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Microsoft Increases Spending on A.I. as Profit Jumps 31.6%

First publishedJul 29, 20:30 UTC
Last updatedJul 30, 19:51 UTC · 18m ago
33 outletsSeattle Times, NYT Home, Business Insider11 outletCNBC Top News11 outletInvesting.com · Stock Market11 outletCNBC Top News11 outletMarketWatch11 outletCNBC Top News11 outletMarketWatch
Seattle Times6Microsoft posts strong quarterly results, smashing investor forecastsOpen ↗NYT Home9Microsoft Increases Spending on A.I. as Profit Jumps 31.6%Open ↗Business Insider6Microsoft CFO tells employees the company's biggest AI bets are paying offOpen ↗CNBC Top News7Microsoft aces earnings call, while Meta frustration grows: 'Do we just need to be a bit more patient?'Open ↗Investing.com · Stock Market6Why is Microsoft stock surging today?Open ↗CNBC Top News7Analysts say Microsoft’s earnings may be a turning point for the struggling tech stockOpen ↗MarketWatch7Why Microsoft’s stock is soaring toward a historic gain after earningsOpen ↗CNBC Top News7Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Meta, Microsoft, MarketAxess, Crocs & moreOpen ↗MarketWatch7Micron, Sandisk and other chip stocks get major boosts in the wake of Microsoft’s earningsOpen ↗
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Answer

Microsoft's profit increased 31.6% and the company spent more on A.I. as revenue rose 18%.

Reported by 9 outlets — NYT Home, MarketWatch, CNBC Top News, Investing.com · Stock Market, Business Insider, and 1 more. See all sources ↓

Microsoft reported quarterly revenue of $90.01 billion, up 18% from a year ago. Profit jumped 31.6% and Azure cloud revenue grew 43% in constant currency. The company said it is increasing spending on artificial intelligence. After the announcement, Microsoft's stock rose sharply, gaining about 15% in trading.

Why it matters

The results show that big tech companies are still growing and investing heavily in AI. This can affect jobs, stock markets, and the pace of new technology.

In brief
How much did Microsoft's revenue increase?
It rose 18% compared to the same quarter last year.
What was the profit jump?
Profit increased by 31.6%.
How did investors react to the news?
Microsoft's shares rose about 15% after the earnings release.
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Some outlets stress the strong financial beat and stock rise, while others focus on the company's AI spending and future outlook. A few also note related effects on chip stocks or analyst views about a turning point.

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    Microsoft reported $41 billion in quarterly capital expenditures.

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    NYT HomeHighlights the $41B capex figure.
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    Microsoft's CFO told employees that AI investments are paying off.

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    Business InsiderNotes CFO memo saying AI bets are paying off.
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    Microsoft's earnings boosted chip stocks like Micron and Sandisk.

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    MarketWatchNotes rise in chip stocks after Microsoft earnings.
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    Analysts say the results could be a turning point for Microsoft's struggling stock.

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    CNBC Top NewsSuggests earnings may mark a turning point for the stock.
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