Microsoft topped quarterly revenue expectations on Wednesday, helped by strong growth at its cloud-computing business Azure, reassuring tech investors that hefty AI investments were paying off. The company also forecast cloud-computing revenue growth above what analysts expected,

Microsoft Corp. shares jumped after the company reported stronger-than-expected quarterly sales and profit growth, suggesting customer demand for cloud services has held steady despite a wave of tariffs and economic turbulence.

Microsoft reported earnings for its fiscal third quarter after Wednesday's closing bell. MarketWatch will be breaking down the results and expectations.

Microsoft announced Wednesday that it has expanded its cloud and AI infrastructure in Europe and will follow local laws.

Microsoft has pledged to fight any U.S. government order to halt data center operations in Europe, as it sought to soothe concerns among European customers that trans-Atlantic tensions would lead to s

Microsoft (MSFT) announced five digital commitments to Europe, including expansion of its cloud and AI infrastructure in the region.