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What stands out

Microsoft beat both top- and bottom-line expectations after the bell, while Qualcomm missed on EPS as investors wrestle with capex and whether those dollars will deliver long-term returns, a tidy snapshot of two different capital-allocation stories. Schwab Network’s quick roundup reminds viewers that earnings season still separates durable software winners from cyclical chip stories. For anyone sorting risk from opportunity, this short highlights where growth and profitability are actually diverging right now.