Microsoft cloud growth constrained by data center shortage
Microsoft said its cloud-computing business will continue to grow slowly in the current quarter as the company struggles to build enough data centers to handle demand for its artificial intelligence products.
Microsoft Azure earnings disappoint, company blames data center capacity constraints
Following the recent $500bn "Stargate" data center initiative announced by OpenAI, Microsoft is no longer the AI company's exclusive cloud provider though retains the "right of first refusal (ROFR)" and "to further support OpenAI, Microsoft has approved OpenAI’s ability to build additional capacity, primarily for research and training of models."
Microsoft’s cloud division misses growth targets amid slower demand for AI services
Microsoft announced slow business growth in its cloud business in Q1 2025 as it struggles to create data centers that can handle the demand for its AI.
Microsoft Stock Is a ‘Strong Buy’ Despite Slowing Azure Growth
Microsoft (MSFT) reported its second-quarter (Q2) fiscal 2025 financial results on Jan. 29, which exceeded market expectations for revenue and earnings per share (EPS). The technology giant’s top line for the quarter reached $69.
Microsoft's cloud growth in focus as doubts grow over AI spending
Microsoft has spent months touting a rebound in its Azure cloud business and its quarterly revenue forecast on Wednesday will show whether billion-dollar bets on artificial intelligence are propelling increased growth in its main profit engine.
Microsoft shares slide as cloud forecast, AI spending disappoint
Microsoft has tested Wall Street's patience by plunking down huge amounts of cash in pursuit of profits from AI that have yet to satisfy investors.
Microsoft Falls After Saying Cloud Growth to Remain Slow
Microsoft Corp. said its cloud-computing business will continue to grow slowly in the current quarter as the company struggles to build enough data centers to handle demand for its artificial intelligence products.
Microsoft’s AI and Cloud Growth Drive Buy Rating Amid Azure Challenges
In a report released yesterday, Andrew Marok from Raymond James reiterated a Buy rating on Microsoft (MSFT – Research Report), with a price
Microsoft shares fall as cloud forecast disappoints Wall Street
Microsoft on Wednesday forecast disappointing growth in its Azure cloud computing business, sending its shares down more than 5% as investors worry about big spending, elusive artificial intelligence revenue and growing competition from cheaper AI models from China.
Microsoft’s Cloud Computing Business Hits a Speed Bump
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Microsoft embraces OpenAI competitor DeepSeek on its AI hosting service
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Microsoft and Meta forecasts disappoint as AI race heats up
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Microsoft Reports Its Quarterly Results
Microsoft reported that its flagship cloud computing business experienced a slowdown in growth amid constraints on data ...