"Shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) gained 2.66% over the past five trading sessions after losing 0.99% the five prior. That brings MSFT's year-to-date gain to nearly 25%, including a more than 45% gain since its year -to-date low on April 8. The company's reported strong Q2 earnings on July 30. The Magnificent Seven mainstay reported EPS of $3.65 versus analysts' expectations of $3.35, while quarterly revenue came in at $76.44 billion."
"On June 5, it was reported that the company will be expanding its AI and cloud investments in Switzerland, committing $400 million to expand its data center infrastructure in the European nation. The additional capacity is expected to support more than 50,000 current customers and expand the availability of AI services for more sectors, including health care, finance government. Microsoft is capitalizing on its Azure platform's momentum as revenue jumped 39% in FY25 Q4, driven by AI services."
"With analysts eyeing sustained cloud demand, fire 6,000 employees 24/7 Wall St. conducted analysis to explore whether Microsoft can maintain its upward trajectory and drive long-term growth. Why Invest in Microsoft Microsoft navigates challenges, but remains a prime investment due to its AI and cloud dominance. Third-quarter earnings showcased robust demand for its Intelligent Cloud segment, though tariff risks linger. Microsoft's $80 billion cash reserve fuels its $80 billion investments in cloud and AI infrastructure, with over half in the U.S."
Shares of Microsoft rose 2.66% over the past five trading sessions following earlier losses, producing a near 25% year-to-date gain and over 45% gain since April 8. Q2 results showed EPS of $3.65 versus $3.35 expected and quarterly revenue of $76.44 billion. Xbox Game Pass prices increased 50%, with gaming accounting for over 8% of revenue, 50 million monthly active subscribers and nearly $5 billion in year-over-year gaming revenue. Microsoft committed $400 million to expand Swiss data centers to support 50,000 customers and broaden AI services. Azure revenue jumped 39% in FY25 Q4 driven by AI services. The company cut about 3% of its workforce while deploying an $80 billion cash reserve into cloud and AI investments.
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