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Microsoft Surges 6% After Strong Q3 Earnings Report

5/1/2025

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Microsoft Surpasses Earnings

Microsoft achieved Q3 earnings of $3.46 per share, surpassing expectations of $3.22 EPS and $68.42 billion in revenue.
Azure cloud services fueled growth, with a 33% increase, boosting the Intelligent Cloud segment by 21%.
Capital expenditures hit $16.75 billion, highlighting significant investment in AI infrastructure.
Concerns about Trump's tariffs could affect future demand for Xbox and tablets.
Following the earnings report, Microsoft's stock surged over 6% in after-hours trading.

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Microsoft Surpasses Earnings

Microsoft achieved Q3 earnings of $3.46 per share, surpassing expectations of $3.22 EPS and $68.42 billion in revenue.
Azure cloud services fueled growth, with a 33% increase, boosting the Intelligent Cloud segment by 21%.
Capital expenditures hit $16.75 billion, highlighting significant investment in AI infrastructure.
Concerns about Trump's tariffs could affect future demand for Xbox and tablets.
Following the earnings report, Microsoft's stock surged over 6% in after-hours trading.

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