Microsoft investors are ignoring this number that suggests better growth ahead

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  Microsoft Continues A.I. Spending Growth as Profit Grows 10%

  The tech giant’s revenue was up 12 percent to $69.6 billion, but investors are showing their nerves after a long boom for tech stocks.
  
  The New York Times - 16h
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  Microsoft Continues A.I. Spending Growth as Profit Grows 10%

  The tech giant’s revenue was up 12 percent to $69.6 billion, but investors are showing their nerves after a long boom for tech stocks.
  
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  Microsoft shares slide after cloud growth disappoints

  Tesla expects vehicle business to return to growth in 2025
  
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  Political interference fuels uncertainty for businesses in need of a stable competition policy
  
  Financial Times - 4d
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  Does a Strong Holiday Shopping Season Mean a Better Year Ahead?

  Consumers spent more than expected over the holidays on clothes and electronics. But the retail economy is still a mixed bag.
  
  The New York Times - Jan. 20

• Investors better hope inflation and intangibles never meet

  Unlike physical assets, those we cannot see have never been tested by rising prices
  
  Financial Times - Jan. 17
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  Are the Sacramento Kings better off WITHOUT De’Aaron Fox? | The Big Number

  Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine reveal this week’s Big Number and evaluate if the Sacramento Kings are better off without De’Aaron Fox on the court and, if so, should they trade him before the deadline?
  
  Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

• Manchester United's well-earned draw at Liverpool points to better times ahead

  Sunday's well-earned draw was as good as Man United have looked under Ruben Amorim, and provides hope.
  
  ESPN - Jan. 6

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