Microsoft handily beats estimates, aided by Windows

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Microsoft Corp. reports first-quarter earnings of 46 cents a share, beating estimates of 41 cents, and citing the strongest quarter yet for its Windows operating system. Strongest growth was in Asia, while revenue declined in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

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Microsoft sees some good and some bad; earnings meet forecast, but Office sales fall

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Microsoft Corp. reported revenue of $6.59 billion for the quarter ended December 31, citing strong sales growth for its Windows 2000 operating system for desktop computers. Its Office software revenue declined, however, for the second consecutive quarter.

Suites (Software), Statistics, Microsoft Office (Business application suite), Integrated software, Business application suite

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Sales up 14% in a Microsoft profit surprise; it expects slow growth for global PC industry

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Microsoft increased its revenue 14% to $6.46 billion in the fourth quarter. The software company, although faced with financial stresses not onl from the PC market, has managed to gain earnings by offering products and services that are beyond the PC market.

Sales, profits & dividends, Company sales and earnings, Company earnings/profit

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