Microsoft and Meta Platforms drove Wall Street higher after delivering profits for the start of the year that were even bigger than analysts expected.

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.