Ep 112: Working It From Home

What’s Going On Here? Microsoft’s reported higher-than-expected quarterly revenue and profit. What Does This Mean? Back in February, Microsoft warned investors its personal computing division (Windows, Surface laptops, and Xbox consoles, …) – would miss sales targets after Chinese factories shut down in response to coronavirus. But Microsoft’s cloud computing business grew revenue by a better-than-expected…

Ep 92: Chin Up

What’s Going On Here? Computing giant IBM saw its stock price rise 3%, and it isn’t the only stunner on the catwalk. But are positive surprises really so in fashion this earnings season? What Does This Mean? IBM’s revenue grew (just) last quarter, thanks to a new mainframe model and strong software sales from a trendy Red…