Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is starting to show measurable returns from its enormous AI build-out, with Azure demand remaining strong and Copilot adoption expanding. The next test is harder: whether rising utilization and improving efficiency can overcome massive capital spending, margin pressure, and weaker free cash flow to create a durable earnings engine.
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