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Microsoft's Bold $30B AI Investment Strategy

CosmicTaco · 2025-07-31T10:43:17.907218+05:30

- Microsoft announced a record $30 billion in capital expenditure for the first quarter, driven by booming sales in its Azure cloud business and investments in AI. - Shares rose 9% following news of Azure's full-year revenue surpassing $75 billion, beating expectations as the company justified its massive spending. - The company plans to outspend rivals like Google and Meta, who are also increasing investments in AI, contributing to a $500 billion gain in AI stocks. - Azure’s revenue growth of 39% exceeded analyst estimates, showing significant returns from its AI ventures and easing supply constraints. - Despite investor concerns over its OpenAI partnership, Microsoft seeks to diversify its AI technology with new partners, maintaining a leadership position in the AI landscape. Source: [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/microsoft-spend-record-30-billion-this-quarter-ai-investments-pay-off-2025-07-30/)

Microsoft announced a record $30 billion in capital expenditure for the first quarter, driven by booming sales in its Azure cloud business and investments in AI.
Shares rose 9% following news of Azure's full-year revenue surpassing $75 billion, beating expectations as the company justified its massive spending.
The company plans to outspend rivals like Google and Meta, who are also increasing investments in AI, contributing to a $500 billion gain in AI stocks.
Azure’s revenue growth of 39% exceeded analyst estimates, showing significant returns from its AI ventures and easing supply constraints.
Despite investor concerns over its OpenAI partnership, Microsoft seeks to diversify its AI technology with new partners, maintaining a leadership position in the AI landscape.

Source: Reuters