Big tech is spending billions on AI. How much time will Wall Street allow for the payoff? - MarketWatch

1. Earnings from Magnificent 7, including MSFT, could reveal slower growth. 2. AI investments lead to mixed expectations; results may disappoint investors. 3. Azure performance expected to drive healthy revenue for Microsoft. 4. Overall profit margins for S&P 500 trending positively, indicating potential stability. 5. Analysts forecast the Magnificent 7 to grow earnings by 21.7% in Q4 2024.