Microsoft Gains $450B, Meta Falls | AIs New Reality Explained | Vantage on Firstpost [sproNNBjP9K]

Artificial intelligence is entering a new phase. On July 29, Microsoft and Meta reported their latest quarterly earnings, triggering sharply different reactions in the stock market. Microsoft added nearly $450 billion in market value after reporting strong AI-driven growth, while Meta's shares fell as investors focused on heavy AI spending and weaker cash generation. Why did the market reward one company and punish the other? What do these results reveal about the future of AI? This report explains the key figures, the role of AI in Big Tech, and why the focus is shifting from building AI to turning it into a profitable business. Hem Saroya brings you the full story. --- Artificial Intelligence | Microsoft Earnings | Meta Earnings | AI Stocks | Big Tech | Satya Nadella | Mark Zuckerberg | AI Boom | Stock Market | Firstpost | Vantage | Hem Saroya #ai #artificialintelligence #microsoft #meta #markzuckerberg #satyanadella #technews #stocks #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #hemsaroya Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. ​ Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. Follow Firstpost on Instagram: Follow Firstpost on Facebook: Follow Firstpost on Twitter: Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: