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Nasdaq Posts Best Day Since June on Microsoft Azure Revenue Surge

Microsoft just proved that AI spending can generate real revenue. Here's how one earnings report sparked a massive tech rally.

Nasdaq Posts Best Day Since June on Microsoft Azure Revenue Surge

Published July 30, 2026 · Category: Finance

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U.S. stocks rebounded sharply on Thursday after Wednesday's steep sell-off, with technology stocks leading the recovery. In some cases, massive AI spending is actually making money.

The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) soared 2.6% at 12:40 p.m ET, notching its best single-session performance since mid-June. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) climbed 1.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) gained 0.8%, adding roughly 430 points.

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