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Microsoft became the second publicly traded company to surpass $4 trillion in market capitalization on Thursday, joining Nvidia, which reached the milestone on July 9. The company's stock climbed more than 5% following better-than-expected quarterly earnings results.

Microsoft became the second publicly traded company to surpass $4 trillion in market capitalization on Thursday, joining Nvidia, which reached the milestone on July 9. The company's stock climbed more than 5% following better-than-expected quarterly earnings results.

Microsoft reported $76.4 billion in revenue for the second quarter, representing an 18% increase from the same period in the prior 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.

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Microsoft reported $76.4 billion in revenue for the second quarter, representing an 18% increase from the same period in the prior 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.

The technology giant announced plans to spend $30 billion in capital expenditures during the first quarter of the current fiscal year, primarily aimed at meeting the soaring demand for artificial intelligence and expanding cloud infrastructure capabilities.

The technology giant announced plans to spend $30 billion in capital expenditures during the first quarter of the current fiscal year, primarily aimed at meeting the soaring demand for artificial intelligence and expanding cloud infrastructure capabilities.

Meanwhile, 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, a 36% increase from the previous year, with revenues rising 22%.

Meanwhile, 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, a 36% increase from the previous year, with revenues rising 22%.

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 range between $66 billion and $72 billion.

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 range between $66 billion and $72 billion.

The combined market value gains of Microsoft and Meta on Thursday totaled approximately $400 billion. Microsoft's stock has risen 27% this year, while Meta has gained 32%, both outperforming the broader market.

The combined market value gains of Microsoft and Meta on Thursday totaled approximately $400 billion. Microsoft's stock has risen 27% this year, while Meta has gained 32%, both outperforming the broader market.

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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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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Microsoft's $4 trillion milestone validates the massive AI investments, which are paying off spectacularly. The 18% revenue growth and record Azure performance prove the company's strategic pivot to cloud and AI is generating sustainable profits. These aren't just paper gains — they're backed by real business transformation across every industry sector.

Microsoft's $4 trillion milestone validates the massive AI investments, which are paying off spectacularly. The 18% revenue growth and record Azure performance prove the company's strategic pivot to cloud and AI is generating sustainable profits. These aren't just paper gains — they're backed by real business transformation across every industry sector.

Microsoft's market cap surpasses $4 trillion mark, joining Nvidia in exclusive club

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

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

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