Microsoft and Amazon Post Strong First-Quarter Earnings Amid Economic Uncertainty
Microsoft reports a quarter profit increase, while Amazon shows significant cloud growth yet faces challenges from tariffs despite strong sales.
Amazon’s forecast for second-quarter sales was above estimates, however, a reassuring sign to investors that the e-commerce company would navigate uncertainty related to tariffs.
Amazon shares slide on disappointing forecast, slowing cloud revenue
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Amazon’s results come as Trump’s erratic trade policies — including 145% tariffs on China — have paralyzed businesses and threatened to raise prices and hurt consumers.
Amazon posts solid first quarter earnings growth, but outlook is tempered by tariff uncertainty
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Amazon posts solid first quarter earnings growth, but outlook is tempered by tariff uncertainty
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Microsoft is among a group of the tech industry’s bellwether companies that have been through a period of uncertainty and turmoil since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, with a see-sawing of stocks that has eviscerated trillions of dollars in shareholder wealth amid an onslaught of tariffs and other actions.
Microsoft says quarterly profits up 18% as it weathers tech sector turbulence
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Microsoft’s heavy bets on AI, which extend to deals with companies beyond OpenAI, has led to Microsoft and its investors being reliant on the technology’s success and widespread adoption.
Microsoft beats Wall Street expectations for fourth quarter in a row amid AI boom
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Summary
Microsoft has reported an 18% profit increase for Q1 2025, with net income at $25.8 billion and revenue reaching $70.1 billion, driven by cloud computing growth. In comparison, Amazon posted first-quarter earnings of $17.13 billion, with a 9% revenue rise to $155.7 billion, bolstered by a strong performance in Amazon Web Services, which saw a 17% increase in sales. However, Amazon's forecast for second-quarter sales fell short of estimates, impacted by uncertainties from Trump's tariffs. Despite Amazon's challenges, both companies are heavily investing in AI technologies, crucial for their future growth.
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Microsoft reported a revenue of $70.1 billion, with an 18% rise in profits, largely attributed to growth in its cloud computing and AI businesses.
Despite experiencing drops in stock prices since Trump's inauguration, Microsoft managed to exceed Wall Street expectations for earnings and revenue in its latest fiscal quarter.
The company's investments in AI and cloud computing position it as a key player during turbulent times in the tech sector, as other companies deal with uncertainty and economic challenges.
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