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  • 3 months ago
Microsoft has captivated investors with cloud growth that exceeded expectations and a positive forecast, indicating that its substantial investments in AI are starting to yield results. In the most recent quarter, Azure revenue experienced a remarkable 43% increase, and the company anticipates a 45% growth in cloud services for the upcoming quarter, surpassing analyst predictions. Additionally, Microsoft disclosed quarterly earnings of $90 billion and free cash flow of $19.6 billion, even after incurring $41 billion in expenses for data centers. Following the announcement, shares rose over 8%, alleviating worries regarding significant AI expenditures and solidifying Microsoft's standing in the competitive cloud landscape.
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00:00Microsoft just gave investors a major reason to cheer.
00:03The tech giant's shares surged more than 8%
00:06after reporting stronger than expected earnings.
00:09Its Azure cloud business grew 43%,
00:12beating Wall Street forecasts.
00:14Microsoft also predicted 45% Azure growth this quarter.
00:18Signaling AI demand remains strong.
00:21Overall, quarterly revenue reached $90 billion,
00:24while free cash flow came in at $19.6 billion.
00:28CEO Satya Nadella said Microsoft is now building
00:32more of its own AI models and custom chips to improve efficiency.
00:36The company says its huge AI investments are delivering results,
00:40even after spending $41 billion on data centers this quarter.
00:44With AI subscriptions growing and cloud demand accelerating,
00:48Microsoft is showing investors that its long-term AI strategy
00:52is turning into real business growth.

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