Will Microsoft Keep the Tech Rally Alive?

Today, Brenton discusses the upcoming earnings report from Microsoft (NAS: MSFT) . Analysts expect 4% sales growth in this quarter but a 10% earnings drop as both consumers and investors await the key Windows 8. The new operating system, along with its new phone and tablet, could propel Microsoft to double-digit revenue growth in the newly under way fiscal year. For now, the report should simply stay in line with expectations ahead of potential fireworks later on in the year.

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