Microsoft Announces 'Third Phase Investment In Open AI
Shares in US tech giant Microsoft are trading around 1% higher ahead of the US open today. The move comes on the back of yesterday’s announcement that the company will strengthen its partnership with ChatGPT maker Open AI via a new multibillion dollar investment deal. While the exact figure is yet to be disclosed, there have been reports of a $10 billion sum. The Microsoft blogost announcing the next stage of its involvement with Open AI, Microsoft outlined plans for additional supercomputer development as well as greater cloud-computing support for Open AI.
Microsoft’s desire to become heavily involved with this latest cutting edge technology represents a big opportunity for investors. With AI now seen as one of the fastest growth areas in tech, Microsoft’s early backing of a Open AI could pay big dividends down the line especially judging by the popularity of ChatGPT which is seeing massive cross-sector application.
Earnings Due Today
Looking ahead today, Microsoft is due to report Q4 earnings with Wall Street looking for EPS of $2.29 on revenues of $52.99 billion. While there are some warnings that the company might see a smaller profit margin, results in this area should keep the stock well bid especially on the back of this news.
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Following the latest test of the 218.95 level, the stock has since turned higher again and is now testing the 244.95 region. This is a key pivot for price, marking the midway point of the range between current lows and the 265.55 level. If price can break above here, focus turns to a test of the bearish trend line and the 265.55 level above.
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