Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) is reportedly on the verge of concluding the acquisition of Minecraft maker Mojang for a whopping $2 billion plus, according to the Wall Street Journal. Minecraft is a block building video games, highly popular among masses. Minecraft deal, if goes through, would enhance Microsoft Xbox division, making it the first billion dollar deal under CEO Satya Nadella. There was no confirmation … Continue reading Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Acquisition To Buy Minecraft Maker

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) is planning to revamp MSN, catching up with CEO Satya Nadella’s “mobile first, cloud first” strategy. The company will unveil various MSN apps for Apple and Android devices shortly. Microsoft will roll-out almost completely revamped MSN by adding new content, popular apps and productivity tools. MSN new home page displays shred of shortcuts to Microsoft services like One Drive, Office 365 … Continue reading Microsoft MSFT Stock Update: Microsoft Revamps MSN.com Completely

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) just announced a new set of Lumia smartphones. This includes the Nokia 830 (a super affordable flagship smartphone), Nokia 730 with dual-SIM, and Nokia 735. Microsoft just announced new Lumia smartphone models just in time for the holiday season. The first phone features a 10 megapixel PureView Camera with the thinnest image optical stabilization, integrated wireless charging, and 15GB of free … Continue reading Stock in Focus: Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Launches Lumia Smartphones

After the departure of Bill Gates as CEO of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), Mr. Ballmer was called on to “replace” him. Following his departure, it turned out that Mr. Ballmer was a bit of a boardroom sociopath and screamer. That’s not to call him a Donald Sterling, the former Los Angeles Clippers owner that was banned from basketball for life by new commissioner Adam Silver earlier … Continue reading Stock Review: Microsoft (MSFT) Stock After Ballmer’s Resignation

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) wants to take Windows 8.1 to new heights. The personal computer operating system giant recently teamed up with Intel and hardware maker called Circuit Co. The three companies collaborated to create SharksCove, a development board that can be used to create drivers and hardware. Microsoft and Intel worked together to create a development board for Windows and Android. This development board … Continue reading Microsoft MSFT Stock Update: Windows 8.1 On Microcomputer