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Inside Microsoft’s Impressive Azure Growth

2026-07-30 · 2 company · 4 thematic
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rishi jaluria

Rishi Jaluria covers software and cloud infrastructure stocks at RBC Capital Markets. He provides detailed financial modeling and competitive analysis on Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud, including CapEx dynamics, AI monetization, and enterprise adoption trends.

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