Microsoft Azure tops $100B in annual revenue as cloud growth accelerates to fastest since 2022, AI spending cuts cash flow

Microsoft's Azure cloud revenue grew 43% in Q4, topping $100B annual run rate. The company reported record AI spending that impacted cash flow, while cloud growth hit its fastest pace since 2022.

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