Microsoft Beats Expectations, Continues Outperformance

Microsoft's (MSFT) decision to do the opposite of what the market expected has paid off in a big way. The company reported better-than-expected earnings, beating analyst estimates by 10%. This is not the first time Microsoft has defied expectations - its stock price has consistently risen despite market volatility.

In fact, over the past year, MSFT's stock price has increased by 30%, outperforming the S&P 500. The company's strong earnings report and guidance for future growth have contributed to this impressive performance.