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Microsoft hit with Azure, 365 outage ahead of quarterly earnings report
Microsoft was hit with an outage affecting its Azure and 365 services hours before the company was scheduled to report quarterly results. "We are investigating an issue with the Azure Portal where customers may be experiencing issues accessing the portal," the company said in the status page.
Microsoft set to report quarterly results after the close
Microsoft will report results for its fiscal first quarter after the bell Wednesday. Analysts expect total revenue growth of 15%, while Microsoft's Azure cloud business is projected to show expansion of 37%.
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Stock futures are rising this morning after major indexes hit record highs yesterday for the third straight session on the strength of a tech sector rally; the Federal Reserve is widely expected to announce a cut in interest rates at the end of its two-day policy meeting this afternoon; Nvidia (NVDA) shares continue surging after the chipmaker announced a flurry of new deals yesterday; three Magnificent Seven members—Microsoft (MSFT), Google (GOOG, GOOGL) and Meta (META)—are scheduled to release quarterly results later today; and shares of Dow component Caterpillar (CAT) are higher after a strong earnings report. Here's what you need to know today.
MSFT, GOOG and META Forecast – Major Stocks Wait for After-Market Earnings
Major tech stocks are trading higher ahead of key earnings and the FOMC decision. Microsoft and Google show bullish setups, while Meta remains range bound.
Microsoft shares once again surpass $4 trillion valuation, joining Nvidia
Microsoft Corp. once again surpassed $4 trillion in valuation, joining artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia in the exclusive club that also briefly included Apple on Tuesday. The sky-high valuations highlight the investor frenzy around artificial intelligence.
OpenAI CFO says Microsoft deal boosts capital raising efficiency
OpenAI's Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar said in Riyadh on Wednesday that this week's deal with Microsoft allows the company to continue raising capital in a much less complex manner.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says Bill Gates warned him that investing in OpenAI would be like setting $1 billion on fire
Microsoft made its first investment of $1 billion in OpenAI back in 2019. The company went on to invest over $13 billion in the ChatGPT maker.
Microsoft invests $135 billion in OpenAI. 💰
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'Peacetime CEO': Microsoft resolves major dispute with OpenAI ahead of earnings
Microsoft and OpenAI resolved a major dispute, lifting fundraising restrictions for OpenAI. The new deal completes OpenAI's restructuring of its for-profit arm.
Azure Drives MSFT's AI Strategy: Buy the Stock Before Q1 Earnings?
Microsoft's MSFT first-quarter fiscal 2026 results, scheduled to be reported on Oct. 29, are poised to showcase the company's continued momentum in cloud computing and AI infrastructure. (Read Now: Microsoft Before Q1 Earnings: Should Investors Buy the Stock?
Microsoft Headlines Magnificent Seven Earnings Blitz, Eyes Cup-With-Handle Breakout
Results from the majority of the Mag 7 will likely set the tone for the remainder of the fourth quarter.
Microsoft gets 27% stake in OpenAI, with $250B Azure commitment
Microsoft and OpenAI announced the long-awaited details of their new partnership agreement Tuesday morning — with concessions on both sides that keep the companies aligned but not in lockstep as they move into their next phases of AI development.
