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Why Microsoft’s stock is soaring toward a historic gain after earnings

Why Microsoft’s stock is soaring toward a historic gain after earnings
MarketWatch Thursday 30 July 2026, 13:51 UTC By Hannah Pedone 1 min read
Key Points

The company’s cloud business is sporting impressive growth, and Microsoft expects to avoid heading into cash-burn mode as it spends up on AI.

The company’s cloud business is sporting impressive growth, and Microsoft expects to avoid heading into cash-burn mode as it spends up on AI.
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