LSEG and Microsoft boost AI-driven financial data access

🚀 Microsoft’s FY2025 Annual Report is out: • Revenue up 15% to $281.7B • Azure grew 34%, Cloud revenue nearly $169B • Xbox up 16% • Operating income up 17% Microsoft’s leadership in AI and cloud is clear, but scaling datacenter infrastructure to meet demand brings real challenges—especially around power and sustainability. Incredible times ahead as we continue to optimize design and construction to meet demands, can we keep up? Full report here https://lnkd.in/eFkM4_tp

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 Technology is rapidly reshaping financial market infrastructure. At Euroclear, we believe that embracing developments in the cloud, #AI and analytics are key to our strategy, driving innovation and creating opportunities for new business. Our collaboration with Microsoft is empowering us to unlock new technical capabilities as we build next-generation solutions and services for our clients. Together, we’re committed to powering financial services markets and supporting the entire ecosystem of market participants. Watch Sebastien Danloy, Michał Paprocki, Antonio Queiroz, William Borden, Marijke Schroos and Ralph Haupter discuss our seven-year strategic partnership with Microsoft.

What AI bubble? Microsoft's capital expenditures reached a record high of $34.9 billion — reflecting the company's long-term buildout of cloud infrastructure to meet demand for artificial intelligence. That was up from $24.2 billion in Q4. Microsoft had projected capital spending of more than $30 billion for Q1.  Along with that unprecedented buildout, Microsoft sought to address investor concerns about a potential AI bubble, by highlighting its commercial remaining performance obligation (RPO), a measure of future contracted revenue. That backlog grew 51% year-over-year to $392 billion. Microsoft disclosed for the first time that RPO has a weighted average duration of about two years, seeking to show investors that its record capital spending is supported by long-term customer demand. Read the full story on GeekWire: https://lnkd.in/gmxxyVu4

LSEG has migrated its Autex Trade Route platform to Microsoft Azure, enhancing trading connectivity across global markets. This strategic move delivers scalable performance, rapid deployment, and resilient infrastructure empowering innovation and client-centric growth. Read the full story now: http://lseg.group/4hmKniA Explore LSEG & Microsoft partnership: http://lseg.group/46V7Y6r #LSEGMSFT

✅ Zero incidents despite 400% volume spike 📈 and Order flow of over 4 billion shares per day. A great story LSEG Trade route platform now migrated to Microsoft Azure. meaning enhanced trading connectivity network across global markets. #trading #data #cloud

Nebius Group has achieved a significant milestone with a record-breaking $174 billion deal with Microsoft, reinforcing its strategic expansion plans. This partnership underscores the growing influence of cloud and AI technologies in shaping the future of enterprise solutions. Industry analysts view this development as a testament to the increasing convergence of tech giants and emerging innovators. The deal is expected to accelerate the adoption of next-generation services across various sectors. https://lnkd.in/gmmkRdKf #TechPartnership #CloudInnovation #AIAdvancements #EnterpriseSolutions #DigitalTransformation #StrategicExpansion #IndustryGrowth #FutureOfTech #BusinessMilestone #EmergingLeaders #UnderstandingEnterpriseTech #EnterpriseTechnologyNow #EnterpriseTechnologyToday

💼 BlueChip Breakdown: Microsoft (MSFT) Microsoft keeps proving why it’s a cornerstone of modern tech. With Azure and Copilot driving steady growth and deep AI integration across its business, the company continues to shape how the world works, creates, and connects. While the stock trades near record highs, strong cash flows, consistent innovation, and its unmatched ecosystem make Microsoft one of the most reliable long-term holdings in the market. It’s not just leading the AI wave - it’s building the infrastructure behind it. Microsoft remains a prime example of what a blue-chip powerhouse looks like: innovative, profitable, and built to last. 📊 Read the full breakdown here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gGfMc2fP #BlueChipBreakdown #MSFT #Investing #Finance #TechStocks #StockMarket #AI #WealthBuilding

“Our continued partnership with LSEG underscores a shared commitment to redefining the future of financial services through secure, AI-driven innovation,” said Microsoft’s Nick Parker. “By combining LSEG’s trusted market data with Microsoft’s cloud and AI capabilities, we’re empowering customers to unlock deeper insights, accelerate decision-making and streamline complex workflows.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eTFA7mW3

📢 Leading Microsoft Solutions Partner invests to expand its Azure, Power Platform, and Data & AI capabilities mhance, an award winning Microsoft Solutions Partner backed by SilverTree Equity, has secured a comprehensive funding package from Shawbrook to accelerate multi-sector expansion and invest further in its Dynamics 365, Azure, Power Platform, and Data & AI services. This transaction reflects our commitment to driving growth, supporting innovation and pushing boundaries in the tech sector. 💻 Alan Moody, CEO at mhance said, “We are delighted to partner with Shawbrook and SilverTree as we double down on what matters most to customers: trusted Microsoft expertise, consistent delivery, and the ability to convert AI and cloud innovation into real business value across Dynamics 365, Azure, and the Power Platform. Shawbrook’s deep understanding of our industry and their ability to structure a truly flexible funding package made them the clear choice for supporting our growth ambitions alongside SilverTree.” Read more here>> https://bit.ly/3IuPyA4 More on our facilities here >>https://bit.ly/4mOmW2A #SupportingSMEs #FundingGrowth #PrivateEquity #FinancialSponsors #TechFinance #MicrosoftPartner /with Ciaran Flanagan, James Salmon, Alexander Shotton

🚨 Earnings Alert: #Microsoft #MSFT 🚨 Microsoft just delivered a strong beat across the board for its fiscal Q1, powered once again by the relentless growth of its Azure cloud business ☁️💪 📊 Key Numbers: Earnings per share: $4.13 vs. $3.67 expected ✅ Revenue: $77.67B vs. $75.33B expected 💰 Net income: $27.7B, up from $24.7B YoY Azure revenue: +40% YoY 🌐 Intelligent Cloud revenue: $30.9B (+28%) Productivity & Business Processes: $33.0B (beat estimates) More Personal Computing: $13.8B (+4%) Microsoft continues to dominate the cloud and AI landscape with Azure now the main growth engine, fueled by its deep partnership with OpenAI 🤖 Under OpenAI’s new structure, Microsoft officially holds a 27% stake valued at roughly $135B, underscoring how central AI has become to its long-term strategy. Despite the solid quarter, shares are slipping slightly after hours likely a reflection of already high expectations heading into earnings. 🗣️ Microsoft’s investor call kicks off at 5:30 p.m. ET all eyes will be on guidance and AI infrastructure commentary for the next leg of growth. #Earnings #Stocks #AI #CloudComputing #Azure #BigTech #Investing #Breakingnews #News #Stockmarket