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Microsoft’s Azure Has Another Growth Lever Waiting in the Wings, Analyst Says

Anusuya Lahiri

BNP Paribas sees upside for Microsoft (MSFT) with a $549 target as Azure price increases gradually roll out to renewing contracts.

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