on 'AI Slop' Stir Public Debate
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella addressed the controversial term 'AI slop' in his first blog post of 2026. Nadella urged the public to abandon the derogatory...