Amazon, Microsoft, and Eaton Shares Surge on Strong Q2 Earnings and AI Demand
Amazon, Microsoft, and Eaton saw significant stock gains after reporting better-than-expected second-quarter earnings, with strong cloud growth and increasing demand for AI-related services driving the positive results and outlooks. These performances boosted overall tech sentiment and contributed to a rise in the US stock market.
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