Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) unveiled its first wearable device called Microsoft Band, which is integrated with ten health and fitness sensors such as heart rate, UV monitor, sleep tracker among others. The Microsoft Band is powered by Microsoft Health and offers hands-free access to the web via Cortana. The Microsoft Band costs $199 and it is powered by Microsoft Health, a new platform from Microsoft … Continue reading Stock Focus: Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Unveils Microsoft Band

According to knowledgeable sources, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) is laying off its entire global advertising sales team. The reduction in force comes as the ad sales positions have become largely redundant as individual divisions are handling their own ad sales today. The sources note the layoffs are coming within the Microsoft Advertising division, and are anticipated to include at least 100 employees in the U.S., … Continue reading Major Stock News: Another Round Of Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Layoffs

Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) has released a new wearable device. It has some features that apparently all such devices need to have, particularly health monitoring. However, the software company is late to the game, even though it released its watch before some competitors. Also, there is reason to think the market for these products is already overcrowded. Microsoft Health is a cloud-based service that helps you … Continue reading Stock News: Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Launches First Wearable Device

Last week, technology giant Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) reported its fiscal first quarter results. The headline numbers looked really impressive, but they were again due to very conservative guidance from the company. Microsoft’s revenue growth appears very strong right now due to the Nokia acquisition, but the added costs are pressuring the bottom line. Microsoft reported fiscal Q1 revenues (for the September ending quarter) of $23.20 … Continue reading Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Stock News: Despite Recent Growth, Analysts Worry About MSFT Stock

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) is set to cut the price of the Xbox One by $50 this holiday season. The tech giant’s special holiday promotion will be valid on Xbox One consoles or bundles until January 3rd. This deal will be available at all major retailers in the United States including Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Game Stop, Toys R Us, and Microsoft Store. Yusef … Continue reading Stock in News: Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Cuts Xbox One Prices