
Tag: Microsoft


GPIF External Managers Rank Microsoft, Enel Tops for Climate Disclosure
According to the $1.68 trillion Japanese pension giant, Microsoft “is undoubtedly a leader on climate reporting.”

Is an Equal-Weighted Index a Safer Bet Than Cap-Weighted?
Nope. Same-sizing the portfolio members means steeper drops and less robust outperformances, says Sam Stovall.

Tech Stocks Fuel Chicago Police Pension’s 11.8% Return in 2023
Despite double-digit gains that raised the fund’s value to nearly $3 billion, the returns fell just short of the pension benchmark’s performance.

Japan’s GPIF Equity Managers Rate Microsoft, Enel Tops for Climate Risk Disclosure
The software giant and Italian utilities firm received rave reviews for their TCFD disclosures and net zero commitments.

Market Cap Race: How Does Apple Stay in Contention With Microsoft?
The iPhone maker has flat revenue at best, while the software titan enjoys major top-line growth.

Market Drivers in 2024: The Magnificent Seven? Something Else?
The mega-cap tech giants appear invincible. But things always change in the market.

Will Microsoft Overtake Apple in Market Cap Sweepstakes?
The iPhone maker faces hurdles, while its rival appears to have a smoother path.

Why Big Tech Earnings May Trigger a New Stock Surge for the Sector
Their stocks have been flat, like the rest of the market, but profit expectations are high for Q3.

Cybersecurity Investing Must Navigate Growth Slowdown
Despite the ongoing hacker threat, some customers are pulling back on digital defense spending.

Hard-Charging Tech Stocks May Slow for the Rest of 2023, Ned Davis Says
Technology leaders are off since mid-July, amid new investor wariness and concerns over their high valuations, the research firm contends.

Projections of an Earnings Upsurge Are Too Rosy, BlackRock Warns
Big tech mega caps skew the profits picture, and stripping them out makes the outlook flat.

That Nasdaq 100 Rebalancing Likely Won’t Change Much
The Magnificent Seven tech giants will continue to dominate the index, critics say.

Japan’s GPIF Ends Losing Streak With 5.4% Return in Fiscal Q4
The pension giant raked in $72 billion during the quarter thanks to its public equities portfolios.

Who Will Be Long-Term Post-Pandemic Investment Winners?
Companies that achieved tech advantages (such as Microsoft) and pricing power (John Deere) will triumph, says JPM’s Jared Gross.