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Microsoft develops and licenses consumer and enterprise software. It is known for its Windows operating systems and Office productivity suite. The company is organized into three equally sized broad segments: productivity and business processes (legacy Microsoft Office, cloud-based Office 365, Exchange, SharePoint, Skype, LinkedIn, Dynamics), intelligence cloud (infrastructure- and platform-as-a-service offerings Azure, Windows Server OS, SQL Server), and more personal computing (Windows Client, Xbox, Bing search, display advertising, and Surface laptops, tablets, and desktops).

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Tim Stokely, the founder of subscription content platform OnlyFans, has submitted a last-minute bid to acquire TikTok's U.S. operations.
Stokely's offer comes through Zoop, a social media platform he helped launch. It is in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/25/02/43572782/gm-ceo-on-trumps-trade-threats-we-can-adjust-to-anything-automaker-braces-for-25-tariffs-on-popular-cars-made-in-mexico-and-canada">partnership</a> with the HBAR Foundation, which oversees the treasury of the Hedera cryptocurrency network.
The bid promises to radically change how creators earn on the platform by distributing 80% of ad revenue directly to content creators and users, according to a press release obtained by<a href="https://fortune.com/2025/04/03/onlyfans-founder-tim-stokely-hbar-foundation-cryptocurrency-tiktok-china-bytedance-zoop-microsoft-oracle-perplexity-ai-elon-musk-mrbeast-amazon-rj-phillips-president-donald-trump-banned/"> Fortune</a>.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Web3 Twist In TikTok's Ownership Drama</h2>
The proposal is among several submitted to the White House following the passage of the <a href="https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/LSB10942">Protecting Americans</a> from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.
It requires TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance to divest the app or face a ban in the U.S. The legislation was signed into law by then-President Joe Biden in April 2024, with an initial divestment deadline of Jan. 19.
President Donald Trump extended the deadline by 75 days and issued another extension in March, pushing the deadline to June 19. ​Trump told reporters in March that he had spoken with four interested buyer groups but did not name them, according to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-10/trump-says-four-different-groups-in-play-for-tiktok-deal">Bloomberg</a>.
The U.S. government's concerns center on national security. Lawmakers argue that ByteDance's ownership could allow Beijing to access Americans' user data or influence content. China has said any deal involving TikTok would need to comply with its export control laws.
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Zoop&#8217;s proposal introduces a decentralized approach to content distribution, grounded in Web3 principles. In a statement to <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/founder-onlyfans-wants-to-buy-tiktok/">Wired</a> on April 2, co-founder RJ Phillips explained that the platform aims to transform the social media economy. It seeks to enable creators and active users to receive the majority of advertising revenue.
"Our bid for TikTok isn't just about changing ownership," <a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/onlyfans-founder-crypto-foundation-submit-late-stage-bid-buy-tiktok-2025-04-02/">Phillips said</a>. "It's about creating a new paradigm where both creators and their communities benefit directly from the value they collectively generate."
The HBAR Foundation, based in Dallas, would contribute blockchain infrastructure to support transparency and monetization.
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Zoop's entry adds to a crowded field of suitors. Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Oracle (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NASDAQ">ORCL</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and even YouTuber MrBeast have expressed interest in TikTok.&nbsp;
Amazon reportedly made an eleventh-hour offer in early April. <a href="https://www.barrons.com/articles/amazon-stock-tiktok-shopping-retail-4f5ec000">Barron's</a> reported in August that Amazon's interest may stem from TikTok's growing influence in e-commerce, particularly through TikTok Shop.
China's <a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/china-says-tiktok-deal-subject-government-review-2025-04-09/">Commerce Ministry</a> has reaffirmed that TikTok's algorithm is considered sensitive technology and subject to government approval before export.
Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/25/02/43463099/donald-trumps-25-tariff-plan-only-tough-measures-will-level-the-playing-field-kevin-oleary-explains-the-strategy">Trump</a> has continued to tie the potential deal to broader trade negotiations with China. Trump raised <a href="https://africa.businessinsider.com/news/trump-says-the-tiktok-deal-is-still-very-much-on-the-table-even-after-doubling-down/5evwx4q">tariffs</a> on Chinese imports to 145% but said he might consider lowering them if ByteDance agrees to a U.S.-approved sale of TikTok.
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170 Million Users At Stake: Tim Stokely's Zoop Makes Last-Minute TikTok Bid, Promising Creators 'The Lion's Share' Of Ad Revenue

In today's rapidly changing and fiercely competitive business landscape, it is vital for investors and industry enthusiasts to carefully evaluate companies. In this article, we will perform a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) against its key competitors in the Software industry. By analyzing important financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to provide valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Microsoft Background</h3>
Microsoft develops and licenses consumer and enterprise software. It is known for its Windows operating systems and Office productivity suite. The company is organized into three equally sized broad segments: productivity and business processes (legacy Microsoft Office, cloud-based Office 365, Exchange, SharePoint, Skype, LinkedIn, Dynamics), intelligence cloud (infrastructure- and platform-as-a-service offerings Azure, Windows Server OS, SQL Server), and more personal computing (Windows Client, Xbox, Bing search, display advertising, and Surface laptops, tablets, and desktops).
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<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>Microsoft Corp</td>
<td>29.94</td>
<td>9.13</td>
<td>10.60</td>
<td>8.17%</td>
<td>$36.79</td>
<td>$47.83</td>
<td>12.27%</td>
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<td>Oracle Corp</td>
<td>30.46</td>
<td>21.75</td>
<td>6.65</td>
<td>19.27%</td>
<td>$5.89</td>
<td>$9.94</td>
<td>6.4%</td>
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<td>ServiceNow Inc</td>
<td>116.47</td>
<td>17.16</td>
<td>15.12</td>
<td>4.06%</td>
<td>$0.62</td>
<td>$2.33</td>
<td>21.34%</td>
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<td>Palo Alto Networks Inc</td>
<td>95.91</td>
<td>17.63</td>
<td>14.04</td>
<td>4.35%</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>$1.66</td>
<td>14.29%</td>
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<td>Fortinet Inc</td>
<td>42.51</td>
<td>49.45</td>
<td>12.45</td>
<td>43.82%</td>
<td>$0.66</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
<td>17.31%</td>
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<td>Gen Digital Inc</td>
<td>23.82</td>
<td>6.96</td>
<td>3.91</td>
<td>7.48%</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$0.79</td>
<td>4.01%</td>
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<td>Monday.Com Ltd</td>
<td>403.77</td>
<td>12.34</td>
<td>13.50</td>
<td>2.3%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.24</td>
<td>32.29%</td>
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<td>Dolby Laboratories Inc</td>
<td>26.71</td>
<td>2.77</td>
<td>5.33</td>
<td>2.72%</td>
<td>$0.11</td>
<td>$0.32</td>
<td>13.13%</td>
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<td>CommVault Systems Inc</td>
<td>39.75</td>
<td>23.09</td>
<td>7.24</td>
<td>3.9%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.21</td>
<td>21.13%</td>
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<td>Qualys Inc</td>
<td>26.10</td>
<td>9.28</td>
<td>7.46</td>
<td>9.49%</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>10.11%</td>
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<td>Progress Software Corp</td>
<td>44.15</td>
<td>5.59</td>
<td>3.09</td>
<td>2.51%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>28.88%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Teradata Corp</td>
<td>17.47</td>
<td>14.64</td>
<td>1.14</td>
<td>19.38%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.24</td>
<td>-10.5%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Rapid7 Inc</td>
<td>57.08</td>
<td>82.46</td>
<td>1.71</td>
<td>-25.97%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.15</td>
<td>5.36%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>77.02</td>
<td>21.93</td>
<td>7.64</td>
<td>7.78%</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$1.46</td>
<td>13.65%</td>
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 </style>By conducting an in-depth analysis of Microsoft, we can identify the following trends: 
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At 29.94, the stock's Price to Earnings ratio is 0.39x less than the industry average, suggesting favorable growth potential.
</li>
<li>
Considering a Price to Book ratio of 9.13, which is well below the industry average by 0.42x, the stock may be undervalued based on its book value compared to its peers.
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With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 10.6, which is 1.39x the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
With a Return on Equity (ROE) of 8.17% that is 0.39% above the industry average, it appears that the company exhibits efficient use of equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
Compared to its industry, the company has higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $36.79 Billion, which is 52.56x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
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<li>
Compared to its industry, the company has higher gross profit of $47.83 Billion, which indicates 32.76x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
The company's revenue growth of 12.27% is significantly lower compared to the industry average of 13.65%. This indicates a potential fall in the company's sales performance.
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</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744988427_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is a financial metric that helps determine the level of financial risk associated with a company's capital structure.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
When examining Microsoft in comparison to its top 4 peers with respect to the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following information becomes apparent:
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<li>
When considering the debt-to-equity ratio, Microsoft exhibits a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers.
</li>
<li>
This indicates that the company has a favorable balance between debt and equity, with a lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21, which can be perceived as a positive aspect by investors.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Microsoft in the Software industry, the PE and PB ratios suggest the company is undervalued compared to its peers, indicating potential for growth. However, the high PS ratio implies that the stock may be overvalued based on its revenue. In terms of profitability, Microsoft's high ROE, EBITDA, and gross profit margins outperform industry standards, showcasing strong financial performance. The low revenue growth rate may indicate a need for strategic initiatives to drive top-line expansion.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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In-Depth Analysis: Microsoft Versus Competitors In Software Industry

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) co-founder Jack Ma once expressed that trade wars, such as the one brewing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44831287/trump-administration-imposes-up-to-245-tariff-on-chinese-imports-amid-intensifying-trade-battle">between the U.S. and China,</a> are obscuring deeper issues of resource allocation and wealth concentration, while posing a risk to global stability.
What Happened: In an old interview, Jack Ma acknowledged that in the past 30 years, top U.S. companies like IBM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NASDAQ">IBM</a>), Cisco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) earned a lot of profit which are much more than the four largest banks in China put together, however, after the financial crisis of 2008, the country lost trillions of money and lots of white and blue collar jobs. The Chinese billionaire asks, &#8220;Where (did) the money go?&#8221;
He suggests that the narrative of other countries &#8220;stealing&#8221; American jobs oversimplifies a more complex&nbsp;issue: strategic missteps in resource&nbsp;allocation. Ma feels that wealth has been disproportionately distributed, favoring&nbsp;short-term gains over long-term stability.&nbsp;The conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have depleted&nbsp;resources that could have been&nbsp;used to support America&#8217;s industrial base and its people.
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The Alibaba co-founder went on to say that the trade war between the world&#8217;s two largest economies, the U.S. and China, could have catastrophic consequences not only for these nations but also for the global economy. &#8220;It&#8217;s going to be a disaster,&#8221; said the Alibaba co-founder. He believes, &#8220;When trade stops, the war starts.&#8221;
He opined that the potential for collaboration over confrontation, even if it disrupts established business models, could yield long-term benefits of peace and mutual prosperity that would far outweigh the costs.
&#8220;I will (be) happy if China and USA agree on something&#8230;I would destroy Alibaba model by stopping the war,&#8221; stated Ma.
The Chinese tech titan also stated that it is hard to imagine that the first largest economy of the world and the second largest economy have a trade war. &#8220;If we can anybody can do something to stop it do anything to stop,&#8221; Jack Ma stated. 
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Why It Matters: The escalating trade tensions are not only threatening global stability but also posing serious liquidity risks for investors holding U.S.-listed Chinese stocks like Alibaba Group and JD.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>). According to a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44868280/us-listed-chinese-stocks-face-250-billion-forced-selling-risk-as-delisting-fears-emerge-what-investors-need-to-know">note</a>&nbsp;shared by Goldman Sachs analyst Kinger Lau, the fears of delisting for Chinese American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) are rising, driven by escalating trade tensions and new policy guidance from U.S. officials.
Moreover, amid these tensions, Alibaba Group is betting big on AI with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44745275/alibaba-bets-big-on-ai-with-new-cloud-tools-as-jack-ma-reemerges-in-company-comeback">new cloud tools</a>. The company&#8217;s co-founder, Jack Ma, reemerged to celebrate its 15th anniversary and showcased its Blossom project, which aims to accelerate AI adoption. This move indicates a strategic shift towards technological advancements, potentially reshaping the global trade dynamics.
The ADR of Alibaba Group climbed 1.99% to close at $108.87 on Thursday, as per <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">BenzingaPro</a>. Year-to-date, the company&#8217;s ADR surged 28.16%.
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Jack Ma Was Once Ready To 'Destroy' Alibaba To End US-China Trade War: 'I Would Be Happy If China And USA Agree On Something'

The Blue Whale Growth fund, backed by the billionaire Peter Hargreaves, has sold its entire stake in Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) amid fears of a global economic slowdown.
What Happened: The decision to exit Meta and Microsoft was announced by the fund&#8217;s manager, Stephen Yiu, following U.S. President Donald Trump&#8216;s announcement of broad tariffs on April 2, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/4049c101-65f4-4cf5-a045-78b3b7e67131">reported</a> the Financial Times.
Yiu expressed concerns that these tariffs could potentially trigger a global economic slowdown, which would negatively impact Meta&#8217;s digital advertising business. He stated, &#8220;When you have a global business in digital advertising and a global slowdown and economic uncertainty, then it does impact the top line [revenues].&#8221;
The Blue Whale Growth fund, managing £1.1 billion ($1.46 billion), has massive holdings in technology stocks, accounting for nearly 40% of the portfolio. Meta&#8217;s holding represented about 3% of this.
Yiu also revealed that the fund has been buying shares of U.S. chip designer&nbsp;Nvidia Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), raising the stock&#8217;s share of the overall fund from 7% at the end of last year to 10%, in order to take advantage of a lower share price.
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Why It Matters:&nbsp;The Blue Whale Growth fund, started in 2017 by Hargreaves, co-founder of Hargreaves Lansdown, holds around £200 million ($265.31 million) from his family. Since Trump&#8217;s tariff announcement, Hargreaves Lansdown has reported that its customers have continued to be net buyers of the Magnificent Seven stocks, which represent nearly a third of the S&amp;P 500 by market capitalization.
In early April, UK retail investment platforms Interactive Investor and AJ Bell experienced a surge in trading volumes. Interactive Investor reached its highest-ever trading volumes on April 7, with Nvidia and Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) being popular picks. AJ Bell noted an increase in purchases of the Polar Capital Technology Trust, which includes tech giants like Nvidia, Meta, Microsoft, and Apple, highlighting growing interest in tech stocks.
After President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/liberation-day"> on April 2</a>, the U.S. technology sector has been particularly impacted. Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) dropped 16.86% year-to-date, while VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) lost 21.5% during the same period.
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On Wednesday, Sam Altman-led OpenAI launched Codex CLI, a new open-source coding agent, along with two AI reasoning models.
What Happened: The newly launched open-source coding agent is OpenAI's most notable open-source release since 2019.
The AI startup also unveiled the full-scale version of its "o3" model—described as its most advanced AI system to date—and a more compact, efficient variant known as "o4-mini."
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Altman said, "o3 and o4-mini are super good at coding, so we are releasing a new product, Codex CLI, to make them easier to use. This is a coding agent that runs on your computer. It is fully open source and available today; we expect it to rapidly improve."
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Codex CLI is built to operate directly on a user's machine while connecting to the cloud to leverage the reasoning capabilities of its o3 and o4-mini models. Beyond generating code snippets, it can independently determine which tools to use locally to carry out tasks.
The company also noted that Codex CLI will soon support features from its recently released GPT-4.1 model.
To drive adoption, OpenAI has launched a $1 million grant program, offering selected developers $25,000 in API credits to build innovative projects using Codex CLI.
Moreover, according to OpenAI, training the o3 model required roughly ten times more computational resources than its earlier o1 model, previously considered its top performer in reasoning.
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Why It's Important: This launch comes at a time when OpenAI faces mounting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/03/44474850/chinas-deepseek-ups-the-heat-in-openai-rivalry-upgrades-v3-model-improving-coding-and-reasoning-capability">pressure from competitors</a> such as China's DeepSeek, which in January launched its R1 model, an open-source AI, reportedly capable of mimicking OpenAI's advanced reasoning abilities.&nbsp;
In February, Anthropic also introduced a model capable of delivering both rapid, instinctive responses and more deliberate, step-by-step reasoning when necessary—a level of adaptive flexibility that OpenAI's models have yet to fully replicate.
Last month, Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google released its Gemini 2.5 Pro, a reasoning-focused model that outperformed OpenAI's o3-mini <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44487389/sundar-pichai-shows-off-googles-most-intelligent-ai-ever-with-a-dinosaur-video-game-that-even-you-could-make-with-a-simple-prompt">across several benchmark tests</a>.
OpenAI has also completed a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44580172/openai-finalizes-historic-40-billion-funding-round-valuing-company-at-300-billion-with-backing-from-softbank-and-microsoft">historic $40 billion funding round</a>, raising its valuation to $300 billion. Major contributors to the round include SoftBank Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBF#OTC">SFTBF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>).
This reportedly marks the largest funding round ever recorded and nearly doubles OpenAI's earlier valuation of $157 billion.
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Facing Heat From China's DeepSeek And US Rivals, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Launches Codex CLI: 'A Coding Agent That Runs On Your Computer'

Keybanc Capital Markets analyst Jackson Ader downgraded Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) on Thursday from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Overweight to Sector Weight</a>.
Ader expects some durable macro themes to play out during the on-calendar season.
His checks in his sub-sectors and within his VAR survey were both cautious on the outlook for the remainder of the year.
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Ader wrote that even referring to conversations in early March with some marketing partners, it sounded like first-quarter 2025 was holding up fine, but he noted worrisome signs in the deal cycle lengths and willingness to sign.
The analyst&#8217;s VAR survey, published yesterday evening, all but confirmed the anecdotes he had been picking up in his conversations. It crystallized his expectation that bookings in the first quarter are likely to be OK, but that guidance from companies, particularly in the enterprise, should be cautious. That is leading him to cut his revenue growth expectations and price targets for the on-calendar reporters as he heads into earnings season.
Foreign Exchange could save the day, but only optically. The sharp reversal of the dollar&#8217;s strengthening from the fourth quarter of 2024 should cushion the reported guidance for fiscal 2025 across most of the software.
Compared to when much of the sector gave the most recent guidance, the dollar has weakened 6%-8%.
On the cautious side, Ader highlighted Microsoft, a name he downgraded in conjunction with yesterday&#8217;s disappointing first-quarter 2025 VAR survey.
The analyst&#8217;s Sector Weight rating is based on a 10-year discounted cash flow (DCF) and free cash flow to the firm (FCFF)/share analysis. This scenario implies a calendar 2025 price that aligns with where the stock trades today. Microsoft, as of the close of April 16, 2025, of $371.61, trades at 8.7 times calendar 2026 EV/revenue and 27.5 times calendar 2026 EV/FCFF versus the overall software sector of 5.8 times EV/revenue and 33.7X EV/FCF.
MSFT Price Action: Microsoft stock is down 0.20% at $370.87 at publication on Thursday.
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Microsoft Analyst Lowers Rating, Flags Slower Growth, Flat Valuation Outlook

Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Vancouver-based startup CO280 have announced a game-changing 12-year deal to capture and permanently store 3.685 million metric tons of carbon emissions from a U.S. pulp and paper mill, according to an <a href="https://www.co280.com/post/co280-signs-landmark-3-69-million-tonne-agreement-with-microsoft-to-scale-up-carbon-dioxide-removal">announcement</a> made by the startup.
This massive carbon removal initiative marks one of the largest agreements of its kind to date, reinforcing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44273880/microsoft-eyes-natural-gas-as-potential-power-source-for-ai-data-centers-provided-it-is-commercially-viable">Microsoft</a>&#8216;s commitment to becoming carbon-negative by 2030.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Microsoft Accelerates Carbon Removal To Offset AI-Driven Emissions</h2>
The tech giant's carbon footprint has continued to grow, largely fueled by the rise of energy-hungry <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44777981/openai-and-andreessen-horowitz-lead-43m-round-for-cybersecurity-startup-taking-on-ai-scammers-deepfakes-and-voice-spoofs">AI</a> technologies and the rapid expansion of data centers. To stay on track with its sustainability goals, Microsoft has aggressively pursued renewable energy purchases and cutting-edge carbon removal strategies. Its latest collaboration with CO280 highlights a major leap forward in tackling hard-to-abate emissions.
Brian Marrs, senior director of energy and carbon removal at Microsoft, emphasized the strategic importance of the deal in a<a href="https://www.co280.com/post/co280-signs-landmark-3-69-million-tonne-agreement-with-microsoft-to-scale-up-carbon-dioxide-removal"> statement</a>, saying, &#8220;The CO280 strategy of adding carbon removal to existing paper mills is an efficient way to quickly scale carbon removal and bolster investment and jobs into timberland communities across the United States.&#8221;
The carbon capture technology for this project will be provided by SLB Capturi, a joint venture between SLB and Aker Carbon Capture. The technology will retrofit an existing recovery boiler at the pulp and paper mill, intercepting carbon dioxide that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. The captured CO2 will be permanently stored underground in a nearby saline aquifer.
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CO280, founded by industry veteran Jonathan Rhone, has quickly become a leader in large-scale carbon dioxide removal, or CDR, projects. The company is currently developing over 10 projects, with five scheduled to deliver high-priority carbon removal by 2030.
Reflecting on the partnership, Rhone said in the startup's official <a href="https://www.co280.com/post/co280-signs-landmark-3-69-million-tonne-agreement-with-microsoft-to-scale-up-carbon-dioxide-removal">statement</a>, &#8220;The agreement with Microsoft is a significant milestone for CO280 and the CDR market. CO280 is committed to delivering the highest quality, permanent carbon dioxide removal while supporting the economic and environmental health of the communities we serve.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">CO280 Leverages Pulp And Paper Infrastructure For Rapid Carbon Capture Expansion</h2>
This initiative taps into the pulp and paper industry's existing infrastructure, offering a faster and more cost-effective path to large-scale carbon removal. U.S. pulp and paper mills emit approximately 88 million metric tons of biogenic CO2 every year. CO280's strategy of standardizing project design, financing, and execution enables faster replication across the country, reducing risks and speeding up deployment.
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Sustainability is a major pillar of the CO280 model. The American pulp and paper industry already maintains high certification standards, with 97% of wood going to mills certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and 90% meeting both SFI and Forest Stewardship Council standards. Many mills also rely on residual biomass and recycled content for production, ensuring a strong commitment to environmental stewardship.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Carbon Removal Project That Sparks Economic Growth In Timberland Communities</h2>
The CO2 captured through the Microsoft-CO280 project will help strengthen local economies by creating jobs and attracting investment to timberland communities. Mills participating in the carbon capture program will also benefit from a share of the carbon credit revenues, bolstering their financial health.
As carbon removal technologies move into the spotlight, partnerships like the one between Microsoft and CO280 will set new benchmarks for innovation, impact, and scale. With billions of dollars flowing into sustainable initiatives, and a clear roadmap for replication, CO280 is positioning itself as a driving force behind the next chapter of climate innovation.
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Microsoft Bets Big On Carbon Removal With CO280, Inks 12-Year Deal Targeting U.S. Pulp And Paper Mills Emissions

In a sea of red across Big Tech, Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) is the rare green beacon. While the rest of the Enormous Eight flounder under the weight of a broad tech correction, Netflix has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NFLX/news">quietly notched gains</a> across every major timeframe — up 1.22% over the past month, 8.45% year-to-date and a solid 56.70% over the past year.
That's no small feat. Consider this: Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has cratered over 36% YTD, Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) has shed over 20%, and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) is down more than 19%. Even Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), the market&#8217;s AI darling, is off about 25% YTD. Yet Netflix? Still climbing.
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The Enormous Eight — comprising Apple, Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Alphabet, Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Nvidia, Tesla, and Netflix &#8211; have been the backbone of the S&amp;P 500 for years. But so far in 2025, they&#8217;ve turned into an anchor. All but one (Netflix) are flashing red across the board, weighed down by valuation resets, softening demand and, in some cases, brutal earnings.
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The technical chart above indicates that Netflix's bullish momentum has staying power. The stock is above its eight, 20, 50 and 200-day simple moving averages, indicating bullish momentum. Oscillators are also bullish, with the MACD (moving average convergence/divergence) indicator at 0.12 and the RSI (relative strength index) at 54.39, implying that the stock is neither overbought nor oversold. So, the broader trend remains strongly bullish.
For context, the S&amp;P 500 itself is down 10% YTD and over 7% for the month. So when a heavyweight like Netflix manages to deliver green in a market this unforgiving, it sends a message.
Whether the rally has legs remains to be seen, but for now, Netflix has flipped the script — from streaming wars to stock market standout.
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Netflix Vs. The Enormous Eight: One Stock's Bull Run Amid Big Tech Blues

In the fast-paced and highly competitive business world of today, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry observers. In this article, we will conduct an extensive industry comparison, evaluating Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) in relation to its major competitors in the Software industry. Through a detailed examination of key financial metrics, market standing, and growth prospects, our objective is to provide valuable insights and illuminate company's performance in the industry.
<h3>Microsoft Background</h3>
Microsoft develops and licenses consumer and enterprise software. It is known for its Windows operating systems and Office productivity suite. The company is organized into three equally sized broad segments: productivity and business processes (legacy Microsoft Office, cloud-based Office 365, Exchange, SharePoint, Skype, LinkedIn, Dynamics), intelligence cloud (infrastructure- and platform-as-a-service offerings Azure, Windows Server OS, SQL Server), and more personal computing (Windows Client, Xbox, Bing search, display advertising, and Surface laptops, tablets, and desktops).
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<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>Microsoft Corp</td>
<td>29.94</td>
<td>9.13</td>
<td>10.60</td>
<td>8.17%</td>
<td>$36.79</td>
<td>$47.83</td>
<td>12.27%</td>
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<td>Oracle Corp</td>
<td>30.46</td>
<td>21.75</td>
<td>6.65</td>
<td>19.27%</td>
<td>$5.89</td>
<td>$9.94</td>
<td>6.4%</td>
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<td>ServiceNow Inc</td>
<td>116.47</td>
<td>17.16</td>
<td>15.12</td>
<td>4.06%</td>
<td>$0.62</td>
<td>$2.33</td>
<td>21.34%</td>
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<td>Palo Alto Networks Inc</td>
<td>95.91</td>
<td>17.63</td>
<td>14.04</td>
<td>4.35%</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>$1.66</td>
<td>14.29%</td>
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<td>Fortinet Inc</td>
<td>42.51</td>
<td>49.45</td>
<td>12.45</td>
<td>43.82%</td>
<td>$0.66</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
<td>17.31%</td>
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<td>Gen Digital Inc</td>
<td>23.82</td>
<td>6.96</td>
<td>3.91</td>
<td>7.48%</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$0.79</td>
<td>4.01%</td>
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<td>Monday.Com Ltd</td>
<td>403.77</td>
<td>12.34</td>
<td>13.50</td>
<td>2.3%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.24</td>
<td>32.29%</td>
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<td>Dolby Laboratories Inc</td>
<td>26.71</td>
<td>2.77</td>
<td>5.33</td>
<td>2.72%</td>
<td>$0.11</td>
<td>$0.32</td>
<td>13.13%</td>
</tr>
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<td>CommVault Systems Inc</td>
<td>39.75</td>
<td>23.09</td>
<td>7.24</td>
<td>3.9%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.21</td>
<td>21.13%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Qualys Inc</td>
<td>26.10</td>
<td>9.28</td>
<td>7.46</td>
<td>9.49%</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>10.11%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Progress Software Corp</td>
<td>44.15</td>
<td>5.59</td>
<td>3.09</td>
<td>2.51%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>28.88%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Teradata Corp</td>
<td>17.47</td>
<td>14.64</td>
<td>1.14</td>
<td>19.38%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.24</td>
<td>-10.5%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Rapid7 Inc</td>
<td>57.08</td>
<td>82.46</td>
<td>1.71</td>
<td>-25.97%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.15</td>
<td>5.36%</td>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>77.02</td>
<td>21.93</td>
<td>7.64</td>
<td>7.78%</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$1.46</td>
<td>13.65%</td>
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 </style>When conducting a detailed analysis of Microsoft, the following trends become clear: 
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The Price to Earnings ratio of 29.94 is 0.39x lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
</li>
<li>
With a Price to Book ratio of 9.13, significantly falling below the industry average by 0.42x, it suggests undervaluation and the possibility of untapped growth prospects.
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With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 10.6, which is 1.39x the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
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The company has a higher Return on Equity (ROE) of 8.17%, which is 0.39% above the industry average. This suggests efficient use of equity to generate profits and demonstrates profitability and growth potential.
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<li>
Compared to its industry, the company has higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $36.79 Billion, which is 52.56x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
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The gross profit of $47.83 Billion is 32.76x above that of its industry, highlighting stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
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The company's revenue growth of 12.27% is significantly below the industry average of 13.65%. This suggests a potential struggle in generating increased sales volume.
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</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
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The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio helps evaluate the capital structure and financial leverage of a company.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
By considering the Debt-to-Equity ratio, Microsoft can be compared to its top 4 peers, leading to the following observations:
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Microsoft demonstrates a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers in the sector.
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With a lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21, the company relies less on debt financing and maintains a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
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<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Microsoft in the Software industry, the PE and PB ratios suggest the stock is undervalued compared to peers, indicating potential for growth. However, the high PS ratio implies the stock may be overvalued based on revenue. On the other hand, the high ROE, EBITDA, and gross profit ratios indicate strong profitability and operational efficiency. The low revenue growth may be a concern for future performance compared to industry peers.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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A April filing shows that Representative Bruce Westerman reported a purchase in Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), valued between $168,098 and $1,645,000. The transaction date is listed as April 16, 2025, with the report published on April 16, 2025.
At present, Microsoft shares are trading down 0.48% at $369.81.
Stay informed on Bruce Westerman's trades and other members of Congress with our real-time <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/bruce-westerman">government trades tracking tool</a>!
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Arkansas Rep. Bruce Westerman Bought Over $168K Worth of Microsoft Stock: Here's What You Should Know

Figure AI, a young <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44508019/tesla-and-other-us-robotics-giants-demand-federal-strategy-to-compete-with-chinas-138-billion-push-warn-america-will-lose-the-race-without-it">robotics</a> startup led by serial entrepreneur Brett Adcock, is shaking up Silicon Valley. The company, which promises to revolutionize industries with autonomous robots, is seeking to raise $1.5 billion at a jaw-dropping $39.5 billion valuation, according to<a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/the-hottest-pre-ipo-stock-an-ai-robotics-startup-with-bold-claims-little-revenue-b0c1f03b"> The Wall Street Journal</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Bold Beginning For Figure AI</h2>
Founded in 2022, Figure AI set its sights high from the start. Adcock, who previously launched Vettery and Archer Aviation, began by hiring top robotics experts and raising $70 million in venture capital. In 2023, the company revealed its first humanoid robot, sparking early buzz in the tech community.
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<a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/bezos-nvidia-join-openai-funding-humanoid-robot-startup-bloomberg-reports-2024-02-23/">Bloomberg</a> reported that last year, Figure AI announced a massive $675 million funding round at a $2.6 billion valuation, attracting investments from Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), OpenAI, Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and billionaire <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/09/40804249/jeff-bezos-80m-gulfstream-g700-what-does-this-purchase-say-about-billionaire-spending">Jeff Bezos</a>' private firm. According to the&nbsp; Journal, Bezos even visited the company's facility, fueling speculation about a potential partnership with Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>). Talks eventually fell through, but momentum around Figure AI kept growing.
The major breakthrough came with BMW. Figure's robots are now being tested inside BMW's South Carolina factory. As of this month, multiple humanoid robots are active on-site, performing tasks like picking up and grasping metal sheets, the Journal reported.&nbsp; A BMW<a href="https://www.bmwgroup.com/en/news/general/2024/humanoid-robots.html"> announcement</a> confirmed the news, explaining that the robots initially practiced during nonproduction hours and have since transitioned to live-production scenarios.
Adcock has been vocal about the company's progress. In a March 31 <a href="https://x.com/adcock_brett/status/1906708277054095812">social media post</a> featuring the robots at work, he wrote, "This isn't a test—this is what autonomous robots in production operations look like. Turn the music up!"
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Figure's ambitions are enormous. The company's documents forecast more than 200,000 robots deployed across factories and homes by 2029, generating $9 billion in revenue. Such lofty goals are rare for hardware startups, especially considering Figure AI reported no revenue last year and only has a few dozen robots built so far.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Silicon Valley Bets Big On The Robot Future</h2>
Despite the gap between vision and reality, investor interest has exploded. On March 24, Adcock <a href="https://x.com/adcock_brett/status/1904197530885509433">posted</a> that Figure had become the &#8220;#1 most sought-after private stock in the secondary market,&#8221; outranking giants like SpaceX and OpenAI.
One of the biggest players in the current funding push is Align Ventures. The firm has been working to pool smaller investors into a special-purpose fund to join the round, easing the amount Align itself has to invest, according to term sheets and documents shared with potential backers. With Figure AI's robots actively working at BMW and Tesla's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)&nbsp; humanoid robot still in prototype stages, some believe the $39.5 billion valuation is justified.
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In the background, smaller investors have been receiving direct offers to buy Figure shares from former employees at steep discounts. In one case, after an investor flagged the proposed deal, Adcock responded that the offer was fraudulent and directed interested parties to invest only through official rounds.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Figure AI Pushes Forward As Interest Soars</h2>
Still, the excitement around Figure AI continues to build. Adcock's ability to rally capital, attract major investors, and secure a partnership with BMW positions the company as a key player in the race to bring autonomous robots to everyday life.
While challenges remain, Figure AI is aggressively scaling its efforts. The company is reportedly exploring expansion into logistics and warehousing applications, aiming to broaden the use of its robots beyond automotive factories. Whether Figure AI delivers on its bold promises remains to be seen, but for now, Silicon Valley is watching closely.
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Nissan Motor is making bold moves in the world of autonomous driving. The automaker <a href="https://wayve.ai/press/nissan-announcement/">announced</a> it is partnering with London-based AI startup Wayve Technologies to power the next generation of its ProPilot driver-assist system, set to debut in vehicles by the 2027 fiscal year.&nbsp;
This partnership marks the first time a global carmaker plans to embed Wayve's advanced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/04/44746436/amazon-ceo-justifies-large-ai-investments-as-once-in-a-lifetime-reinvention-of-everything-we-know">AI</a> directly into production vehicles. Wayve, backed by a staggering $1.3 billion in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39792802/openai-backed-startup-anysphere-raises-400m-in-new-funding-round">funding</a> led by SoftBank, has scrambled into the ranks of serious players in the autonomous vehicle space. Other major investors include Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), and Uber (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>).
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Nissan&#8217;s Bold Step Toward Human-Like AI Driving</h2>
Launched with a mission to bring "embodied intelligence" to mobility, Wayve's AI is built to navigate the complexities of real-world driving environments in a dynamic, human-like manner. Traditional autonomous systems are heavily dependent on high-definition maps and a suite of sensors, but Wayve applies camera-based learning to adjust to dynamic environments.
Wayve co-founder and CEO Alex Kendall shared the company's vision, <a href="https://evmagazine.com/news/how-nvidia-backed-wayve-disrupts-auto-tech-with-ai-solutions">telling EVMagazine.com</a>, &#8220;At Wayve, our vision is to develop autonomous technology that not only becomes a reality in millions of vehicles but also earns people's trust by seamlessly integrating into their everyday lives to unlock extraordinary value.&#8221;
Wayve's technology has already seen a fair amount of test effort. The startup's AI software has been put through its paces using Ford Mustang Mach-E and Jaguar I-Pace electric sport utility vehicles throughout the UK, the U.S., and Germany. Partnering with Uber, Wayve is also working on an eventual rollout of fully autonomous vehicles through the ride-hailing giant's platform.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">From Hands-On To Hands-Free</h2>
Nissan debuted its ProPilot system way back in 2016, which provided hands-on lane centering and distance-keeping assistance. In 2019, the company upgraded to a second-generation system, enabling limited hands-free driving on highways. Now, the collaboration with Wayve promises a massive leap forward in how vehicles interact with their environment.
The next-gen ProPilot system will be built around an adaptive AI developed by Wayve and will aim to provide drivers with a more intuitive, human-like experience behind the wheel. The new technology, which focuses on learning in a dynamic rather than static way, aims to provide greater adaptability in all kinds of real-world and unpredictable driving scenarios.
Wayve's approach is also distinct compared with many other players in the autonomous sector. Instead of locking into exclusive contracts with a single manufacturer, the flexible partnership model Wayve implemented allows it to operate across the automotive industry as a whole. This way, the company has positioned itself as a leader in scalable AI solutions for new electric vehicles and things beyond.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Nissan And Wayve Are Shaping The Next Era Of Driving</h2>
Nissan's collaboration with Wayve signals an increasingly self-assured embrace of AI-driven, human-like-patterned autonomy behind the wheel. This is a concept that might reinvent the whole electric vehicle landscape on the eight- to 10-year horizon.
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Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) is the world&#8217;s second-largest company, with a market capitalization of $2.89 trillion. It develops and supports software, services, devices and solutions worldwide.
It will report its Q3 2025 earnings on April 30. Wall Street analysts expect the company to post EPS of $3.17, up from $2.94 in the year-ago period. According to data from Benzinga Pro, quarterly revenue is expected to be $69.91 billion, up from $61.86 billion a year earlier.
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The 52-week range of Microsoft stock price was $344.79 to $468.35.
Microsoft's dividend yield is 0.87%. It paid $3.32 per share in dividends during the last 12 months.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Latest On Microsoft</h2>
On Jan. 29, the company announced its Q2 2025 earnings, posting quarterly GAAP earnings of $3.23 per share, beating the $3.11 consensus estimate, as reported by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43320124/microsoft-shares-slide-after-q2-results-cloud-revenue-misses-expectations-details">Benzinga</a>. Quarterly revenue clocked in at $69.6 billion, beating the $68.78 billion analyst consensus estimate.
Last week, Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives slammed the ongoing "tariff game of poker" for fueling significant near-term uncertainty among tech companies, including Microsoft.
Ives said that despite President Donald Trump‘s 90-day pause on tariffs for certain countries, companies that are reliant on Chinese supply chains or cost inputs are still vulnerable.
Ives estimates that around 10% to 15%—possibly a conservative figure—of U.S. cloud and AI initiatives currently being tracked could be delayed or slowed during this period of heightened uncertainty. Microsoft is expected to be "front and center" of this economic climate, he adds.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Can You Earn $100 Per Month As A Microsoft Investor?</h2>
If you want to make $100 per month — $1,200 annually — from Microsoft dividends, your investment value needs to be approximately $137,931, which is around 355 shares at $388.45 each.&nbsp;
Understanding the dividend yield calculations: When making an estimate, you need two key variables — the desired annual income ($1,200) and the dividend yield (0.87% in this case). So, $1,200 / 0.0087 = $137,931 to generate an income of $100 per month.
You can calculate the dividend yield by dividing the annual dividend payments by the current price of the stock.
The dividend yield can change over time. This is the outcome of fluctuating stock prices and dividend payments on a rolling basis.
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For instance, assume a stock that pays $2 as an annual dividend is priced at $50. Its dividend yield would be $2/$50 = 4%. If the stock price rises to $60, the dividend yield drops to 3.33% ($2/$60). A drop in stock price to $40 will have an inverse effect and increase the dividend yield to 5% ($2/$40).
In summary, income-focused investors may find Microsoft stock an attractive option for making a steady income of $100 per month by owning 355 shares of stock. There may be more upside to come as investors benefit from the company's consistent dividend hikes. Microsoft has raised its dividend consecutively for the last 19 years.&nbsp;
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<li>BMO Capital analyst Evan David Seigerman downgraded Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) from Outperform to Market Perform and lowered the price target from $105 to $64. Novo Nordisk shares closed at $62.88 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), the video game retailer turned meme stock sensation, has seen its stock price skyrocket over the past year, leaving many Wall Street giants in the dust.
What happened: GameStop shares have netted returns of over 154% to their holders in the past year, outperforming tech behemoths such as Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>).
A combination of factors has worked in the company's favor, including the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/06/39306736/did-roaring-kitty-drive-gamestop-options-surge-strategist-analyzes-gills-funding-needs-to-exerci">social media influence of popular trader</a> Keith Gill, aka &#8220;Roaring Kitty,&#8221; and the adoption of the world's largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/25/03/44482313/gamestop-q4-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-beat-shares-surge-as-board-approves-bitcoin-as-treasury-reserve-asset">as a treasury reserve asset</a>.
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While GameStop&#8217;s advances have boosted investor confidence, it is worth noting that a namesake cryptocurrency has produced significantly larger returns during the same time.
GameStop Coin (GME), based on the BNB Chain (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/bnb/usd">BNB</a>), has exploded 471% in the last year. The token hit an all-time high in mid-December, coinciding with the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42396548/from-100k-to-250k-analyzing-bitcoins-bull-market-signals">cryptocurrency market bull run</a>.
Note that the meme coin has nothing to do with GameStop, and it simply capitalizes on positive developments about the meme stock. The lack of fundamentals has resulted in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44506895/gamestop-themed-memecoin-takes-sharp-u-turn-tanks-94-after-companys-new-debt-offering-to-buy-bitcoin">wild fluctuations and short-lived rallies</a>. As of this writing, it was trading 86% below its peak value.
Price Action: Shares of GME dipped 0.04% in after-hours trading after closing 1.69% lower at $26.25 during Wednesday&#8217;s regular session, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. Year-to-date, the stock has dropped 16.24%.
GameStop demonstrated high momentum—a measure of a stock&#8217;s relative strength based on its price movement patterns and volatility. To compare the performance of other companies using Bitcoin, head to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/screener/top-momentum-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Rankings score</a>.
At the time of writing, the GameStop memecoin traded at $0.00005588, up 5.65% in the last 24 hours.
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Uber Technologies Inc's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) chief Dara Khosrowshahi says Gen Z leaders need two college pillars — "learning all of the… really important basics of engineering" and "marrying that with liberal arts."
What Happened: Speaking to students at Brown University — his 1991 alma mater — he <a href="https://www.brown.edu/news/2025-04-10/dara-khosrowshahi">called</a> the double bill an "absolute necessity when you're in a leadership position."
Engineering, he said, taught him "how to solve complex problems," skills that powered a career jump from investment banking to orchestrating Expedia Group Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) $1.3 billion buyout from Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and, ultimately, to the Uber driver seat. 
Liberal‑arts coursework, meanwhile, "really taught me to communicate in a compelling way," a talent investors now prize as CEOs front‑facing everything from earnings calls to social‑media storms.
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The Brown grad's résumé backs the advice: Expedia's revenue went from $2.1 billion to $8.7 billion under his watch, and Uber's market cap hovers near $141 billion.
For students wondering whether tuition is worth it, Khosrowshahi points to the earning power of hybrid fluency — technical IQ plus storytelling savvy — at a moment when AI competence and human empathy share top billing in the C‑suite.
Why It Matters: While Uber&#8217;s CEO believes studying engineering and liberal arts in college was critical to his leadership growth, many other business leaders don&#8217;t necessarily agree. Elon Musk, for one, told a conference in 2020 that he thinks &#8220;college is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/04/38319479/elon-musk-thinks-college-is-basically-for-fun-and-to-prove-that-you-can-do-your-chores-says-degr">basically for fun</a> and to prove that you can do your chores, but they&#8217;re not for learning.&#8221;
Peter Thiel, the billionaire cofounder of PayPal and an early Facebook investor, has a complicated relationship with higher education, too. The Stanford University graduate with a philosophy degree and a law degree thinks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/12/42366606/peter-thiel-is-a-stanford-grad-but-thinks-college-is-such-a-waste-that-he-offers-100000-to-students-who-quit-compares-education-to-santa">college is so overrated</a> that he will pay students $100,000 to drop out.
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Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 6.62% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.45%. Currently, Microsoft has a market capitalization of $2.77 trillion. 
Buying $100 In MSFT: If an investor had bought $100 of MSFT stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,487.63 today based on a price of $372.15 for MSFT at the time of writing.
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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