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Damn the torpedoes! Stocks go full speed ahead despite declining U.S. shipping and manufacturing data

Buying momentum continued in Asia and European stock markets today, and S&P futures were priced up this morning.

Microsoft is making all new accounts passwordless by default

Microsoft is making all new accounts passwordless by default

Microsoft wants to remove passwords altogether, starting by making passkeys the default option for new accounts.

Microsoft could bring Elon Musk's Grok AI model to Azure — Cozying up with OpenAI's arch-nemesis xAI for its AI Foundry

Microsoft could bring Elon Musk's Grok AI model to Azure — Cozying up with OpenAI's arch-nemesis xAI for its AI Foundry

Microsoft is reportedly planning to host Elon Musk's Grok AI model. However, it won't host xAI's servers to train any of its future AI models.

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The latest data suggests Google is shedding tens of millions of users to Microsoft Bing and other search engines 👀

Despite the memes about Bing's search quality, it seems Google's search algorithm changes prioritizing reddit and AI answers could be driving users to check out Microsoft's oft-derided search engine instead.

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Asian shares rise as China says it's considering US overtures on Trump's tariffs

Asian markets are higher after China's Commerce Ministry said Beijing is evaluating overtures from the U.S. regarding President Donald Trump’s tariffs

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Stocks Rally as Strong Tech Earnings Boost Market Sentiment

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed up +0.63%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.10%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +0.64%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Stocks close higher as tech giants report profits and expansion plans

Meta and Microsoft surprised to the upside on a better-than-expected showing from AI the previous day.

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Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 Extend Win Streaks to 8

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 Extend Win Streaks to 8

Strong earnings results for Magnificent 7 stocks Microsoft and Meta fueled upside in the equities market.

Amid the slow death of Windows 10, Microsoft's CEO reveals a bold stat about Windows 11

Amid the slow death of Windows 10, Microsoft's CEO reveals a bold stat about Windows 11

Is the public finally warming to Windows 11? According to a new statistic touted by Microsoft, adoption is up. No comment on the warming, though.

Xbox's price hikes prove it's time to ditch your console for a gaming laptop

Xbox's price hikes prove it's time to ditch your console for a gaming laptop

Why lock yourself into a console when they cost just as much as a gaming laptop?

Will Microsoft charge for Windows security updates starting in July? Yes, but for Windows Server 2025, not Windows 11.

Will Microsoft charge for Windows security updates starting in July? Yes, but for Windows Server 2025, not Windows 11.

Microsoft’s new $1.50-per-core fee applies only to Windows Server 2025, not Windows 11, despite misleading headlines circulating online.

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Dr. Doom Economist Says U.S. Primed for ‘Exceptional Growth’ Despite Tariffs, Predicts GDP ‘Growth at 4% By 2030 Regardless’

Dr. Doom Economist Says U.S. Primed for ‘Exceptional Growth’ Despite Tariffs, Predicts GDP ‘Growth at 4% By 2030 Regardless’

In an uncharacteristic fashion, Dr. Doom analyst Nouriel Roubini is predicting strong U.S. growth despite tariff concerns.

PlayStation's Hottest Games Are Coming From Its Biggest Console Rival

PlayStation's Hottest Games Are Coming From Its Biggest Console Rival

Xbox Game Studios has become the dominant publisher on the PS5 thanks to ports of its biggest exclusives like Forza Horizon 5 and Indiana Jones, proof that its multiplatform strategy is paying off big.

'GTA 6' Is Probably Going To Cost Way More Than You'd Expect, Analysts Say

'GTA 6' Is Probably Going To Cost Way More Than You'd Expect, Analysts Say

Xbox is raising the prices on all of its consoles, as well as the price of some games. It's a shift that could have dire ramifications for the industry at large.

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International Business Times

Microsoft Increases Xbox Game Prices to $80 Amid Industry Trend

The significant price increases for Xbox hardware are likely due to the fluctuating tariffs imposed on China.

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Developer gets Linux running inside Microsoft Excel, 'mostly for fun'

First-party Xbox games will cost $80 this holiday

Consoles and controllers will cost more as well.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft hikes prices of Xbox consoles, controllers, headsets, and games worldwide - cites market conditions and price of development

Xbox hikes Xbox console prices by $80 - $130 along, also raises prices on controllers, headsets and games, citing increased development costs, but forgetting to note newly imposed U.S. import tariffs.

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Stocks Rally on Solid Tech Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.36%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.77%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.93%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +1.51%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Microsoft to raise the price of all Xbox Series consoles by $100 with software hitting $80, matching the cost of some Nintendo Switch 2 games

Microsoft has announced that it is raising the prices of all Xbox consoles, accessories, and software.

International Business Times

Microsoft Raises Xbox Prices Globally, Following Sony

Microsoft announced Thursday that it will increase Xbox console prices worldwide, citing "market conditions" just days after Sony made a similar move with its PlayStation 5.

MSFT Stock Prediction: Will Microsoft Hit $600 Amid Cloud and AI Boom?

The company’s strategic bets on cloud and AI are already paying off, and the runway for growth looks long. These trends indicate that MSFT stock still has room to run.

Microsoft Crushes Earnings, What’s Next for MSFT Stock?

A surge in cloud spending highlighted a strong earnings report that is pushing MSFT stock higher; analysts have raised their price targets signaling new highs

Microsoft RDP apparently lets you log in with expired passwords - and it apparently doesn't have plans to fix the issue

Changing passwords could be basically pointless for Microsoft RDP.

Evening Standard

Microsoft to raise Xbox console prices in the UK

The gaming giant said the prices of consoles will rise around the world from Wednesday, with some of its gaming prices to rise later this year.

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