Microsoft Stock Jumps 15% on Cloud Strength -- WSJ
Dow Jones2026/07/30 13:58By Kate Lynch
Microsoft shares are on course for their biggest percentage gain since 2008.
The company reported last night earnings that beat Wall Street expectations, including a profit increase of 31% and robust cloud growth. Critically, the company stayed cash-flow positive, unlike some other hyperscalers. Meta shares, in contrast, opened nearly 10% lower after investors pushed the company on how much more it plans to spend on its AI efforts.
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July 30, 2026 09:58 ET (13:58 GMT)
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