Microsoft (MSFT.US) CEO Satya Nadella informed employees on Thursday that the company has laid off more than 15,000 employees so far this year, describing the layoffs as very stressful for him.Security, quality, and AI transformation are the three business priorities of the group, he added, and that they are working to lay a solid foundation while incessantly exploring new areas in AI.(Real-time Streaming US Stocks Quote; Except All OTC quotes are at least 15 minutes delayed.)Related NewsPersonal Income MoM for Jun in United States is 0.3%, higher than the previous value of -0.4%. The forecast was 0.2%.