Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and what their recent news means for AI stock investors. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the after-market prices of April 30,

U.S. technology-related stocks including many involved in artificial intelligence rose sharply on Thursday following stronger-than-expected results from Microsoft and Meta Platforms, while investors awaited results from Apple and Amazon.

U.S. stock futures point to a higher open, with strong earnings after Wednesday's market close from Meta and Microsoft providing some underlying support.

Meta Platforms (META) released its Q1 2025 earnings yesterday, April 30, after the close of markets. The company beat on both the top line and bottom line and provided upbeat guidance for the current quarter,

The social media giant reported revenues of $42.31 billion and an earnings per share of $6.43. That's a revenue increase of 16% and 37% per share.

Meta stock jumped after the company reported big revenue and earnings beats. The investor call focused on AI as CEO Zuckerberg tiptoed around tariffs.