Microsoft's shares soared 15% in a day, adding $450 billion in market value, driven by stronger Azure growth and renewed investor confidence in its ambitious AI investments.

NEW YORK, July 29 : Options traders expect a roughly $190 billion swing in Microsoft's market value after it reports earnings on Wednesday, an unusually large move that…

Options imply a ~$190bn post-earnings swing for Microsoft, an unusually large move, as investors demand proof its heavy AI spending is paying off.

Microsoft shares surged 16% after stronger-than-expected guidance, robust Azure cloud growth and rising Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption eased concerns over AI spending. The company…