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Microsoft's stock rose after they beat revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, driven by strong Azure sales and lower-than-expected capital expenditure.

Microsoft reported better-than-expected financial results for Q2 CY2026, leading to a rise in its stock price both premarket and after-hours. Key drivers included strong sales growth in its cloud computing division, Azure, which topped $100 billion in revenue. Additionally, their capital expenditure was lower than anticipated, further boosting investor confidence.