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Microsoft expects strong cloud business growth, plans record capital spending

Microsoft on Wednesday forecast that sales at its Azure cloud business would beat Wall Street estimates, and the software ​giant unveiled plans for 2026 capital spending of $190 billion, which also surpassed expectations.

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Source: Reuters | Published: 2026-04-29T20:08:06Z

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