This story was originally published on CIO Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily CIO Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Set against the backdrop of an Azure outage, Microsoft reported sizable growth in its cloud revenue and adoption of its AI offerings as it kicked off fiscal year 2026 reporting, according to a Wednesday earnings call for the quarter ending Sept. 30.  CEO Satya Nadella said there’s about 900 million monthly active AI users across Microsoft’s product portfolio. ...

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Big Tech's back on a spending binge — only this time, it's not about COVID-19 pandemic-fueled growth or cloud land grabs. Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Alphabet Inc‘s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) Google are spending like it's 2021 again, with data centers, GPUs and AI infrastructure replacing metaverse dreams and remote-work hardware as the new capital obsession.Track META stock here.According to JPMorgan's Samik Chatterjee, the trio's combined capex jumped 23% quarter-o ...

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella talked up the "fungibility†of its technology in response to concerns about an AI overbuild. ...

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Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) is off 2.1% to trade at $530.40, despite the 'Magnificent 7' name reporting fiscal first-quarter earnings beat of $3.72 per share on revenue of $77.7 billion. Operating income also increased by 24% year-over-year to $38 billion. Capital expenditures' focus on AI are weighing, however, as the company reported a 74% amid the ongoing OpenAI investment.On Monday, MSFT came within a chip shot of its July 31 record high of $555.45. Now, the stock has filled that gap to the downside, t ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent volatility in the stock market, particularly focusing on the significant drop in Meta's stock price following its earnings report, raising concerns about excessive capital expenditures in the AI sector and the potential for a bubble [2][5][10]. Financial Performance of Tech Giants - Major tech companies, including Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft, reported a combined capital expenditure of approximately $78 billion in Q3, representing an 89% increase year-over-year. This spending is primarily directed towards data center construction and equipping them with GPUs and other devices [5][10]. - Meta's stock plummeted nearly 12% after its earnings report, attributed to unexpected high capital expenditures and warnings of significantly higher spending in 2026 compared to 2025 [5][9]. - In contrast, Alphabet's stock rose over 5% as investors reacted more favorably to its increased capital spending [5]. Market Sentiment and Concerns - Investors are increasingly questioning whether the substantial investments in AI by these companies are justified or if they indicate a bubble forming in the sector [2][5][10]. - Microsoft reported a record capital expenditure of $34.9 billion in Q3, which surprised investors and led to concerns about the return on investment in AI [10]. Federal Reserve's Monetary Policy - The Federal Reserve's potential interest rate cut in December is uncertain, with differing opinions among committee members. The likelihood of a rate cut has decreased from 90% to 67% according to CME data [4].

Core Insights - The earnings reports from Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta reinforce the bullish investment thesis in AI, with significant capital expenditures expected to drive future growth [2][10][18] - Chipotle's recent earnings report was disappointing, highlighting challenges with younger consumers who are reducing spending, leading to a significant drop in its stock price [7][41][46] Company Earnings Analysis - Microsoft, Google, and Meta collectively spent $78 billion on capital expenditures in Q3, marking an 89% increase year-over-year, indicating a strong commitment to AI investments [10][12][18] - Alphabet's earnings report was particularly strong, exceeding expectations across various metrics, including cloud revenue and daily active users [18][22] - Meta's stock fell nearly 12% following its earnings report, as the company emphasized prioritizing AI infrastructure over short-term returns, which raised concerns among investors [6][28][30] Market Reactions - The overall market showed a negative trend, with major indices declining as investors reacted to the earnings reports and comments from the Federal Reserve regarding interest rates [3][4] - Chipotle's stock dropped over 19% after the company reported that younger consumers are pulling back on spending, which is a significant portion of its customer base [7][46] - Analysts expressed mixed feelings about Microsoft’s performance, suggesting it may present a buying opportunity despite some concerns about Azure growth [20][22] Economic Context - The unemployment rate for young people has risen to 9.2%, up from 7.9% a year ago, contributing to reduced spending among this demographic [46] - Inflation and rising costs are impacting consumer behavior, with companies like Chipotle unable to raise prices significantly without losing customers [54][55] Future Outlook - OpenAI is preparing for an IPO that could value the company at $1 trillion, but concerns about profitability and capital needs remain [56][60] - Microsoft is viewed as a safer investment compared to OpenAI, given its established market position and ongoing growth in cloud services [68]

The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% from its all-time high earlier this week, while the Nasdaq composite lost 0.6%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, gained 199 points, or 0.5%, by mid-morning trade, AP reported.Markets were reacting to comments from US President Donald Trump, who called his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping a “12 out of 10” and announced plans to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods. Analysts, however, warned that despite the warm rhetoric, structural trade tensions remain unresolved.“The ...

Core Insights - Microsoft Corporation is experiencing growth in AI and cloud services, with a focus on Azure's performance in the first quarter [1][2] - Analysts express optimism about Microsoft's future, particularly in AI and cloud segments, despite some short-term stock pressure [5][6] Financial Performance - Microsoft's commercial remaining performance obligations increased by 51% year-over-year to $392 billion [3] - Azure reported a growth rate of 39% year-over-year in constant currency, one of the highest among hyperscalers [5] Strategic Outlook - Microsoft aims to increase its AI capacity by 80% year-over-year and plans to double its data center footprint over the next two years [3] - Analysts believe FY26 will be a pivotal year for AI growth at Microsoft [4] Analyst Ratings - Wedbush maintains an Outperform rating with a price target of $625 [7] - Goldman Sachs reiterates a Buy rating with a price target of $630 [7] Stock Performance - Microsoft shares are down 2.2% to $529.76, with a year-to-date increase of 26.6% [8]