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US software giant Microsoft has posted profits and sales figures well above analysts' expectations.
The firm made a $4.37bn profit during the first three months of its financial year, up from $4.29bn a year ago, while turnover rose 9% to $15.06bn.
Finance boss Chris Liddell said Microsoft had demonstrated the strength and diversity of its business model "in a challenging economic environment".
In after-hours trading, the firm's shares rose more than 4%.
Just goes to show, quality products always win in the end.
US software giant Microsoft has posted profits and sales figures well above analysts' expectations.
The firm made a $4.37bn profit during the first three months of its financial year, up from $4.29bn a year ago, while turnover rose 9% to $15.06bn.
Finance boss Chris Liddell said Microsoft had demonstrated the strength and diversity of its business model "in a challenging economic environment".
In after-hours trading, the firm's shares rose more than 4%.
Just goes to show, quality products always win in the end.
the monopoly
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