Microsoft Shares Drop as Azure Cloud-Services Sales Slow

(Bloomberg) — Microsoft Corp. reported disappointing quarterly sales growth in its Azure cloud-computing business, dashing optimism that growth would remain in overdrive as companies increasingly rely on internet-based services during the coronavirus outbreak.Azure revenue rose 47% in the quarter ended June 30, missing analysts’ predictions for a 49% gain and notably lower than the 59% jump of the prior quarter. Shares slipped about 2.7% in extended trading. The miss overshadowed an otherwise strong report — revenue rose 13% to $38 billion, the software maker said Wednesday in a statement. Analysts polled by Bloomberg on average estimated $36.5 billion. Net income …read more

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