SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft on Thursday reported quarterly profits ahead of most expectations, as revenues got a boost from its Xbox consoles and Internet œcloud services for enterprises. Net profit in the quarter dipped to US$4.5 billion (RM14.7 billion) from US$5.2 billion in the same period a year ago, but topped most analyst forecasts. Revenue rose above US$23 billion, its best ever for the fiscal first quarter. œWe are innovating faster, engaging more deeply across the industry and putting our customers at the centre of everything we do, said Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella. AFP
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