Microsoft's Cloud Has a Silver Lining, but Investors Wanted Gold

Alright, folks, let’s dive into the latest from the world of tech—Microsoft’s earnings. And let me tell you, it’s a mixed bag of emotions. Think of it like this: you’re at a party, you’ve got a piñata full of candy, but when you smash it open, instead of candy, out comes your high school report card. Ouch!

So, Microsoft made a whopping US$88.1 billion this year. That’s right, billion with a 'B'. To put that in perspective, that’s more money than I have in Monopoly money! But wait, there's more! Their revenue was a jaw-dropping US$245.1 billion. They could buy a small country and still have change left over for snacks!

But here's the kicker—Microsoft’s cloud computing unit, which is usually the superstar of their earnings, missed the mark. Investors were expecting a fireworks show, but instead, they got a sparkler that wouldn’t light. Shares dropped faster than my enthusiasm when I realize it's Monday morning.

Their cloud unit raked in US$36.8 billion, which sounds like a lot until you see investors frowning like they just found out their favorite Netflix show got canceled. The stock dropped over 5% in after-market trades, landing at US$401.06. Not a disaster, but certainly not the touchdown they were hoping for.

On the brighter side, Microsoft’s Xbox division jumped 61%, probably because everyone’s stuck at home realizing they need something to do other than baking banana bread. And they’re going all-in on AI, pouring US$13 billion into OpenAI, because, hey, who doesn’t want a computer that can beat them at chess and then write a haiku about it?

But the main takeaway here, folks, is that even giants like Microsoft can stumble a bit. Their earnings are up, but their cloud didn’t quite have a silver lining this quarter. So, let's give them a break—after all, who among us hasn’t had an off day, right?

Stay tuned for more updates, and remember, if Microsoft can bounce back, so can we!

**Disclaimer**: Don’t take this as financial advice. Seriously, I’m just here for the laughs.

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