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Microsoft profits soar as cloud demand continues in pandemic

By MATT O'BRIEN, AP Technology Writer
Published: April 27, 2021, 3:26pm

Microsoft’s profits soared during the first three months of 2021, thanks to ongoing demand for its software and cloud computing services during the pandemic.

The company on Tuesday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $14.8 billion, up 38% from the same period last year.

“Over a year into the pandemic, digital adoption curves aren’t slowing down.

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