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Microsoft, Meta surge after blowout results

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Posted on July 31, 2025

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LONDON (Reuters) -Shares in artificial intelligence heavyweights Microsoft and Meta Platforms both surged in European trading on Thursday, after blowout quarterly results after-market on Wednesday.

Microsoft and Meta Shares Soar Following Impressive Earnings Reports

LONDON (Reuters) -Shares in artificial intelligence heavyweights Microsoft and Meta Platforms both surged in European trading on Thursday, after blowout quarterly results after-market on Wednesday.

Meta shares surged 12.2% in Frankfurt after it forecast quarterly revenue well ahead of Wall Street expectations.

Microsoft shares jumped 9%, as surging Azure cloud computing revenue above analysts' expectations, showcasing the growing return on its AI bets.

The jump in shares lifted futures on Wall Street, with S&P futures up 1% and futures on the technology-heavy Nasdaq up 1.3%.

(Reporting by Samuel Indyk; Editing by Amanda Cooper)

Key Takeaways

  • Microsoft and Meta shares surged after strong earnings.
  • Meta's revenue forecast exceeded Wall Street expectations.
  • Microsoft's Azure cloud revenue surpassed analyst predictions.
  • The share increase boosted Wall Street futures.
  • AI investments are paying off for both companies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the percentage increase in Meta's shares?
Meta shares surged 12.2% in Frankfurt after it forecast quarterly revenue well ahead of Wall Street expectations.
How did Microsoft's shares perform after their earnings report?
Microsoft shares jumped 9%, as surging Azure cloud computing revenue above analysts' expectations showcased the growing return on its AI bets.
What impact did the stock surges have on Wall Street futures?
The jump in shares lifted futures on Wall Street, with S&P futures up 1% and futures on the technology-heavy Nasdaq up 1.3%.

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