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Microsoft Freezes Hiring In Cloud And Sales As Stock Suffers Worst Start To Year On Record
Microsoft Freezes Hiring In Cloud And Sales As Stock Suffers Worst Start To Year On Record
Microsoft shares were trading lower Thursday afternoon, leaving the stock deeper in bear-market territory and down about 24% on the year. Seasonal data suggests it is the worst start to a year for Microsoft on record.
A new report from The Information says Microsoft executives have instructed managers across major divisions, including Azure cloud and North American sales, to freeze hiring as part of a broader effort to reduce costs and boost margins ahead of...
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