Microsoft Soars While Alphabet Sinks as AI Drives Cloud Divergence After Earnings

Big tech stocks Alphabet and Microsoft headed in opposite directions after earnings. Microsoft's cloud growth attributed to AI, while Alphabet's cloud disappointed.

Microsoft stock rose over 4% on strong cloud revenue growth driven by AI. Alphabet shares fell over 8% as cloud growth slowed despite AI interest.

Stocks slipped at open as Microsoft and Alphabet earnings sparked divergence. Dow up while Nasdaq fell over 1% amid tech earnings reactions.

Microsoft popped on earnings beat and AI-powered Azure cloud acceleration. Alphabet slid as cloud business fell short despite earnings beat.

Futures fall after Alphabet cloud disappointment. Nasdaq and S&P to open lower while Dow futures edge up.