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Microsoft beats expectations fueled by Azure cloud business

Microsoft has unveiled its impressive financial performance, reporting a revenue of $92.3 billion and profits soaring past $36.6 billion. The Azure cloud services experienced a remarkable growth of 48%, driven by an increasing demand for AI technologies. In a strategic move, the company has offered…

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Shares in Google owner Alphabet sink on profit miss, ad slowdown

Alphabet has witnessed a notable decline in its net profit and advertising revenue for the third quarter, specifically from July to September. The net profit dropped 25 percent to $26.2 billion, which fell short of analyst predictions. While YouTube's revenue growth has decelerated, Google Cloud's r…

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