


Microsoft Reports Strong Quarterly Earnings as Amazon Also Exceeds Expectations
Microsoft's quarterly revenue rises 16% while investors remain cautious; Amazon posts strong gains, driven by AI investments, signaling competitiveness in the tech sector.
Overview
Microsoft announced a quarterly revenue of $65.6 billion, up 16% year-over-year, with strong AI growth in Azure and Microsoft 365. However, despite robust earnings, shares fell 6% due to cautious outlook. Meanwhile, Amazon surpassed earnings expectations with a 19% increase in AWS sales, driven by substantial investments in AI and infrastructure, setting a competitive tone ahead of the holiday season.
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Analysis
- Amazon's quarterly earnings exceeded analyst expectations, with significant revenue growth from its cloud computing and advertising divisions, which signals a robust business performance.
- Analysts express optimism about Amazon's AI investments, noting a potential trajectory towards more than $105bn in revenue for AI this year, indicating strong growth in emerging technology sectors.
- Despite economic challenges, consumer spending is rebounding, allowing Amazon to enhance its market presence through strategic shopping events.
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