Microsoft (MSFT) and Amazon (AMZN) See Earnings Boosts from AI Stakes

Published on 8/3/2026 · Source: cnbc.com

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Microsoft (MSFT) and Amazon (AMZN) reported notable gains in their latest quarterly earnings driven largely by their investments in AI companies Anthropic and OpenAI. The growth in S&P 500 earnings is approximately 48% year-over-year; however, when excluding these AI investment gains, growth is around 29%, closer to analyst forecasts of 24%. Amazon recently invested $50 billion in OpenAI and has also been an early backer of Anthropic. The significant influence of these tech giants on overall market performance and earnings surprises is crucial for investors to consider when analyzing financial reports.

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