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<span>Microsoft reported $76.4 billion in revenue for the second quarter, representing an 18% increase from the same period last year, with net income rising 24% to $27.2 billion. The company's Azure cloud computing platform generated $75 billion in revenue for the fiscal year, marking a 34% increase from the previous year.</span

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Microsoft reported $76.4 billion in revenue for the second quarter, representing an 18% increase from the same period last year, with net income rising 24% to $27.2 billion. The company's Azure cloud computing platform generated $75 billion in revenue for the fiscal year, marking a 34% increase from the previous year.

<span>The technology giant announced plans to spend $30 billion in capital expenditures during the first quarter of the current fiscal year, representing its largest quarterly spending forecast ever. This investment is primarily aimed at meeting soaring artificial intelligence demand and expanding cloud infrastructure capabilities.</span

The technology giant announced plans to spend $30 billion in capital expenditures during the first quarter of the current fiscal year, representing its largest quarterly spending forecast ever. This investment is primarily aimed at meeting soaring artificial intelligence demand and expanding cloud infrastructure capabilities.

<span>Meta Platforms shares surged 12.2% on Thursday, adding approximately $200 billion to its market value alongside Microsoft's gains. The social media company reported second-quarter profits of $18.34 billion, up 36% from the previous year, with revenues increasing 22% driven by advertising growth and expanding user base.</span

Meta Platforms shares surged 12.2% on Thursday, adding approximately $200 billion to its market value alongside Microsoft's gains. The social media company reported second-quarter profits of $18.34 billion, up 36% from the previous year, with revenues increasing 22% driven by advertising growth and expanding user base.

<span>Meta increased its annual capital spending guidance by $2 billion and forecasted third-quarter revenue that exceeded Wall Street estimates. The company expects total capital spending for 2025 to fall between $66 billion and $72 billion, with similarly significant expenditures planned for 2026 to support AI infrastructure development.</span

Meta increased its annual capital spending guidance by $2 billion and forecasted third-quarter revenue that exceeded Wall Street estimates. The company expects total capital spending for 2025 to fall between $66 billion and $72 billion, with similarly significant expenditures planned for 2026 to support AI infrastructure development.

<span>The combined market value gains of Microsoft and Meta on Thursday totaled approximately $400 billion, with both companies benefiting from strong AI-driven business performance. Microsoft's stock has risen 27% this year while Meta has gained 32%, both outperforming the broader market as investors focus on artificial intelligence growth potential.</span

The combined market value gains of Microsoft and Meta on Thursday totaled approximately $400 billion, with both companies benefiting from strong AI-driven business performance. Microsoft's stock has risen 27% this year while Meta has gained 32%, both outperforming the broader market as investors focus on artificial intelligence growth potential.

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The $30 billion quarterly spending spree raises serious questions about whether AI investments can deliver returns matching the hype. Microsoft's heavy capital expenditures and workforce reductions suggest the company is betting everything on an uncertain AI future while sacrificing current operational efficiency.

<span>The $30 billion quarterly spending spree raises serious questions about whether AI investments can deliver returns matching the hype. Microsoft's heavy capital expenditures and workforce reductions suggest the company is betting everything on an uncertain AI future while sacrificing current operational efficiency.</span>

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