Microsoft on deck
InternetNews | at | by Mike
On Thursday, Microsoft will post its quarterly numbers after the bell. Analysts are expecting earnings of 32 cents a share on revenues of $9.83 billion, up 7.1% from the year-ago quarter, and there's no reason to expect a miss from technology's steadiest name. The question will be whether the software giant's numbers are enough to propel its stock higher. Microsoft's stock has slid 10% since December, but on the plus side, it bottomed last month before the rest of the market, an encouraging sign of strength.