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Microsoft plans to raise $25 billion in debt as it pursues AI buildout
Microsoft boasts a strong credit rating and has managed to maintain positive free cash flow, unlike Meta, Alphabet and Amazon.
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Jim Cramer: Why investors are punishing Alphabet and giving Microsoft a pass
Microsoft is faring better because of its financial spending, Jim Cramer said Thursday, a day after earnings.
Business
AI buildout hits snag as Google and Microsoft put off raising capex forecasts
Microsoft and Alphabet both reported capital expenditures that fell short of estimates, adding to concern over the cost of the AI buildout.
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Microsoft’s strong quarter backs up its stock rebound. Here's our new price target
Microsoft shares are up nearly 3% in after-hours trading, putting the stock in record-high territory.
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CoreWeave and other neocloud stocks drop after Microsoft capex comes in below expectations
Shares of CoreWeave, Nebius and IREN fell as Microsoft's lower-than-expected capex figure points to infrastructure partners taking longer to deliver capacity.
Business
Microsoft profits soar days after announcing thousands of layoffs
The week, the Windows developer said it would offer buyouts to 60,000 workers as it looks to curb costs.
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Microsoft stock jumps 4% as cloud growth drives earnings and revenue beat
Microsoft reported better-than-expected results driven by 48% growth in Azure revenue.
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Options traders break down a massive Alphabet trade into earnings
The market's mini rally faces a key test after the bell when tech giants Alphabet and Microsoft report.
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Politics
Government gives data centres five years to meet the toughest demands
The Executive will allow the facilities, which had protested by the rule, to benefit from a transitional regime until 2031. They intend to approve it before the elections or even in office.
Business
J&J's potential 'game-changer' drug — plus, what Microsoft's mass buyouts mean
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
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Microsoft seeks to cut a quarter of its template worldwide
The company will offer 60,000 voluntary outflows with bonus as part of its cost-saving plans
Business
Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees as AI leads to efficiency push
Microsoft is trying to balance a rapid AI infrastructure build-out with capital efficiency.
Business
OpenAI to bring AI models to Google's cloud, in further expansion beyond Microsoft
OpenAI will now have its models on all three of the top clouds, giving corporate developers more choice.
Business
Microsoft pulls out of UK's largest AI data centre
Tech firm Nscale says it is still committed to building the site in Essex.
Business
Microsoft, Micron and Meta make news. Here's what the updates mean for our stakes
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Business
Microsoft to rely more on homegrown AI chips, reducing dependence on Nvidia
By increasingly counting on its own chips, Microsoft stands to expand margins and bolster its AI stack.
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Business
AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president
Brad Smith calls for global rules on AI, and says the UK is in the "best position" to lead the charge.
Business
Microsoft's Nadella says AI needs an ‘emergency brake’ that humans control
Nadella joined other tech moguls and researchers in calling for stronger safeguards and, in some cases, for the pacing of frontier development.
Business
Vance says Microsoft replaced laid-off workers with foreign hires. Here’s what the visa data shows
The administration barred Microsoft and seven other firms from sponsoring green cards over claims they favor foreign workers. Here's what the visa data shows.
World
‘Indentured servants’: US green card move will hit thousands of IT workers
The US is suspending top tech firms, including Microsoft, from a key programme to sponsor foreign workers’ green cards.