Podcast with masters of the real life money maze, The Money Maze Podcast

The Money Maze Podcast

Podcast with masters of the real life money maze

The world of finance has a huge impact on all of us. This show aims to explore and unravel some of the mysteries surrounding the investing business, via interviews with masters of the real life money maze. Expect tips for mastering capital allocation, making better business decisions, strategies for taking your career to the next level, and revelatory profiles of leading industry figures. Whether you're a current or aspiring investment professional, a regular investor, or a student exploring career options, we hope you gain some helpful insights and enjoy the shows. Thank you for listening!

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<ul><li>AI is a powerful tool that is becoming integrated into our daily lives, and, if used appropriately, can have positive impacts on society.</li><li>Hiring top talent and ensuring a diverse workforce can lead to innovative solutions and continued success in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.</li><li>It's important to have a growth mindset, challenge the status quo, and continuously learn in order to stay competitive and relevant in the tech industry.</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

AI is a powerful tool that is becoming integrated into our daily lives, and, if used appropriately, can have positive impacts on society.Hiring top talent and ensuring a diverse workforce can lead to innovative solutions and continued success in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.It's important to have a growth mindset, challenge the status quo, and continuously learn in order to stay competitive and relevant in the tech industry.This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

158: AI Unleashed: Scott Guthrie of Microsoft, on Transforming Productivity, Finance, Energy, and...

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Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

<ul><li>Microsoft Corporation recently reported strong first-quarter results for Fiscal Year 2025, showcasing notable growth driven by its cloud and AI initiatives.</li><li>The company’s cloud revenue reached $38.9 billion, marking a 22% year-over-year increase, while its AI business is projected to surpass a $10 billion annual revenue run rate next quarter.</li><li>Despite these positive figures, Microsoft’s stock dropped 4% in after-hours trading due to guidance suggesting slower-than-expected growth.</li></ul>

Microsoft Corporation recently reported strong first-quarter results for Fiscal Year 2025, showcasing notable growth driven by its cloud and AI initiatives.The company’s cloud revenue reached $38.9 billion, marking a 22% year-over-year increase, while its AI business is projected to surpass a $10 billion annual revenue run rate next quarter.Despite these positive figures, Microsoft’s stock dropped 4% in after-hours trading due to guidance suggesting slower-than-expected growth.

Microsoft’s Game-Changing Moves: 6 Powerful Forces Set to Drive Its Stock Higher!

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CMB International

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Incorporated in Hong Kong, supported by the mainland and targeting in global market, CMB International Capital Corporation Limited (“CMBI”) is an integrated financial institution providing comprehensive and professional services. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank ("CMB"), by leveraging on the Group’s synergy and coordination in domestic and overseas markets, as well as CMB’s strong resources and outstanding social reputation, CMBI and its subsidiaries have been actively implementing diversified business strategies and set up an overall layout of main business segments including Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Global Markets and Structured Finance, etc. Adhering to the philosophy of “being clients oriented and increasing our own values by the way of creating value for clients”, CMBI endeavors to provide quality and integrated financial services to institutional, corporate and individual customers both domestic and overseas including Hong Kong IPO sponsorship and underwriting, share placement and rights issue for listed companies, financial advisors, bonds issuance services, asset management, direct investment, wealth management, equity sales and trading, etc.

<ul><li>Microsoft reported (31 Oct HKT) inline1QFY25 (June year-end) results: revenue was US$65.6bn, up 16% YoY (4QFY24: +15% YoY; 1QFY24: +13% YoY), 2% better than consensus, driven by better-than-expected revenue generation from more personal computing (MPC) segment aided by the beat in revenue growth of gaming and search business; quarterly net income was up 11% YoY to US$24.7bn, 6% better than consensus, which in our view was aided by better than feared margin impact from AI related investments, and operating efficiency gains of productivity and business process (PBP) business.</li><li>AI related monetization, including pace of increase of copilot services revenue contribution, and the potential reacceleration in Azure’s revenue growth in 2HFY25, remain key stock price drivers for Microsoft in a 6-12-month horizon, in our view.</li><li>Our FY25/26E forecast was largely unchanged, while our DCFbased target price was lifted by 2% to US$501.9 (was US$491.3) due to the roll forward of valuation window, translating into 38/32x FY25/26E PE. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Microsoft reported (31 Oct HKT) inline1QFY25 (June year-end) results: revenue was US$65.6bn, up 16% YoY (4QFY24: +15% YoY; 1QFY24: +13% YoY), 2% better than consensus, driven by better-than-expected revenue generation from more personal computing (MPC) segment aided by the beat in revenue growth of gaming and search business; quarterly net income was up 11% YoY to US$24.7bn, 6% better than consensus, which in our view was aided by better than feared margin impact from AI related investments, and operating efficiency gains of productivity and business process (PBP) business.AI related monetization, including pace of increase of copilot services revenue contribution, and the potential reacceleration in Azure’s revenue growth in 2HFY25, remain key stock price drivers for Microsoft in a 6-12-month horizon, in our view.Our FY25/26E forecast was largely unchanged, while our DCFbased target price was lifted by 2% to US$501.9 (was US$491.3) due to the roll forward of valuation window, translating into 38/32x FY25/26E PE. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Microsoft (MSFT US) - AI Related Monetization Key to Watch

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Nicolas Baratte

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<li>Companies exude confidence and unanimously explain that AI is the fastest growing revenue segment ever.  AI leads to revenue growth, increase in volume, higher pricing, higher engagement. </li>
<li>Companies also explain that AI today only reflects a small part of long-term planning. AI is a decade long transformation of how we work, search for information or buy products.  </li>
<li>Meta and Microsoft see equipment delays and are capacity constrained in 2024. Capex will increase in 2025. </li>
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Companies exude confidence and unanimously explain that AI is the fastest growing revenue segment ever.  AI leads to revenue growth, increase in volume, higher pricing, higher engagement. 
Companies also explain that AI today only reflects a small part of long-term planning. AI is a decade long transformation of how we work, search for information or buy products.  
Meta and Microsoft see equipment delays and are capacity constrained in 2024. Capex will increase in 2025. 


Google, Meta, Microsoft: What Did They Say About AI, Capex and Revenues?

AI and Global Deep Tech, Mint Finance

Uttkarsh Kohli

AI and Global Deep Tech

Deep Fundamental Analysis

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Mint Finance's investment research blends deep fundamental analysis with technical & quant insights. Investment strategies straddle across multiple asset classes with risk management embedded into every trade to deliver an outsized reward-to-risk ratio.

Mint Finance's research is centered around three key themes. First, energy transition and climate change. Second, artificial intelligence. Third, shifting world order with its impact across politics and monetary economics.

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<li>Microsoft is projected to report an EPS of $3.10 for Q1 FY2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase, highlighting consistent growth amid evolving market dynamics.</li>
<li>With a quarterly dividend increase of 10% and a $60 billion share repurchase program approved, Microsoft aims to enhance shareholder value while navigating competitive pressures.</li>
<li>Amid concerns of slowing AI adoption, analysts are divided on Microsoft's outlook, balancing high expectations against rising expenses, especially with its significant investments in AI and cloud infrastructure.</li>
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Microsoft is projected to report an EPS of $3.10 for Q1 FY2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase, highlighting consistent growth amid evolving market dynamics.
With a quarterly dividend increase of 10% and a $60 billion share repurchase program approved, Microsoft aims to enhance shareholder value while navigating competitive pressures.
Amid concerns of slowing AI adoption, analysts are divided on Microsoft's outlook, balancing high expectations against rising expenses, especially with its significant investments in AI and cloud infrastructure.


Microsoft Eyes Strong Q1 FY2025 Earnings: Will AI Innovations Drive Performance?

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