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Microsoft profits jump days after announcing thousands of job cuts

Microsoft’s profits have surged, coming just days after the company announced plans to lay off thousands of workers. The Windows developer said it would also offer buyouts to 60,000 employees as part of its effort to keep costs under control.

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Microsoft profits jump days after announcing thousands of job cuts
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    Microsoft’s profits rose sharply just days after it announced thousands of layoffs.

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    The company said it would offer buyouts to 60,000 workers to curb costs.

Why it matters

The report places Microsoft’s profit growth alongside its workforce measures aimed at controlling costs.

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