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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Sparks

Microsoft's Growth Engine Sputters: AI Bets Fail to Offset Commercial Weakness

Microsoft's earnings missed expectations despite 18% revenue growth, as commercial backlog stalled and Azure growth flatlined at 39%, raising questions about AI monetization.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Sparks

Microsoft's AI Gamble: $625B Backlog Masks Margin Pressures and Execution Risks

Microsoft's commercial backlog surged 110% to $625B, but half depends on OpenAI. Heavy AI capex spending threatens margins amid intensifying cloud competition.
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