Microsoft Reports Spike in Data Center Spending, Results Don’t Meet High Hopes
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Microsoft reported a significant increase in data center spending, exceeding Wall Street expectations, but the results still fell short of high hopes, sparking concerns about the high costs of AI infrastructure.
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Microsoft reported a steeper climb in spending than Wall Street expected, fueling anxieties about the high costs of providing AI infrastructure. First-quarter capital expenditures including leases, an indication of data center spending, came in at $34.9 billion, up from $24 billion in the preceding quarter, the company said Wednesday. Microsoft continues “to increase our investments in AI across both capital and talent to meet the massive opportunity ahead,” Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella said in a statement. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Technology Analyst Anurag Rana joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss. He speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Original article published by Bloomberg on October 30, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.