Microsoft Posts Record $450bn Market Value Surge As Azure Outlook Validates AI Spending Strategy - Tekedia

Microsoft added about $450 billion in market value in a single day after beating expectations and forecasting faster Azure growth.

The stock jumped more than 15%, lifting its market cap to roughly $3.35 trillion and setting a record one-day gain for a public company.

The rally suggests investors are rewarding AI and cloud spending when it translates into clear revenue growth.

It also reinforced Microsoft’s position as a leading beneficiary of enterprise AI adoption.