Microsoft and Google Report Strong Quarterly Earnings Fueled by AI Initiatives

Both tech giants see significant revenue growth, with Microsoft leading in AI monetization while Google focuses on expanding its AI capabilities.

Microsoft's revenue rose 17% to nearly $62 billion, driven by its cloud services and AI tools like GitHub Copilot.
Google's revenue increased 15% to nearly $81 billion, boosted by its cloud services and the introduction of AI-powered search features.
Microsoft has invested $13 billion in OpenAI, significantly enhancing its AI service offerings and gaining a substantial number of new clients.
Google's AI efforts, including the new Gemini AI model, are enhancing its advertising and cloud services, though monetization specifics remain under wraps.
Both companies' stock prices soared, with Microsoft up 35% and Alphabet up 51% over the past year, reflecting strong investor confidence in their AI strategies.