Microsoft is winning the cloud wars and becoming Wall Street’s new golden child

MarketWatch Friday 30 October 2026, 18:09 UTC By Emily Bary 1 min read

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Various factors indicate that Microsoft is in a better financial position than its cloud rivals, analysts say.

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Microsoft is winning the cloud wars and becoming Wall Street’s new golden child

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